A COLOSSAL CHEAT SHEET FOR YOUR postcollege years. Finally, all the needs of the modern girl—from the benefits of a Roth IRA to the pleasure and pain of dating (and why it’s not a cliché to love yourself first), from figuring out what to wear to a job interview to the delicate enterprise of defriending—are addressed in one rollicking volume. Here is the perfect combination of solid advice and been-there secrets for every one of life’s conundrums you might confront, all delivered in Melissa Kirsch’s fresh, personal, funny voice, as if your best and smartest friend were giving you the best and smartest advice in the world.
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Starred Review. As a former senior producer at Oxygen Media and author of their "Ask Princess" advice column, Kirsch specializes in helping young women face the challenges of life in the real world. Here she's compiled information and advice in a common-sensible, funny and easy-to-read primer on all aspects of life for women in their 20s and 30s, deftly organized into 10 chapters covering health, work, money, manners, friends, love, family, spirit, home and fashion. Nothing is off limits, from "Home Ec for Modern Times" (including the rationale behind nude tub-scrubbing) to romance and its subsidiaries (such as "Non-Goal-Oriented sex"). Kirsch is fond of using lists and charts to compliment the text, such as her handy stain remover chart and her Woman's Sexual Bill of Rights, and she includes a liberal sprinkling of funny and insightful quotes from regular gals. Especially helpful are her chapter on "The Company You Keep," with advice on rooming, traveling and growing with friends, and her thorough look at money and finances. While some of this information is old hat, it's delivered in a welcoming and comprehensive package, making it a standout in a crowded field as well as an ideal gift.
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"This is the first book to explain such critical subjects as a Roth IRA and a bikini wax with equal clarity. It’s funny, irreverent, wise, thorough, and empowering. Women of any age will find this book incredibly helpful. It’s like having a guru girlfriend who won’t make you feel dumb for asking the questions you don’t want to admit you don’t know…I laughed out loud. And couldn’t agree more."
—Rosalind Wiseman, author of Queen Bees and Wannabes
—Rosalind Wiseman, author of Queen Bees and Wannabes
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Melissa Kirsch is a former senior producer at Oxygen Media, where she wrote the popular 'Ask Princess' column. She's also written for Nerve, Ladies' Home Journal, National Geographic Traveler, and Scientific American online. She lives in New York City and online at www.melissakirsch.com.
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56 of 56 people found the following review helpful
By Pimm
Format:Paperback
I am giddy, absolutely giddy, with delight over this book. First off, let me admit that I love "guides" of this sort, so I was already pretty excited before it arrived. But this truly is a must-have guide for young women. It is a seriously helpful, but also cute and quite funny, book bursting with information that every woman should really have. I own a bunch of this type of book (such as "The Go-Girl Guide," "Three Black Skirts," "Modern Girl's Guide" and "How to Walk in High Heels"), and this is by far the most comprehensive and useful of all of them. It provides serious, expert advice on everything from how to deal with menstrual cramps, which nutritional supplements to take, and how to balance your checkbook, 6 steps to furthering your career, how to buy a house, set the table, avoid cell phone borishness, how to know when a relationship is over, to how to make an all-purpose vinagrette, 8 ways of wearing the same black dress, how to prevent stress, how to deal with roommates, etc. You can open this book to any page and find thoughtful, serious advice gleaned from experts, and presented in a friendly, humorous manner. Kirsch does not dumb down any of her information, but she manages to keep up a lively, fun style of writing that makes learning how to get rid of rodents an engrossing and funny experience, if you can imagine.
I also love the book's format and design. It has lots of great, charming little illustrations throughout, and tons of sidebars, quotes, special topics, etc. to break up the text and make it easy to find information. It has a very helpful appendix with a checklist of things to check when looking at houses or apartments to buy or to rent. I really wish I had that, as well as a lot of other information in this book, before now.... Read more ›
I also love the book's format and design. It has lots of great, charming little illustrations throughout, and tons of sidebars, quotes, special topics, etc. to break up the text and make it easy to find information. It has a very helpful appendix with a checklist of things to check when looking at houses or apartments to buy or to rent. I really wish I had that, as well as a lot of other information in this book, before now.... Read more ›
33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By Anonymous
Format:Paperback
Sent this to my college-age daughter and WOW did I hit LOTTO. Yours truly looked "brilliant...way cool dad...awesome book...THANKS". She's gone and purchased books (on my nickel) for all her friends in the dorm. I must confess to reading a few chapters and laughing at loud. While I hate to admit it, I think Girl's Guide has better advice then this ol' dad.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book somehow manages to be hilariously funny, yet also practical enough to be helpful. I dog-eared many pages -- for example, about how to fix a falling hem with iron-fusible tape (how it possible that I never knew such a product existed?). And it answered many questions I never knew I had, such as: what's the purpose of an underwire bra, anyway? I loved it! Good for a straight read-through or browsing.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Natalie
Format:Paperback
Melissa Kirsch's book is filled to the brim with helpful, practical information that a girl needs to know to survive in this modern world. It's probably most useful for someone in their 20's, but is a great read for women of all ages.
