LitPick Review
Maya Shine’s Actionable Life Skills for Young Adults is a comprehensive advice and self-help book for teenagers and young adults. Shine relays pertinent information for self-reflection, self-care, and the importance of high school and secondary academics. Several chapters cover the flexibility of options to earn money, how to present oneself during interviews, the necessity of budgeting, and the breakdown of taxes and loans. The ins and outs of buying a car and renting an apartment are carefully discussed. The options of riding a bicycle or taking public transportation are indulged as well. The book closes with helpful chapters on food, basic cooking, staying safe in the physical and cyber world, and finding trust, compassion, and hopefulness in one’s spiritual life. Each chapter ends with a “Take Action” tip sheet reviewing the chapter and prompting next steps. Appendixes include tips and charts to support readers following the advice and suggested self-reflection.
Opinion:
Maya Shine’s personality shines through her Actionable Life Skills for Young Adults. Shine presents as a friend and parental figure filled with wisdom and experience from a life well-lived. Her writing flows as relatable advice is given to teenagers and young adults taking their steps out into the world of independence and responsibility. “Take Action” tip sheets conclude each chapter and a plethora of chart appendixes allow the reader to become a main character of this advice book. The reader can self-reflect to make educated decisions as well as map out dreams and goals. Essential topics include employment types, interviews, budgeting, taxes, loans, car purchasing and operation, apartments and room mates, food skills, and the importance of staying safe while exploring the world and protecting one’s online identity. This book is the perfect guide to teenagers, young adults, and older adults attempting to succeed and achieve their dreams.
