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A Car, Some Cash and a Place to Crash: The Only Post-College Survival Guide You'll Ever Need
 
 

A Car, Some Cash and a Place to Crash: The Only Post-College Survival Guide You'll Ever Need (Paperback)

~ Rebecca Knight (Author) "THE DAY OF MY BIG JOB INTERVIEW arrived and I was nervous, but I tried to play it cool..." (more)
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"This book will teach you everything you didn't learn in college!"--Makaela Steinberg, alumni-relations director


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Every year, more than a million young people accept their college diplomas and step off the stage wondering what on earth they are supposed to do now. This is the field guide they need to survive that crucial first year out, with a smart twenty-something author pounding the pavement on their behalf. Knight has talked to scores of young men and women and shares their real-life experiences: the best and least effective ways to find a job, get an apartment, buy a car, make friends, live large on a budget, and generally get up to speed on how the world works. She asks the experts questions the young graduates haven't even thought of yet: a real estate agent reveals the secrets to negotiating rent, a young investment banker describes how to have fun but still be financially responsible, a doctor explains how to get by without health insurance. Knight includes nitty-gritty useful resource information for each topic she covers allowing readers to personalize their search for information on subjects like career or choosing a city to live in.

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  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Rodale Books (April 19, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1579546269
  • ISBN-13: 978-1579546267
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #842,593 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars MEDIOCRE AT BEST, June 27, 2004
Well, it's an OK book, but not earth shaking.

I, too saw the USA Today review and picked up the book for a graduating relative. I read it before giving it to him and found it lightly amusing with decent information. 'Mediocre' describes it best.

What I find odd is that nearly every single review on here has similar verbage with the same number of stars.

Of course, authors would never post fake reviews to pump up their Amazon ratings. But it is strange that such an average book would have such stellar reviews with no dissention.

I'm just sayin'.

Good luck.

-JQ

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm buying a copy for everyone!, April 19, 2003
By MC (Berkeley, CA United States) - See all my reviews
I recently read Ms. Knight's book and, although I am a few years out of college, I still found her thoughtful advice to be extremely useful. Now that my brother and two cousins will be graduating from college in a few short weeks, I am buying a copy for each of them. In fact, I'm hoping that my sister hastens her graduation plans so I can buy her one too!

Had this book existed when I first graduated, I suspect that I would actually have money in my 401K, a roommate whose company I enjoy and I might be in a career with enormous potential instead of back in grad school.

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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars the post-grad bible, April 24, 2003
By wise older brother (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
I just bought 4 copies of this book for my brother and his roommates who are graduating in 3 weeks. It's tough to enter the "real world" and recent grads don't always want to take advice from parents or older siblings. (I know I didn't - thought I knew everything!) I read a review for this book in USA Today and then looked through a copy that someone in my office had ordered and thought it would be a great gift.

This book has a ton of useful advice and you can tell that it is written by someone who really wants to pass on the information. A family friend gave me a book about life after graduation a few years ago and despite the book's boring approach I did find it to be useful. Rebecca Knight's book blows that one away and I would really suggest buying this for any college student or recent grad that you know.

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5.0 out of 5 stars good book
This book was given to me when I graduated from College and I then bought a copy of it for a family member when they graduated from college. Read more
Published 2 months ago by David Arnold

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy-to-Read Life Information
Need to understand the real world? Get a head start with this interesing read- covers everything from credit to cars.
Published 21 months ago by Brittany M. Dray

3.0 out of 5 stars A good read
Although I gave it three stars, I actually really recommend it. I got it as a graduation gift in 2003 and found it very helpful -- mostly for the making friends and living on a... Read more
Published on March 8, 2007 by sgc

4.0 out of 5 stars I Liked it...
I got a few of these types of books for Graduation and this one was by far the best...The author gave you good info without overwhelming you with the details. Read more
Published on December 12, 2005 by M. Hyland

2.0 out of 5 stars ALL THE 5 STAR REVIEWS ARE MADE IN THE SAME 2 WEEKS!
This is a books whose rating are most certainly pumped up by many optimisitc reviews giving 4 or 5 stars in the same 2 week timeframe. Read more
Published on November 19, 2005 by Sally Johnson

1.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected...
I recently graduated from college and thought this book might give me some insight and help me with making a smooth transition from college life to the "real world. Read more
Published on August 8, 2005 by Guy from Oklahoma

5.0 out of 5 stars Real World Survival Book
I bought a few copies of this book for people I know graduating. It is the perfect book to help people adjust to life after college. Read more
Published on May 14, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars graduation present
Even though I have a car, some cash and a place to crash,
most 2003 college graduates that I know don't, and this well-written
and practical book would be a perfect... Read more
Published on April 23, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Buttering Your Own Toast
My wise sister-in-law, remarking on the deficiencies of college students confronting the real world outside of home and school, recently said that "Twenty-one is a lot younger and... Read more
Published on April 18, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I'd had this when I graduated from college!
I am going to buy this guide for all the recent college grads I know. It has helpful information about practical things, such as whether or not to buy a car, renting an apartment,... Read more
Published on April 14, 2003 by Deborah Vose

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