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The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College, 2nd Edition [Paperback]

Harlan Cohen (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews) |

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Publication Date: March 1, 2007
In college, there's a surprise around every corner...but that doesn't mean you can't be prepared! From sharing a bathroom with 40 strangers to sharing lecture notes, The Naked Roommate is your behind-the-scenes look at EVERYTHING you need to know about college (but never knew you needed to know).

This essential guide is packed with expert advice on everything from managing money and a job to managing stress and a full class load --plus hilarious, outrageous and telling stories from students on over 100 college campuses.

Learn about dorm do's, don'ts and dramas, and how to deal with lying, noisy or nasty roommates (and their unwelcome guests). Don't forget dating and friend issues, too – hanging out with the right kind of people will save you a lot of trouble! And though the party scene may be tempting, watch out for the mysterious "fruit punch" and keep an eye on your buddies, too.

The Naked Roommate is a must-have for all college students. Don't leave your parents home without it!

"If The Naked Roommate existed when I went to college, I would have devoured every page before I stepped foot on campus." -Linda J. Sax, Associate Director of the Higher Education Research Institute and Director of the CIRP Freshman Survey


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And it works. With its mix of tips, stories, personal quotes, and wise advice, this book achieves its aim to allay fears, provoke deep thought, and lead gently to prudent decision-making like no parent can for a young adult on the brink of college. (lindamoran.net )

About the Author

Harlan Cohen is one of the most widely read and respected syndicated advice columnists for people in their teens and twenties. His column, Help Me, Harlan!, is distributed by King Features Syndicate, and he is the author of Campus Life Exposed. Harlan regularly tours high school and college campuses giving presentations to students, professionals, and parents.
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 464 pages
  • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.; 2nd edition (March 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1402209096
  • ISBN-13: 978-1402209093
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #110,311 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Harlan Cohen
Harlan Cohen is a New York Times bestselling author of five books, a professional speaker, and a nationally syndicated advice columnist.

He is author of Getting Naked: Five Steps to Finding the Love of Your Life (While Fully Clothed & Totally Sober) (St. Martin's), The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College (Sourcebooks), The Naked Roommate: For Parents Only (Sourcebooks), Dad's Pregnant Too!: A guide for expectant fathers and their partners (Sourcebooks), The Naked Roommate's First Year Survival Workbook (Sourcebooks), and Campus Life Exposed: Advice from the Inside (Peterson's).

Harlan has been a guest on hundreds of radio and television programs, including the Today Show. He has been featured as an expert offering advice in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition, Real Simple, Seventeen, Psychology Today, and hundreds of other publications. He is a professional speaker who has visited more than four hundred college campuses. His "Help Me, Harlan!" advice column is distributed by King Features Syndicate.

Harlan is a singer/songwriter best known for "The Chlamydia Jive." He is the founder of the websites www.HelpMeHarlan.com, www.NakedRoommate.com, www.GettingNakedExperiment.com, www.NakedRoommateForParents.com, and www.DadsPregnant.com,. You can follow him on Twitter @HarlanCohen and find him on Facebook at: Facebook.com/HelpMeHarlan. You can reach Harlan by e-mail at harlan@helpmeharlan.com. Harlan lives in Chicago, Illinois, and is married to his wife, who rejected him via an online dating site before falling in love with him following an unexpected encounter at Mailboxes Etc..

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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The author, Harlan Cohen, gives advice on the hard issues, like dating, sex, alcohol and drugs, plus tips on going Greek, getting involved, skipping class and dealing with roommates and the stuff we tend to overlook, like avoiding the 'freshman 15' and doing laundry without losing your unmentionables. And yes, there is a tip on how to deal with a naked roommate (tip #16). My all time favorite advice is what to do if your roommate enjoys having sex in your presence. First he suggests you talk to her and let her know it bothers you and if that doesn't work then invite friends over to watch. She might move her lovemaking to somewhere a little more private if she realizes she has an audience.

There are so many things to love of about this book, but let's start with humor. Harlan doesn't spend over 400 pages preaching. Instead he writes as if he's sitting around chatting with his friend [and that friend is you, the reader]. He cracks jokes. He invites you to check out his mySpace and Facebook pages. And he never once talks down to you. This is great considering the target audience is teenagers and I think we all know how hard they are to get through to.

Another great thing about this book is the testimonials. Each tip begins with a comment from a real live college student. And the tips come from students all over the U.S., even Iowa. It was great to hear from students who are living it, have learned from their mistakes and are willing to share [anonymously]. It made the advice feel more credible since we're hearing it from all different types of students from all different kind of schools.

