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A review by markalkman
How to Be a Grown-Up by Daisy Buchanan
4.0
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
“We should all seek to surround ourselves with people whom we choose, who choose us back, and make us feel ten times taller than we actually are.”
Yes, this was exactly what I needed to read right now. Absolutely loved this, especially the chapters on self care, work, sadness and money. Some bits were so relatable that it felt like I was reading my own story. It's so good to know that the things I'm struggling with in my twenties are universal problems, shit that women all over the world deal with on a daily basis (and I'm sure men do to, but this book is written by a woman, for women). It's comforting to know that I'm not alone; gives me a sense of belonging and of being part of a sisterhood. Reading this book also made me realize that making mistakes, feeling horribly sad, wanting to eat an entire bar of chocolate or getting drunk once in a while are NOT defining who I am as a person, but they are part of me and that's okay.
Really enjoyed this (finished it in two days, so yeah). Highly recommend it!
“We can't future-proof love. When we're with someone, we're vulnerable. Love is dangerous, and there's no way of doing it safely. There is no condom for the heart. But we can protect ourselves with self love, and the knowledge that we don't need anyone to complete us. We can't be with anyone who makes us feel as though we're not enough on our own.”
“We should all seek to surround ourselves with people whom we choose, who choose us back, and make us feel ten times taller than we actually are.”
Yes, this was exactly what I needed to read right now. Absolutely loved this, especially the chapters on self care, work, sadness and money. Some bits were so relatable that it felt like I was reading my own story. It's so good to know that the things I'm struggling with in my twenties are universal problems, shit that women all over the world deal with on a daily basis (and I'm sure men do to, but this book is written by a woman, for women). It's comforting to know that I'm not alone; gives me a sense of belonging and of being part of a sisterhood. Reading this book also made me realize that making mistakes, feeling horribly sad, wanting to eat an entire bar of chocolate or getting drunk once in a while are NOT defining who I am as a person, but they are part of me and that's okay.
Really enjoyed this (finished it in two days, so yeah). Highly recommend it!
“We can't future-proof love. When we're with someone, we're vulnerable. Love is dangerous, and there's no way of doing it safely. There is no condom for the heart. But we can protect ourselves with self love, and the knowledge that we don't need anyone to complete us. We can't be with anyone who makes us feel as though we're not enough on our own.”