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Almost Adulting: All You Need to Know to Get It Together
For fans of Grace Helbig and Alexa Chung comes a fresh, hilarious guide to growing up your way from social media influencer and lifestyle vlogger Arden Rose.
In Almost Adulting — perfect for budding adults, failing adults, and eaters of microwave mug brownies — Arden tells you how to survive your future adulthood. Topics include:
-Making internet friends who are cool and not murderers
-Flirting with someone in a way to make them think you are cool and not a murderer
-Being in an actual relationship where you talk about your feelings in a healthy manner??? To the other person???????
-Eating enough protein
-Assembling a somewhat acceptable adult wardrobe when you have zero dollars
-Going on adventures without starting to smell
-How sex is supposed to feel, but, like, actually though
By the end of the book — a mash-up of essays, lists, and artwork — you'll have learned not only how to dress yourself, how to travel alone, how to talk to strangers online, and how to date strangers (in PERSON!), but also how to pass as a real, functioning, appropriately socialized adult.
In Almost Adulting — perfect for budding adults, failing adults, and eaters of microwave mug brownies — Arden tells you how to survive your future adulthood. Topics include:
-Making internet friends who are cool and not murderers
-Flirting with someone in a way to make them think you are cool and not a murderer
-Being in an actual relationship where you talk about your feelings in a healthy manner??? To the other person???????
-Eating enough protein
-Assembling a somewhat acceptable adult wardrobe when you have zero dollars
-Going on adventures without starting to smell
-How sex is supposed to feel, but, like, actually though
By the end of the book — a mash-up of essays, lists, and artwork — you'll have learned not only how to dress yourself, how to travel alone, how to talk to strangers online, and how to date strangers (in PERSON!), but also how to pass as a real, functioning, appropriately socialized adult.
208 pages, Hardcover
First published March 28, 2017
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June 9, 2017
This reads less like “Here’s how to adult” than “Here’s how
I
adult!” That doesn’t surprise me, because most books i’ve read that come from YouTubers always have this air of self-importance (a harsh word, but I don’t know an alternative). I really wish this book would have been sold as a memoir or something other than a how-to guide, because although I love Arden’s message about sex and body positivity, as well as other things mentioned in this book, it was all very standard and not impressing as an advice book?
Literally some of the advice was “Stop worrying so much!” which…… idk if i’m just bitter because I have anxiety and that’s basically the most useless advice EVER to someone like me, it was all very basic and really wasn’t motivating at all. That’s why I say this would work better as a memoir or something adjacent to what other YouTubers have written books about—I enjoyed her backstories about her life more than I enjoyed her trying to be a cheerleader about it. It would read more genuine as a book about her life than her trying to tell you what to do with yours. Because in the end, she gives all this advice about sex and decorating your house and long-distance relationships, when in reality, she’s kind of just telling you about her life, and how she goes about those things?
Regardless, I liked her voice. I agree with her about pretty much everything in this book. She's funny, she's classy, and she's gorgeous and I like her videos. I think for the first time, this is a YouTuber book that you could probably read without having watched the person's videos and still enjoy.
Literally some of the advice was “Stop worrying so much!” which…… idk if i’m just bitter because I have anxiety and that’s basically the most useless advice EVER to someone like me, it was all very basic and really wasn’t motivating at all. That’s why I say this would work better as a memoir or something adjacent to what other YouTubers have written books about—I enjoyed her backstories about her life more than I enjoyed her trying to be a cheerleader about it. It would read more genuine as a book about her life than her trying to tell you what to do with yours. Because in the end, she gives all this advice about sex and decorating your house and long-distance relationships, when in reality, she’s kind of just telling you about her life, and how she goes about those things?
Regardless, I liked her voice. I agree with her about pretty much everything in this book. She's funny, she's classy, and she's gorgeous and I like her videos. I think for the first time, this is a YouTuber book that you could probably read without having watched the person's videos and still enjoy.
August 2, 2018
“We’re tough as shit and we’re going to make it.”
In Almost Adulting — perfect for budding adults, failing adults, and eaters of microwave mug brownies — Arden Rose tells you how to survive your future adulthood. Topics include:
• The importance of being your own best friend in life. And treating yourself with kindness.
• Dealing with trichotillomania and discussing mental health issues.
• Modern romance and her two-year relationship with Will Darbyshire, who's book, This Modern Love, I coincidentally reviewed a few months back. Including discussions of their first encounter, their budding romance leading to something more, and all things in between.
• The perks and cons of online friendships and online dating, along with talks of long-distance platonic/romantic relationships.
“With the right level of judgment and discernment, you can find a best friend, or a boyfriend, without ever leaving your bedroom.”
• Adulthood and not fitting into said category just yet.
