The Real Simple Guide to Real Life: Adulthood made easy. by Noelle Howey

The Real Simple Guide to Real Life: Adulthood made easy. Reviews

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  Julie

  This is a great starter for early 20-somethings and includes extras for everyone else. The book is current to modern life (2015) and is geared towards young women post-college but would be applicable for those mid-college, no-college, or a little older. I would have really appreciated this 10 years ago but still find most of the book applicable today. Good reference book for life-skills like cleaning, decorating, tipping, dressing + finances and modern etiquette.
  
  I'm also recommending it to my husband and dad because a) my husband needs to know how to clean too and b) both are feminists, but haven't had to live through the expectations of a young (or not young) female. This book, which is geared towards young woman, is really applicable for both genders but is a perfect example of how so much is expected in young ladies. It's a book that teaches the life skills we are expected to have. It also includes tricks to making it seem like we have it all together. Kudos Real Simple.
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  Lauren (Shooting Stars Mag) Becker

  Full of great tips from insurance, to cleaning, to decorating. This is one I should really own so I can go back and find information when needed!
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  High Plains Library District

  While the transition to adulthood may not be easy, this book may help make it easier. Adulthood is filled with sticky situations and “I don’t know”s. This book has some practical advice for living on your own. Although it is geared towards women, this really simple guide helps to answer many questions like do I need insurance, how to I deal with roommates, and when do I really need to see a medical professional.
  The book is divided into chapters that are easily referenced to help answer these questions. No need to read the entire book cover-to-cover in one go! Personally, I read the chapters which were most applicable to my life first, then I went back and read the rest. You can still read the whole thing in order if you prefer. It still has some good reading material with short excerpts from female authors’ works. And there a humorous bits interspersed throughout to keep you engaged.
  It’s not a complete guide to all things adult, though. No step-by-step guide to changing a headlight on your vehicle here. However, it does contain a lot of useful information which is presented in an accessible and lighthearted way.
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  Alicia

  I can't. I just can't find the interest to actually read about becoming a responsible adult. And as a mid-thirties, married, mom of three- if I haven't learned how to do that yet, it's not going to happen reading a book meant for just out of college twenty-somethings.
  I did read a couple of chapters and I think that it would probably be a good resource for the intended audience. It's presented in simple terms, easy to read, and up-to-date.
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  Kirsten

  It's the same advice you would find in any other book like this or if you Google it. Waste of time and money.
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  Charla

  This book is written primarily for women/girls, and I think it would be a great graduation gift! It has fun illustrations, and is written like a magazine with catchy titles and small snippets of information throughout. I took photos of several pages to have in my phone so I can reference later. The book covers how often different articles of clothing need to be washed (suede jakets, hats/gloves, swimsuits, etc.), ways to get different stains out of clothing (coffee, blood, ink, etc.), how much to tip different types of services (flower delivery, valet parking, etc.), different things to consider in a living situation, different aspects of home and design. Great read!
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  Jeanette

  The reason why I am giving this book 5 stars is because I am comparing it to the Financial Diet book. which is comparable to practical living advise.
  Both books offer advice on practical advice on becoming a young independent adult, examples including what you should keep in your pantry, how to get along with roommates and how to manage your money to reach your goals.
  However, the real simple book is a lot more detailed and broader, and full of common sense advice, like how to write a thank you note, and how much is appropriate to tip.
  I will be gifting this book to the young adults in my life :)
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  Reba

  I did not feel that it was relevant to my situation. Too much emphasis on apartment life and alternative means of transportation. As someone looking to buy her first house, who already has a full time job, and is already ahead of the make-up advise given in this book, I was left feeling very unassisted and neglected by the presumed adult situations listed.
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  Cheryl

  Mostly superficial advice, most of which I wish parents taught their kids, most of which can be Googled. I would not buy this for any young person I know. However, it is kind of engaging. Aimed absolutely at young women, though... lots of chapter young men might read only to help them understand their girlfriends....
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  Becky

  The first chapter includes an article on lying in order to get a cheap apartment. Really? That’s your advice? Sad...
  I still skimmed through the rest of the book and found most of it to be opinions and no-brainers. This book is a waste of time, in my opinion.
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  Pragthika

  This is my second time reading this. Surprisingly this book seem to be more helpful at this age and not younger haha. Some of the info are outdated but mostly, they’re good for those who are about to graduate from college.
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  cati

  This book was fun, informative, cute, silly, well written and useful! I have always loved their magazine and now love this as much!
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  Shaida Hossein

  Definitely more appropriate for someone who is just starting their first job and/or first apartment. Quite simplistic for a reader in their 30s.
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  Trish

  This is a great book for women in their late teens/early 20s.
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  Victoria

  I've read this book several times and it's a fantastic resource especially if you are living on your own for the first time. I'd strongly recommend.
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  jessicareads

  I did not enjoy this book. Although, I learned a few in this book such as the correct way of passing the plate on a table. lol.
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  Minna

  Useful for people (aimed at women, but could be used by men too) starting out.
  I'm a little old to be the primary audience here but I did find a few tips.
  
  If anything this book was an effective reminder that I need to get moving on starting my IRA.
  
  Adding to 2016 PopSugar reading challenge in category: self-improvement book. (It's a stretch but I'll allow it. (ha).)
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  Cori

  I loved all the tips and tricks every busy girl needs to know.
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  Jamie

  Great read; better "real life" advice than "Gracie's guide" or "Adulting".
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  Farrell

  Has some great tips on adult life! It could be a great reference book
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  Marcy Graybill

  I must be too old for a book like this. I though it was useless.
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  Rebecca

  This book had a ton of great advice in it. I admit though, I am the target demographic (female in 20s).
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  Paula

  Although I am not the target audience for this book, I think it could be very useful to a new high school or college graduate.
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  Laura

  Great book to give as a high school or college graduation present. It's full of useful information for those in their early 20's.
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  Prince

  Real talk
  
  Really detailed talk on growing up. Wish I had this when I was growing up, but it's still valuable now nonetheless!