Leaving Home: Survival of the Hippest

by Lynn Johnston, Andie Parton

Never preachy, always informative, and full of laughs, Leaving Home is packed with tried and true nuggets, from tips on finding an apartment to tips on getting your eviction notice reversed, from someone with a sense of humor who's "been there, done that." The reader is walked through essentials such as building a home-grown vacation, "Too Broke to Break?" handling depression, "It Can Get You and You Can Fight Back," and dealing with school and job jitters. Eleven sections are crammed with advice on furnishing apartments, mastering the ancient art of bartering, living with "the boss without a heart, the prof without a clue," and more. It includes such gems The Yard Sale -- Your "Vintage Kitchenware Store"; Rules for Rent Is Not A Voluntary Contribution; Your Mother Is No Longer the Alarm Clock; The Mail Is Always For You! Leaving Home not only relays how to avoid common pitfalls, but also how to get out after you've landed in them face first! Pearls of wisdom and insightful cartoons make this a must-read for anyone starting life on their own.

Genres: Comics

160 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2003

About the author

Lynn Johnston CM OM is a Canadian cartoonist, well known for her comic strip For Better or For Worse, and was the first female cartoonist to win the Reuben Award.

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short book but funny! Gives a bit of bad advice in areas re: food safety.... please don't freeze food in old margarine containers or plastic grocery bags! Also had advice for pre internet times but in that defense the book came out in 03.

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good and funny primer on moving out (though clearly written for those attending university). The ideas/writing is very approachable and light, so it can keep you excited for the new adventure. The information is really basic (and the section on studying is really short) but generally you need the basics if you are looking for a book on moving out - otherwise, you wouldn't be looking! It is worth the read.