A review of “Living On Your Own: The Complete Guide to Setting Up Your Money, Your Space and Your Life” by Pierre A. Lehu
While attending college, you’re so busy earning a degree that you might miss learning important skills like handling expenses and finances, dealing with rent, eating healthy and taking care of yourself.
Pierre Lehu wrote “Living On Your Own: The Complete Guide to Setting Up Your Money, Your Space and Your Life” to help young adults transition from living with others to living independently. It’s a practical guide to setting up and running your first household. Lehu deals with issues like banking, rent, leases, loans, credit, taxes and delves into living situations, relationships, health care, food tips and ways to maintain your household.
Lehu’s book sells itself on being the “perfect cheat sheet” towards adulthood. The book can apply to those in college living in the dorms but is even more ideal for young adults transitioning out of college life. It answers the questions you might have or problems you might encounter as you venture out on your own. Having these skills will save you time, trouble and money and help you find a safe neighborhood and comfortable living situation.
It’s no secret that post grads and young adults are broke when they first set off on their own. This book teaches you how to budget your bills, save money on groceries, and how to be thrifty when it comes to furnishing and maintaining your apartment. It also covers basic upkeep and quick fix techniques that you might not know that will come in handy when your sink drips or a piece of furniture breaks.
The 24/7 food services at college prevent you from learning basic cooking skills. This book covers everything from boiling water to making your first Thanksgiving dinner. It’s time to learn how to cook a real meal that doesn’t make your insides feel like you’re turning inside out. Lehu gives you a list of basic kitchen necessities and touches on nutrition, shopping, and stretching your food and budget.
Basic skills like laundry, cleaning and organizing are often neglected in college and grads don’t know the first thing about maintaining a clean home. Other things like mental, physical and sexual health aren’t discussed in depth enough in college. Lehu discusses these issues and applies them to the new lifestyle you’ll encounter.
Lehu has first-hand experience dealing with hard living situations through his own experiences and now helping his own grown up children settle into their adult lives. He has co-authored 21 books and this is his first book written on his own. He writes on diverse topics such as sex, fashion and making the most of college and midlife. Checkout this book and others as you set out on your own path.
Ali Sewalt is the editorial intern for NextStepU and is a junior at Nazareth College. You can reach her with questions and for advice at Alison@nextstepu.com.
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