• Body image and body positivity.
• What Rose learned through all her crying jags, which lead us to the topic of emotions and mental-health well-being.
• Frankly discussing topics related to sex, from education, masturbation, birth-control, and practicing safe sex. I personally think this was one of the best pieces because of how open and heart-to-heart it felt.
• The author's struggle with OCD and disordered eating, which she put in to remind us to take care of our physical and mental well-being.
But above all I cherished this book when Arden Rose talked candidly about her thoughts and feelings. Her honesty is inspiring. However, this lead me to having a bit of trouble with Almost Adulting in certain pieces when the writing leaned towards giving generic and nonspecific advice. That is to say, I appreciated this book more when it focused on being memoir-y and not advice-y.
On that positive note, I also loved the notable humor thrown in here, which I wasn't expecting at all. Since I'm not that familiar with the author's work on Youtube, I had no idea what to anticipate going into this book. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised when I got out more than a handful of laughs.
Like this moment where she had to decide the future of her relationship:
“I wanted to do more than text him occasionally about the new Game of Thrones episode. So we made a real date. I was going to be in London. He was picking me up at my rented apartment in West Hempstead. He had my address. This was the point of no return. Either I went on this date, or I would have to fake my own death.”
Or this comical paragraph on connecting with people online:
“I find it hard to make deep connections with people. I like meeting people casually at parties; I love a good party friend. But the moment someone gets out their Oprah face and tries to dig into my soul, I immediately scuttle into the corner of my brain far away from all in-depth conversations. The opposite is true when I’m chatting with someone online. I know that sounds crazy, but I find it easier to be honest and forthright with my opinions when I have a computer to hide behind. I’m like an emotional troll”
With all that I adored, however, I quickly came to notice how in certain essays Arden Rose's thoughts are quite contradictory, which consequently made for an impassive read. The more rambling and jumbling pieces came across like the author couldn't gather her opinion on a specific topic.
But to end this review on a positive note, I did appreciate the dandy illustrations scattered throughout:
3.5/5 stars
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In Almost Adulting — perfect for budding adults, failing adults, and eaters of microwave mug brownies — Arden Rose tells you how to survive your future adulthood. Topics include:
• The importance of being your own best friend in life. And treating yourself with kindness.
• Dealing with trichotillomania and discussing mental health issues.
• Modern romance and her two-year relationship with Will Darbyshire, who's book, This Modern Love, I coincidentally reviewed a few months back. Including discussions of their first encounter, their budding romance leading to something more, and all things in between.
• The perks and cons of online friendships and online dating, along with talks of long-distance platonic/romantic relationships.
“With the right level of judgment and discernment, you can find a best friend, or a boyfriend, without ever leaving your bedroom.”
• Adulthood and not fitting into said category just yet.
• Body image and body positivity.
• What Rose learned through all her crying jags, which lead us to the topic of emotions and mental-health well-being.
• Frankly discussing topics related to sex, from education, masturbation, birth-control, and practicing safe sex. I personally think this was one of the best pieces because of how open and heart-to-heart it felt.
• The author's struggle with OCD and disordered eating, which she put in to remind us to take care of our physical and mental well-being.
But above all I cherished this book when Arden Rose talked candidly about her thoughts and feelings. Her honesty is inspiring. However, this lead me to having a bit of trouble with Almost Adulting in certain pieces when the writing leaned towards giving generic and nonspecific advice. That is to say, I appreciated this book more when it focused on being memoir-y and not advice-y.
On that positive note, I also loved the notable humor thrown in here, which I wasn't expecting at all. Since I'm not that familiar with the author's work on Youtube, I had no idea what to anticipate going into this book. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised when I got out more than a handful of laughs.
Like this moment where she had to decide the future of her relationship:
“I wanted to do more than text him occasionally about the new Game of Thrones episode. So we made a real date. I was going to be in London. He was picking me up at my rented apartment in West Hempstead. He had my address. This was the point of no return. Either I went on this date, or I would have to fake my own death.”
Or this comical paragraph on connecting with people online:
“I find it hard to make deep connections with people. I like meeting people casually at parties; I love a good party friend. But the moment someone gets out their Oprah face and tries to dig into my soul, I immediately scuttle into the corner of my brain far away from all in-depth conversations. The opposite is true when I’m chatting with someone online. I know that sounds crazy, but I find it easier to be honest and forthright with my opinions when I have a computer to hide behind. I’m like an emotional troll”
With all that I adored, however, I quickly came to notice how in certain essays Arden Rose's thoughts are quite contradictory, which consequently made for an impassive read. The more rambling and jumbling pieces came across like the author couldn't gather her opinion on a specific topic.
