A Book That Goes Beyond Book Smarts

A college education may help an individual develop intellectually but often fails to prepare the graduate for the practical realities of living life on one’s own. Author Jim Randel has written a new book to supplement the book smarts gained in school. Entitled Street Smarts, the book is written to help prepare the graduating college student for the realities of life after school. The book contains 125 one-page lessons ranging from buying a used car to what to do if you are arrested. The contents are arranged into nine major topics. These include creating your brand, communication skills, career advancement, personal productivity, persuasion techniques, financial literacy, savvy, investing, and personal development. Though the book is angled toward young people going into the business world, any graduate can benefit from the book’s lessons. The single-page lessons in the book provide the essential information on each topic. A companion website provides additional information that is continually updated. The book is written in clear prose and produced in an appealing format. The information contained within its pages is practical and understandable. The volume provides the new college graduate with a helpful reference for confronting the challenges of creating a life after school.