But what I love best about this book are the chapters on the tough stuff; sex, alcohol and drugs. I'm one of those who thinks we can [and should] preach abstinence and `just say no' to drugs and alcohol, but we also need to make sure our kids understand the consequences and know what to do if they don't listen to our preaching. Some of our kids will experiment and they need to know what to do in those situations. Harlan does a great job of giving both sides.

In the sex section, his advice is to not have sex until you are absolutely ready and in love and won't be ashamed of it in the morning. Several times he states you must feel comfortable enough with your partner to discuss both of your sexual histories. He discusses different birth control options plus what to do if you make a mistake. And he pounds home the point that you need to make sure you aren't doing something drunk that you wouldn't do sober.

In the alcohol and drug sections, he makes it clear that not everybody on campus is getting drunk and high. Kids come in to college thinking everybody gets drunk four nights a week, but the reality is more than half of students are there to [gasp] get an education. But he also has advice for those students who do decide to drink or do drugs. He suggests they figure out how to balance it all; drinking and making it to class so they don't flunk out. He also has some suggestions for dealing with druggie roommates or alcoholic friends.

This is the stuff our college students want to hear about. They don't want to hear their parents preaching "be safe." They want real advice about what to do when they find themselves in these situations and Harlan gives them those answers.

I could go on and on about the great tips offered in this book, but instead I'll just leave you with one last tip; finding your place on campus (tip #3). Throughout the book Harlan emphasizes the need to be involved. Several tips talk about joining sporting clubs or religious clubs or political clubs or starting your own club. This is one of the most important tips in the book. Too many kids spend their first few months holed up in their room not making friends. College is such an amazing experience. Not one second should be wasted and I think with the help of this book kids will be able to dive right in and make the best of it. If you have teenagers get a copy of this book. If you have toddlers, put this in your Amazon wishlist so you'll remember to buy the latest edition when they are teenagers. I can't wait for my teenagers to read it.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
A little disappointed. August 4, 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am an entering college freshman. I read the reviews for this book and was really excited for it's arrival. Overall, it is informative but incredibly repetitive. It could have been cut down to about ten tips instead of the overwhelming and somewhat boring one-hundred and seven. A lot of it is common sense and I could have done without reading it. The study tips included and the conflict resolution/avoidance tips will come in handy but I am not really impressed.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Amazing Read July 29, 2007
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a first generation college student so it is not as though I had anyone to talk to about what to expect in college. I ordered this book to answer some of my questions. This book did that and so much more. It wasn't a boring "self-help" book; it was engaging and informative at the same time. Truly amazing read. If you are going off to school or your children are going off to school, get this book.
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Fun college read.....
Lots of books to read to prepare you college freshman. Amazing what they think to tell you to think about and what can and can't happen. Very Happy with purchase! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Donna's Reviews
Kindle Edition is Poorly Formatted.
I found this book to be helpful, albeit a bit generic. The only issue I have with it is that the quotes are randomly placed in the text, i.e. Read more
Published 21 months ago by D. T. King
The Naked Truth about College!
I should start off by stating that I started giving this title to the college-bound children of my clients. Read more
Published on May 5, 2009 by Marvin Bulas
loved Naked Roommate
This book is perfect for all students about to go off to college in the US . It has sensible advice about everything, is well written and fun to read. Read more
Published on September 20, 2008 by Ragip Selim Aytac
Great Preparation
Saw this first at the local library. After readig about 4 chapters, decided that my oldest grandson, who waws off toe OSU in the fall, ought to be reading this, so I ordered it... Read more
Published on August 25, 2008 by Mary C. Stager
Harlan Cohen understands this generation.
When I bought this book I didn't pay attention to who the author was. I guess the title was what caught my eye first! Read more
Published on July 3, 2008 by YoMama
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This book was a gift for a great-nephew. He says he liked it. I believe him.
Published on July 3, 2008 by Ronald J. Baumgardner
The most interesting graduation gift!
My mother bought this book for my daughter as a high school graduation gift. Although my daughter received other books about college survival, this is the one the kids passed... Read more
Published on July 1, 2008 by Shunster
The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in...
I love this book. I give it as a gift to all the High School grads in my life. It uses humor and comments from actual college students to address real issues. Read more
Published on June 27, 2008 by Nancy Barbiaux
Excellent read for the soon to be college freshman and parents too!
My daughter picked this up during a college visit and couldn't put it down. She loved the author's style and planned to send him a fan letter. Read more
Published on May 8, 2008 by L. Lavinio
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