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dunneniamh's review
3.0
This book sells an idea of teaching you how to be a grown-up. It's part memoir, part self-help manual with top tips from the author about to survive and thrive as an adult, or perhaps an almost adult. However, what's missing is a sincere effort to explain the intricacies of living well, or at least living. It's funny and charming on occasion, but I think it's designed towards a certain kind of person. Someone who perhaps is unsure of the direction their life is taking. Someone who did all the typical teenage things before their twenties. I'm only in my early twenties, and I think I'm not quite in the age-range for this book to really hit home. In some cases, I found myself not wanting to read chapters because I'm in the middle of the issues she talks about and I didn't want to read about it. It's one of those light, entertaining books that puts wellbeing and mindfulness at the forefront, and I can't say that I didn't enjoy reading it, but I found myself a bit bored by the time I got to the end of the book. Buchanan writes with obvious charm, but lacks a certain wit that grips the reader from the beginning of this memoir.
ljbentley27's review
3.0
It is hard being an adult. Especially when you are in your twenties . When you think about it, you are still in your infancy of being an adult. You are still learning how to be a grown p. It is this strange paradigm that is the subject of Daisy Buchanan’s book How to Be A Grown Up.
I really related to this book and Buchanan’s struggles. I struggled through my twenties. I got myself in debt due to the dreaded FOMO. I lost friends, had dramatic romantic dalliances. I won’t lie, my twenties were awesome but they also sucked.
How to Be A Grown Up should be issued to everyone as a set text when they turn eighteen. It is definitely a book for anyone feeling a bit unsure about this whole adult life thing. If you feel like you are doing your twenties “wrong” (and at some point you probably will) then Daisy Buchanan is here to assure you that you are doing just fine.
For more information regarding Daisy Buchanan (NotRollerGirl) please visit her Twitter page.
For more information regarding Headline Books (@Headlinepg) please visit www.headline.co.uk.
I really related to this book and Buchanan’s struggles. I struggled through my twenties. I got myself in debt due to the dreaded FOMO. I lost friends, had dramatic romantic dalliances. I won’t lie, my twenties were awesome but they also sucked.
How to Be A Grown Up should be issued to everyone as a set text when they turn eighteen. It is definitely a book for anyone feeling a bit unsure about this whole adult life thing. If you feel like you are doing your twenties “wrong” (and at some point you probably will) then Daisy Buchanan is here to assure you that you are doing just fine.
For more information regarding Daisy Buchanan (NotRollerGirl) please visit her Twitter page.
For more information regarding Headline Books (@Headlinepg) please visit www.headline.co.uk.
julisteff's review
4.0
3.5/5⭐️
I have enjoyed this book. It was funny, witty and smart. I flew through it, it was such an easy read. Even though it wasn’t particularly enlightening, I have found some much needed reassurance within its pages. Sometimes it’s nice to be reminded of the simplest things.
However, I also think it covered too many topics and should have been more detailed. She had some good advice, but I wish there was more of it.
A full review will be posted on my blog: writersinsomnia.blogspot.com
I have enjoyed this book. It was funny, witty and smart. I flew through it, it was such an easy read. Even though it wasn’t particularly enlightening, I have found some much needed reassurance within its pages. Sometimes it’s nice to be reminded of the simplest things.
However, I also think it covered too many topics and should have been more detailed. She had some good advice, but I wish there was more of it.
A full review will be posted on my blog: writersinsomnia.blogspot.com
rachieroo's review
4.0
A very quick and easy read, but still helpful on certain aspects of life. Some parts are obvious and you wonder why she put them in there, but I guess to me it's obvious but to others it might not be? Will certainly go back and highlight certain advice and thoughts to remind me how not to be jealous, or how to relax and be calm etc. Enjoyed her anecdotes too, I'm glad there's so many!
saccalai's review
3.0
First of all, a bit of a disclaimer. This book is aimed at 20 somethings which puts me just a little (a lot) out of the main demographic. However, I don't feel like a grown up most of the time so I thought it could still be useful. As if to prove that I need growing up advice, I caught myself trying to stuff the book into the teeny tiny little kids bag I had bought. However, there were also some signs it was not really for me, such as when I had to google Encarta... and I'm still left wondering what on Earth are jorts???
The book is full of humorous stories about experiences we all go through like making new friends, falling in love and trying to relax. While not exactly life changing, the book is actually full of bits of good advice, such as to keep moving. Sometimes just putting one foot in front of the other is enough of a purpose. It made me want to make an effort to widen my social circle. It is also good for just dipping into when you need advice on something particular. There are chapters for anything from how to be confident, how to make mistakes, and even how to wash your hair. As well as advice on panic attacks and how to be sad.
My favourite thing was the summaries and advice at the ends of the chapters. The section titled "Do you really need to tweet that?" was the absolute best part of the book. Hilarious and so very wise! But I also completely loved this line: I know...how important it is to remember quietly, 'I am good,' instead of screaming, 'Everyone else is better.'
The book is full of humorous stories about experiences we all go through like making new friends, falling in love and trying to relax. While not exactly life changing, the book is actually full of bits of good advice, such as to keep moving. Sometimes just putting one foot in front of the other is enough of a purpose. It made me want to make an effort to widen my social circle. It is also good for just dipping into when you need advice on something particular. There are chapters for anything from how to be confident, how to make mistakes, and even how to wash your hair. As well as advice on panic attacks and how to be sad.
My favourite thing was the summaries and advice at the ends of the chapters. The section titled "Do you really need to tweet that?" was the absolute best part of the book. Hilarious and so very wise! But I also completely loved this line: I know...how important it is to remember quietly, 'I am good,' instead of screaming, 'Everyone else is better.'
laurag22's review
5.0
This is a really good read for millennials who suffer from imposter syndrome. It is full of useful practical advice from someone who has been there and isn't preaching from a place of believed authority.
brigeorgie's review
5.0
Honest, truthful and hilarious. And maybe, I know how to wash my hair correctly now.