The book is organised into the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Health and Body Image (information on diet, exercise, stress, physical and mental health)
Chapter 2: Careers and Work (information on resumes, cover letters, job interviews, networking, office etiquette)
Chapter 3: Money and Finance (covers budgeting, credit cards, investing, renting vs buying)
Chapter 4: Etiquette (includes conversation dos and don'ts, table, wedding and phone etiquette and being a good hostess and guest)
Chapter 5: Friends (advice on living with roommates, being a good friend, balancing friendship with dating and de-friending)
Chapter 6: Dating, Sex and Romance (covers first dates, finding a date and a dateable guy, safe sex, break-ups, moving in and long-term relationships)
Chapter 7: Family (advice on how to get along with your parents and siblings)
Chapter 8: Spirituality (covers spirituality and ethics)
Chapter 9: Home Ec (advice on finding a place to live, keeping house, laundry, cooking and how to deal with difficult roommates)
Chapter 10: Fashion (advice on finding what looks best on you, accessorises, beauty treatments, getting a decent haircut and finding the right bra)
The book is very well-written and researched. The author provides references for a number of excellent books in each chapter if the reader would like further information on a particular topic.
All in all, a fantastic book that every girl should own.... Read more ›
The book is organised into the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Health and Body Image (information on diet, exercise, stress, physical and mental health)
Chapter 2: Careers and Work (information on resumes, cover letters, job interviews, networking, office etiquette)
Chapter 3: Money and Finance (covers budgeting, credit cards, investing, renting vs buying)
Chapter 4: Etiquette (includes conversation dos and don'ts, table, wedding and phone etiquette and being a good hostess and guest)
Chapter 5: Friends (advice on living with roommates, being a good friend, balancing friendship with dating and de-friending)
Chapter 6: Dating, Sex and Romance (covers first dates, finding a date and a dateable guy, safe sex, break-ups, moving in and long-term relationships)
Chapter 7: Family (advice on how to get along with your parents and siblings)
Chapter 8: Spirituality (covers spirituality and ethics)
Chapter 9: Home Ec (advice on finding a place to live, keeping house, laundry, cooking and how to deal with difficult roommates)
Chapter 10: Fashion (advice on finding what looks best on you, accessorises, beauty treatments, getting a decent haircut and finding the right bra)
The book is very well-written and researched. The author provides references for a number of excellent books in each chapter if the reader would like further information on a particular topic.
All in all, a fantastic book that every girl should own.... Read more ›
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By ollie123c
Format:Paperback
I bought a copy of this as a gift for my cousin who just graduated from college, and she's found it tremendously useful. (I couldn't possibly figure out what her tastes are in terms of clothes or music, so this seemed like a good bet.) The Girl's Guide was right on the money: funny and practical and not at all treating young women like airheads--as the media sometimes does. I think my cousin even emailed the author a question or two and she responded! (About family, natch :))So if you know a young woman who is just starting out, definitely get her a copy of this book. The money advice in particular is great. I wish someone had given me this book in my twenties and then I might have a little more saved up :)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Dantia M
Format:Paperback
This book is funny, relevant, and extremely informative. Melissa Kirsch tells it to you straight. This isn't a girl's guide, it's a human's guide to naviagating the 21st century. Whether it is economics or fashion or gift-giving - Kirsch's good humor and razor insights will help you get through your day, your life...This book saved me, gave me not only a healthy perspective, but answered the most down to earth questions. There's nothing, and I mean nothing, Kirsch doesn't know.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very helpful, cute book
This book makes a great gift. They have really helpful, wonderful advice on how to be a classy lady and make it on your own.
Published 3 months ago by SLane10
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Stuff!
I have actually learned a lot from this book. It is funny because it is geared towards women just starting out in life but I am in my 40s and have still found it useful and I love... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tammy D
5.0 out of 5 stars
gift purchase
gave one to my daughter and my son's girlfriend (22 and 23) and they both loved it! Lots of great advice for all occasions
Published 5 months ago by Annie
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's okay
This is a pretty good book with useful information but I've read better--The EveryGirl Guide by Maria Menounos is one of the best ones I've read.
Published 5 months ago by Jennifer Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Information
This is a great source of information for things you can't find anywhere else! It is a great resource to have around the house in times of need.
Published 6 months ago by leitnerve
5.0 out of 5 stars
Life does come with an instruction manual afterall!
I used to work a law firm that had a book shelf in the break room. One day I found this book and could not put it down! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Heather Poole
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
I haven't finished reading it yet, but what I have read is amazing. Yes, a lot of it is common sense, but there are also great insightful tidbits. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Sydnee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Every woman in their 20s should have this book
I ordered this book for my daughter. I received it and it looks like new (I always buy used) the pages were in great condition, and my daughter loves it! Read more
Published 19 months ago by sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lives up to it's title
I bought this book for my teen daughter and I must say that this book is a bible of sorts for teen girls and young women. I wish I would have had this book as a teenager. Read more
Published 22 months ago by angi
3.0 out of 5 stars
This just wasn't what I expected.
I thought this would deal with the more mundane aspects of having a new home/apartment, like dealing with neighbors and the landlord, advice on making friends and connections in a... Read more
Published on June 14, 2011 by granddad H
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