Adulting For Dummies

by Gencie Houy

Learn to adult even better than your parents

Even though it’s tougher than ever, this adulting thing doesn’t come with instructions! The moment you turn 18 you’re expected to be a master of everything from personal finance to household chores, even if you’ve never done any of these things before. It’s no wonder that a lot of people just like you are looking for a guide to adulthood that doesn’t assume you magically learned how to do laundry and invest in a 401(k) on your eighteenth birthday.

In Adulting For Dummies, Gencie Houy, independent living educator at Texas Tech, walks you through every critical part of adulting on your own. From basic life and household tasks to managing your finances and health, you’ll learn how to achieve your goals in each area of your life that matters to you. You’ll also discover how to balance the different parts of your life so you don’t get overwhelmed in any one area.

The book also

Advice on navigating the modern dating scene and communicating with family members, friends, and romantic partners Guidance on budgeting your money and saving up for a house (yes, it’s still possible!) Easy strategies for keeping your home in order and in good shapeNo one said being an adult is easy. But, with help from your friends at Dummies, it doesn’t have to be impossible. Grab a copy of Adulting For Dummies today!

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Reference

299 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 20, 2022

About the author

Gencie Houy is an expert in family and consumer sciences education (FCSE). Her
expertise comes from years of high school classroom instruction, school administration,
writing curriculum, and postsecondary instruction and administration.
She has a bachelor’s degree in FCSE from Texas Tech University, a master’s degree
in educational administration from Lamar University, and a PhD from Texas Tech
University in FCSE. Her position at Texas Tech University has allowed her to educate
students in family and consumer sciences education and professionalism in
the classroom. Dr. Houy’s research has identified an important need for diverse
populations of college-age individuals to learn essential life skills needed to
become successful adults. She has been able to meet that need by researching,
creating, writing, implementing, and teaching a course curriculum entitled
Adulting 101: Real Skills for Real Life for Texas Tech University.
Dr. Houy and her husband, Scott, reside in Lubbock, Texas. God has blessed them
with four daughters: Hattie, Elsie, Bonnie, and Winnie. Her family inspires her to
become a better person daily. When Gencie is not writing or educating others on
adulting, she enjoys dancing with her daughters and going through the ups and
downs of life with her family and friends!

Reviews

[Nate Tucker · Rating 2 out of 5]

Here's a quick review of "Adulting for Dummies." Initially, I read this book to create a taxonomy of different tools and subject areas under the theme of adulting, or how to be an adult. I was able to extract what I needed from it. However, I probably could have just asked ChatGPT for a summary or looked at the chapter headings to get the information I wanted.

This book would be particularly relevant to teenagers, to be quite frank. Anyone who has been in the world for longer than 16 years will likely know the majority of the lessons this book offers.

[Virginia · Rating 4 out of 5]

You know when you see those click bait headlines about people just finding out something you think is super obvious? This is the book for them. I would buy this for high school students and young adults.

[Megan Roth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn’t really teach me anything new

[Sukriti · Rating 3 out of 5]

*"Adulting For Dummies"* by Gencie Houy is a practical guide for young adults navigating the challenges of independence. Filled with helpful tips, the book covers essential topics like managing finances, maintaining relationships, and mastering everyday tasks such as cooking and time management. With its easy-to-understand language and relatable advice, it makes adult life feel less overwhelming. Whether you're learning to budget or dealing with work stress, this book offers step-by-step instructions that help you grow confident in managing adult responsibilities. It’s a perfect starting point for those feeling unsure about the transition into adulthood.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adulting

This was an enjoyable read. This is a great book for teenagers and college students. The only two things I disagree with are the complexities of decision making and the concern for credit score but it's a great discussion point to have with children.

[Virginia · Rating 4 out of 5]

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I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.