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katewhite77's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Part memoir, part self help book. This is a warm, funny and honest guide to serviving your first decade as an adult your 20s. It covers everything from career advice to physical and mental health from fashion advice to how to be nice to be nice to your parents and a lot else besides.
I only wish I had a book like this when I was 17. I might not have made quite so many mistakes and rash decisions
I only wish I had a book like this when I was 17. I might not have made quite so many mistakes and rash decisions
megwatrin's review against another edition
5.0
Loved the book! It's full of real stories and how to grow from them. I surely will go back to it when I want to remember some of the stuff she says. She gives you advice and makes you laugh at the same time.
laurenlilley's review
4.0
I wanted this to be a bit more impactful and reshape me. It had some great moments but i don’t think I’ll be thinking about it for ages
rhodamack09's review
4.0
This review was originally posted on StrupagSometimes it's just nice to read a book that you can relate to. I might be in my thirties and been through a lot in my three and a bit decades on the planet, but I think How To Be A Grown-Up is a phrase I'll forever ponder (won't we all) and so Daisy Buchanan's book called to me.
Ok, full disclosure, I didn't actually know who Daisy Buchanan was before I picked up this book (if you're wondering she is an award-winning journalist and Grazia agony aunt), but I now feel like she's my pal.
Buchanan shares her life with such honesty; the lessons shes's learned, mistakes she's made, emotions she has tackled, such that by the end of this book I felt I knew her. From Instagram jealousy to fear of the financial, panic attacks to body image, Daisy writes with honesty, humour, and wit. Her anecdotes are relatable, and I can't tell you the number of times I felt less alone reading this.
Going through major changes at this stage in my life isn't something that I ever expected or wanted, but although Daisy's story is very different to mine, her kindness and advice on being kind to yourself shine through. It has helped me.
Sometimes I fear a book like this can come across a bit 'preachy' but that isn't the case here. Daisy lifts the lid on her life with seemingly nothing off limits - sharing her more difficult times with us as well as the happier times.
I enjoyed Daisy's writing, her way with words and turn of phrase often appealing to my sense of humour.
Perhaps I related to a lot of this book as I was raised in the same era as Daisy. However, I do feel that those in their 20s will get a lot from this book, maybe a bit like an older sister sharing advice.
20s, 30s or 40s - do we ever really know how to be a grown-up? If this is a question that you often ponder then Daisy's book is one for you. A perfect easy-to-read book for your Summer TBR.
P.S. I just noticed that the Kindle edition is only 99p on Amazon right now! (Not an affiliate link)
Ok, full disclosure, I didn't actually know who Daisy Buchanan was before I picked up this book (if you're wondering she is an award-winning journalist and Grazia agony aunt), but I now feel like she's my pal.
Buchanan shares her life with such honesty; the lessons shes's learned, mistakes she's made, emotions she has tackled, such that by the end of this book I felt I knew her. From Instagram jealousy to fear of the financial, panic attacks to body image, Daisy writes with honesty, humour, and wit. Her anecdotes are relatable, and I can't tell you the number of times I felt less alone reading this.
Going through major changes at this stage in my life isn't something that I ever expected or wanted, but although Daisy's story is very different to mine, her kindness and advice on being kind to yourself shine through. It has helped me.
Sometimes I fear a book like this can come across a bit 'preachy' but that isn't the case here. Daisy lifts the lid on her life with seemingly nothing off limits - sharing her more difficult times with us as well as the happier times.
I enjoyed Daisy's writing, her way with words and turn of phrase often appealing to my sense of humour.
Perhaps I related to a lot of this book as I was raised in the same era as Daisy. However, I do feel that those in their 20s will get a lot from this book, maybe a bit like an older sister sharing advice.
20s, 30s or 40s - do we ever really know how to be a grown-up? If this is a question that you often ponder then Daisy's book is one for you. A perfect easy-to-read book for your Summer TBR.
P.S. I just noticed that the Kindle edition is only 99p on Amazon right now! (Not an affiliate link)
thecraftywelshie's review
4.0
I absolutely loved listening to this book! It was incredibly relatable and learnt a lot. The only grumble that I have about it, is that I was not fussed on the person reading it to me. Other than that, I highly recommend it!
caoimhecreed's review
3.0
It’s a good read, some of the advice is good but I didn’t find it really groundbreaking. I might be being unfair though, as I have been reading a lot of similar stuff and I guess I’m finding it tiresome. It might be better for women in their early twenties. The chapter on friendship was probably my favourite, I liked the finance one too.
what_sammy_read's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
I ordered this book a while ago when I was in the mood for memoirs, and after recently reading Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton, I wondered if anything would be able to top it. From the contents page and the blurb, I thought I would adore this book because it felt like it would be really relatable to me, but it turned out to be a bit hit and miss. Don't get me wrong, Daisy Buchanan discusses some really important topics of adult life, and there are some great bits of advice to take away from reading this book. A lot of people have complained about the chapter on washing your hair, but frankly I found this chapter to be a godsend because me and my hair need all the help they can get!
The main issue with this book for me was the tone in which it was written. A lot of the time, it felt less like a personal memoir (though Daisy does share her own anecdotes throughout), and more like a patronising self-help manual which, at times, felt like you were being told to do this, and not that purely based on the author's experiences. This was the main different I found between this book and Dolly Alderton's memoir (read: masterpiece) in that Dolly is sharing her experiences, without necessarily telling us that her way is the right way. Perhaps I'm misinterpreting the purpose of How To Be A Grown Up, but that's how it came across to me anyway.
Highlight: this book covers so many relevant topics for people navigating their twenties, and despite my feelings of its being quite patronising at times, I think there are still lessons to be learnt from this book and Daisy's experiences.
The main issue with this book for me was the tone in which it was written. A lot of the time, it felt less like a personal memoir (though Daisy does share her own anecdotes throughout), and more like a patronising self-help manual which, at times, felt like you were being told to do this, and not that purely based on the author's experiences. This was the main different I found between this book and Dolly Alderton's memoir (read: masterpiece) in that Dolly is sharing her experiences, without necessarily telling us that her way is the right way. Perhaps I'm misinterpreting the purpose of How To Be A Grown Up, but that's how it came across to me anyway.
Highlight: this book covers so many relevant topics for people navigating their twenties, and despite my feelings of its being quite patronising at times, I think there are still lessons to be learnt from this book and Daisy's experiences.
heynatheynat's review
4.0
This book arrived a decade too late for me but this was comforting, hilarious and relatable.
joannideezy's review
5.0
I was so overcome with emotion I accidentally hit myself in the face when I finished this book. I currently feel so encouraged and empowered that I can do the grown up thing thanks to Daisy. There is a quote from Bryony Gordon on the back that reads, ‘I really, really, really, could have done with Daisy Buchanan in my twenties.’ and here I am, one of the lucky ones who has this book in her twenties. AND Almost a whole 7 years to give it some rereads.