It's Ok If You're Clueless: And 23 More Tips for the College Bound

by Terry McMillan

Book Overview

Terry McMillan brings her trademark wit and sass to every son and daughter about to take their first tentative steps into adulthood. Offering such nuggets as Sit up straight,' 'Don't listen to your parents,' and 'Bring your laundry home,' as well as 'See the world' and 'Read anything and everything,' It's Ok If You're Clueless is packed with the commonsense advice and conversational tone that have made her novels classic bestsellers. Equal parts witty...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670032980
• ISBN13: 9780670032983
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Viking Books
• Length: 43 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 6.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Great book

I gave this book to someone as a gift. She had a few ideas of what she wanted to go to college for, but was undecided which one to choose. It bothered her going into college not knowing exactly what she wanted to major in. Even though everyone around her told her those feeling were normal I guess reading it made it better. This book was perfect, it let her know those feeling were normal (like we told her) and that after a few classes it would come to her. I guess heating it from a strange made her believe what everyone around her was telling her. After her 1st year of college she decided on her childhood dream and is on her way to becoming a pediatrian. I think this is the perfect gift fo any student entering college that is undecided or scared. It gives great advice, tells how parents and students feel about the transition of leaving the "nest".

A voice of wisdom, love, and encouragement

I'm long past my college years, but I picked this up from the library because I thought it might have some inspiring words for those of us who lose our way every now and then in the day-to-day. McMillan doesn't tell you anything you don't know--fake it (confidence) 'til you make it, follow your own calling, the only way to succeed is through the investment of time and energy. But she's so delightful that reading her book is like spending an hour with a smart, witty, and supportive friend. I can see how it could make a good gift for a college-bound student--or any student, high school or college, for that matter. In that period in life when you're trying to grow up and figure out how to live your life, McMillan offers the kind of wisdom, love, encouragement you need to stay grounded and sane.

Simply Amazing!!!

This book is really an interesting read. It's funny, factually serious, and will make you laugh at the same time. As the title suggests, there are times when one will be clueless while in college, or during the middle of an exam, and that is okay because it will balance out eventually. It is a learning experience and not the end! The book is easy reading. The chapters flow very well and the imagery in each chapter is very apparent. The most appealing chapter is about "Doing it with gusto!" Chapter number five is fireworks! Having self confidence, doing it with enthusiasm, and getting it right are ways to live by. There are some golden nuggets to live by in this book. For example, getting a summer job when school is out is a great thing. One should not get sloppy drunk and stay away from street drugs. Getting physical and staying in shape is a must. It is wonderful to get adequate sleep at night. Eating veggies and making God proud is awesome! These are some golden suggestions mentioned in the book. One can read this book in short order. It is excellent and will stimulate the mind. I have read it twice already. Recommendation of other books to read: Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul, and A Trilogy of Poetry, Prose and Thoughts for the Mind, Body and Soul which includes the new Epulaeryu poetic form.

A short read that holds big advice

This book is the perfect gift for a high school graduate who is preparing to enter college in the Fall. Even parents have told me they enjoyed reading the book. Buy it for your soon-to-be-gone college freshman - a wonderful investment in guidance.