The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College

Title:The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College
 
Author:Harlan Cohen


ISBN: 978-1402253461

Publisher: Sourcebooks

Copyright: 2009
 Plot Summary: This is essentially a nonfiction book that deals with all sorts of different issues that going to college may carry with it. For example, living on campus, having gross roommates, joining the Greek life, dealing with depression, taking good notes and so much more. There is an index in the book to navigate to any problems and I would recommend reading this starting in high school.


Critical Evaluation: This is a very well written book that covers a variety of issues that students may face while away in college. It is an essential book because Cohen deals not only deals with the academic issues, but also social issues that people might face as they venture off on their own.

Reader's Annotation: What do you do if you walk into your dorm room to find your roommate strutting around naked?

Genre: Nonfiction

Author Information: Harlan Cohen is an advice columnist for teenagers and young adults. This is a link to his website http://www.helpmeharlan.com/.

Book talks: College, academia, drugs, alcohol, greek, depression

Reading Level/Interest Age:High School/ College. 14-23.
Challenge: This book addresses a multitude of issues that would be challenged like sex, drugs, alcohol, but the key is Harlan Cohen is helping them figure out how to navigate a life where all of these things are happening in most places they go.

Why was this book chosen?: This is a fantastic help guide to college life.