Reviews:

"Whether it is finding an internship or finding yourself, Higher Education will set you on the fight course. It is full of practical wisdom and strategies to help college graduates negotiate relationships, parents, careers, and life.”
—Mary M. Brabeck, PhD, dean, New York University

“Upon graduation, young men and women are dropped into the maelstrom called ‘real life.’ Jedding’s book is a life preserver, the work of a true mentor—sensible, intelligent, encouraging. For the backpack or briefcase and never out of your clutches.”
—James Hillman, author of New York Times bestseller, The Soul’s Code: In Search of Character and Calling

From Readers:

—I've been meaning to write you for quite a while now and let you know how much I enjoyed your book. Your advice is solid and informative, and your tone is witty and relateable. I wish I had had it when I graduated from college--I wish I had written it!  Thank you again; I'm sure I'll come back to it again and again and find something new each time.

—"Thanks girl! That book that you recommended to me is VERY inspirational! I want to give it to all of my friends who are in the same boat!" This is just a little exchange of words via Facebook. Thought you deserve to know what she said about the book. Just an old friend of mine who I saw at a baby shower and recommended the book. She went out, got the book, got a job. Thanks Ken!

—I got a personally signed copy of your book from you yesterday at the Women for Hire career fair. Once I started reading it—I couldn't put it down—and in the course of reading it I found new inspiration and also tears - tears because I finally found someone who had been through it all - I was not the only one in the world who felt the pressure or confusion regarding my career/life in general - you described exactly what I was going thru - it was surprising and amazing to realize this! Now that I am almost finished with the book - I feel relieved and much better than I was feeling before - and slowly but surely - I do intend to implement your guide to finding the right answers for myself...I know the answers will come with time - I am prepared to be there completely when they arrive!

Thank you very much...

—Dear Liza,

I am so grateful for the amazing gift you have passed on to me. It has been my Bible for the past month! It all began when Daisy and I took it on our vacation. The clarity and insight of each chapter, from jobs to relationships simply amazed us.  I have since given Fiona a copy for her 23rd birthday, in hopes that it will inspire her as well. I just thought you’d enjoy hearing how enlightening your gift has been to all of us and all of your other “little daughters...”


—When I first got your book I had only been out of school for about two weeks. I had not fully absorbed the idea that I was no longer in school.  In fact I did not fully understand the weight of graduation and job searching until about four weeks ago.  I guess I always imagined that once I decided to job search the process would be simple.  I imagined I would find a listing for my dream job, apply, get an interview and then be hired. Ack! Could I be more naive?

Now, four weeks into job hunting I am frustrated, but motivated and more confident. I had no idea that graduating would help me to become a better person inside. Here comes the good part. I first began to read your book soon after graduation but I put it down because I didn't fully understand it--until about three weeks ago. Your book helped me calm down, relax, and accept that graduation didn't mean an end to my success but a beginning to a new part of my life.

Thank you very much for sharing your book with me. It did take me a while to understand your book but I believe the reason was because I was not ready to understand it. Now, I embrace your text. I understand it much more because I better understand myself.

I will write you again when I have completed the book. I just thought that I would fill you in on the progress I have made so far...


—How is it that you are the only person who has managed to escape their 20-something and not just admit you were lost but reflect enough on it to know WHY and then take the time to write it all down eloquently and, most importantly, empathetically? I am not a self-help book reader but your words somehow don’t register as preaching and your advice doesn't feel general, it feels incredibly specific and targeted. to me... as if we were sitting over coffee and you had heard my story and were responding after some thought. obviously I’m not the only one who feels that way so i would say you have managed to achieve something incredible with your writing.

I have to admit Brit and I did not just enjoy your book, we relished it. We were on a road trip to Boston to look for my first apartment. We would drive and whoever was in the passenger seat would read short passages and then we would stop and throw our hands up and say WHO IS THIS MAN AND IS IT CREEPY THAT IT FEELS LIKE HE LIVES IN MY BRAIN?! and then we would drive along in silence, considering your words, considering our lives, considering our options, until inevitably one of us would realize we were lost. like actually lost on the road. and then we would acknowledge the symbolism and laugh, maybe cry a little, and start again.

Thank you, thank you, for your words...

—Just finished your book. I’m going to read it again. …As a career counselor here in at Georgia State, I’m going to use many of your experiences for the students and grads I work with...

—I couldn't let a day go by without telling you how much your book has been a kind of salvation for me—it has encouraged me, uplifted me, and renewed my focus on the "positive", on the future, and on the growth that lies ahead of me....