I plan on sending money but wanted to add a book - know of a good one?
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I still have my copies of "oh the places you'll go" and "the monster at the end of this book"
I now read them to my little
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I would do something by either Howard Zinn, Bill Bryson or Ron Chernow.
I also really liked Hidden Figures, that's a great one for a woman entering science.
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How To Win Friends and Influence People
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Chicken Soup for the Grad’s Soul -
Someone gave me The Giving Tree when I graduated HS.
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Bill Bryson is a good rec, especially if the grad likes history or plans to travel.
I also like to give The Gift of Fear to young people heading off to college.
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I know this isn't quite what you are looking for, but what about a bullet journal (in addition to a real book)? I always feel so purposeful when I can write down my goals on paper.
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@lamariniere: oh I like that idea!
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One of my most cherished graduation gifts (probably the only one I still have) was a beautiful hard cover book full of Shakespeare. I love it... of course I love Shakespeare but it's a beautiful book and I've always kept it safe.
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Another idea is a cookbook! I really like Cookwise, which is more of a science of cooking book, but there are so many out there now.
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The Graduate Survival Guide
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