This is not your mum's guide to life.

Sometimes being a girl sucks. A lot. Take it from Ashley Rickards, star of the internationally popular MTV show Awkward., who used to be a little awkward herself. She's been picked on and bullied, binged and purged, financially cut off and lived to tell the tale. But it wasn't easy. Throughout the whole process, she felt alone, scared, confused and sorta hungry. Sound familiar?

Well, RELAX. Ashley is here to share all kinds of stories, advice and corny jokes to help get you through it all, kind of like the cool big sister you never had (or wish your sister was). Plus, professional experts like spiritual coach Deepak Chopra, finance expert Zac Bissonnette and celebrity trainer Lalo Fuentes offer their tricks of the trade and behind–the–scenes secrets so you'll be well–versed in Pretty Much Everything About Everything.

You'll learn stuff like

• How to discover your talents and go after what you really want

• How to eat right and work out for your body type

• All the skin/hair/makeup/fashion tips you'll ever need to look like a rock star (or other kind of star)

• Decorating your room to suit your style and organizing your crap so you're on top of life

• Tips for making, saving and spending money

• Getting along with your family and friends–no drama allowed

• Most important: how to learn to love yourself (seriously, guys)

Whatever you need to know, A Real Guide to Really Getting It Together Once and For All has it all so that you can discover your true self, define your own mold and kick ass along the way.

ASHLEY RICKARDS is best known for her lead role on Awkward., MTV's popular scripted comedy–drama, for which she was nominated for a Critic's Choice Award and Teen Choice Award. A former equestrian, Rickards graduated from high school with honors at the age of fifteen and is a member of Mensa. In addition to acting, she also writes (screenplays, short films/sketches, poetry, articles and songs), paints and sings (outside of the shower, too). She currently resides in Los Angeles–of course.