Real Life, Here I Come!

The Story

Autumn McAlpin has been there. With spunk and humor, this former high school beauty queen guides the recent graduate from the warm memories of school life into the often-baffling world of real adults.It is alarming how many young adults don't know how to go grocery shopping, operate a washing machine, or set up a bank account. It seems parents take care of every menial task of their childrens' lives, as if self-reliance magically engulfs them on their eighteenth birthday.College survival books teach strategies for planning class schedules and joining fraternities, but they don't tell readers how to: -- Stay on the good side of the credit bureau-- Create an impressive resume-- Keep intruders out of an apartment-- Avoid disastrous dating encounters-- Cope with uncooperative neighbors-- Combat flat tires and speeding tickets