Suggested Books
Parents: Seeking to impart Some Much Needed Knowledge to Your College Freshman?
Following is a list of some books that our Pacific staff, students and parents have found useful in the past. These are some of the resources you may find useful in adjusting to the transition from living at home to living independently at school.All of these books are available from Amazon.com, where you will also find more detailed information, reviews and ordering information:
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"The Healthy College Cookbook",
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by Alexandra Nimetz, et al
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"If Only I'd Listened to Mom"
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by Jean B. MacLeod
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"Where's Dad Now That I Need Him?"
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by Kent P. Frandsen
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"Where's Mom Now That I Need Her?"
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by Kathryn J. Frandsen, et al
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"Letting Go: A Parents' Guide to Understanding the College Years"
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by Karen Levin Coburn and Madge Lawrence Treeger
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A compilation done by students of easy recipes for the health-conscious student. Also includes tips on cooking and what to stock a kitchen with.
Hundreds of "household tips" and other useful info.
Hints on everything from writing a resume to changing a flat tire and home repair.
Hints on grocery shopping, laundry, first aid, as well as a compilation of easy, healthy and/or cheap meals.