On My Own ... and Clueless

If you're like most people setting out on your own for the first time, you're ready to test your wings. You've been under your parents' protective watch long enough, and you're ready to show the world that you're confident, capable, and in control of your life. You're on top of the world, at least at first. But when one day the toilet clogs, your car breaks down, your roommate stops talking to you, and the check for your rent bounces, might suddenly feel, well, clueless.

In On My Own . . . and Clueless, authors Clark L. and Kathryn H. Kidd not only teach you how to repair your toilet, car, friendship, and bank account, but they also cover most any other catastrophe that may come your way. Including a few anecdotes of what the Kidds got right and packed with examples of their mishaps, this book will help you through the perils of independent life.

But more than a survival guide, On My Own . . . and Clueless shows you how to survive with finesse. You'll learn the tricks to finding the dwelling place of your dreams; you'll find out that cooking can be fun and easy (even for those who have subsisted thus far solely on a diet of cold cereal and French fries); you'll learn how to keep (or gain) good health; you'll discover ways to make money and to stay out of debtor's prison; and you'll uncover keys to growing mentally, socially, and spiritually.

As the authors wisely observe, 'Although there are a few crocodiles in this pond called life, you can avoid most of them with the proper training and preparation.' With any luck, ten years from now you'll back and say, 'Duh!' to most of this stuff, but for now, On My Own . . . and Clueless is indispensable.