But to end this review on a positive note, I did appreciate the dandy illustrations scattered throughout:
3.5/5 stars
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March 29, 2017
Received it this morning as a gift and finished during a long train ride. Staring out the window would have been more entertaining. Is it a good read? No. Did I learn anything substantial? Absolutely not. I'm not sure if this book was supposed to be informative or entertaining, maybe an attempt at both.. Either way, I don't know what I was expecting out of a book written by a Youtuber in her early twenties sans real job. There are plenty of real self-help type books out there written by professionals if that's what you're looking for. Please don't take life advice from a kid with no college education who believes she can regurgitate shit she read on tumblr and "educate" you. It makes me a little uneasy that people will take sex advice from someone who has simply had sex. Please find legitimate and credible sources if you're looking for an informative read, not several diary entries written by an established youtuber trying to make money off of her young fan base. Think rationally about the information you are fed. If you simply purchased this book because you support Arden, cool/right on. If you are looking for legitimate life advice, look elsewhere. This book doesn't contain anything you shouldn't already know, and the fact that a naive beauty guru believes she can provide you with "All You Need to Know to Get It Together" is absurd. Don't waste your time. The best part is the cute misleading cover.
July 6, 2018
I actually finished listening to the audiobook of this a few days ago, but needed a way before I could sit down and type my full thoughts on it. I recently took out a subscription to the Scribd app and this was my first audiobook I chose off of the app! Needless to say, I have zero regrets about picking this one. Arden is the narrator for her own book and that for me was the right choice. Almost Adulting talks about Arden's life experiences and lots of relatable topics such as school, relationships, sex, mental health. It was a light-hearted listen, I've forgotten how many times I ended up giggling throughout the audiobook. Arden did go into details about some topics I mentioned from the list above, but there is also representation for trichotillomania which I admire Arden for being so honest and open about it.
Perfect length and a great first pick for anyone new to the Scribd app or just listening to audiobooks in general.
Perfect length and a great first pick for anyone new to the Scribd app or just listening to audiobooks in general.
June 14, 2017
2.5 stars.
As I'm turning 18 in a less than a month, I thought this book would be perfect for my transition into an Official Adult. To be honest, I didn't know who Arden Rose was before I picked up this book but I liked the cover and the synopsis. Upon reading it, I can sum up my feelings towards this book with "ehhhhh."
What I liked:
- The little pictures! I liked the cute graphics, and I felt like it really added a bit of character to the book, you know? They're actually really adorable.
- The sex-positivity chapter was pretty awesome. It made me feel pretty empowered, and I think a lot of people would like this chapter.
What I didn't like:
- I didn't mind the personal anecdotes, as it was expected, since it's her book, but honestly, it was mostly about VidCon and her boyfriend, and since I'm not a huge Youtube watcher and I didn't know who these people were, I didn't really care.
- A lot of the advice were kind of silly, like "Choose positivity/optimism" or something along those lines. Like that's nice, but it's not that easy lol
Overall, ALMOST ADULTING was a pretty quick read, and I appreciated some the life lessons that Rose included. I'm sure a lot of people will like this, such as her fans, but I felt like it lacked something that could make me really enjoy it.
As I'm turning 18 in a less than a month, I thought this book would be perfect for my transition into an Official Adult. To be honest, I didn't know who Arden Rose was before I picked up this book but I liked the cover and the synopsis. Upon reading it, I can sum up my feelings towards this book with "ehhhhh."
What I liked:
- The little pictures! I liked the cute graphics, and I felt like it really added a bit of character to the book, you know? They're actually really adorable.
- The sex-positivity chapter was pretty awesome. It made me feel pretty empowered, and I think a lot of people would like this chapter.
What I didn't like:
- I didn't mind the personal anecdotes, as it was expected, since it's her book, but honestly, it was mostly about VidCon and her boyfriend, and since I'm not a huge Youtube watcher and I didn't know who these people were, I didn't really care.
- A lot of the advice were kind of silly, like "Choose positivity/optimism" or something along those lines. Like that's nice, but it's not that easy lol
Overall, ALMOST ADULTING was a pretty quick read, and I appreciated some the life lessons that Rose included. I'm sure a lot of people will like this, such as her fans, but I felt like it lacked something that could make me really enjoy it.
March 25, 2018
3.5/4.0 STARS
I'm too tired to write a review but this book was adorable. I know a lot of people had problems with it because the "advice" was generic and there were a lot of personal stories but...isn't that the point? I listened to it on audiobook which I think helped. Made the whole thing more relatable and funny.
I'm too tired to write a review but this book was adorable. I know a lot of people had problems with it because the "advice" was generic and there were a lot of personal stories but...isn't that the point? I listened to it on audiobook which I think helped. Made the whole thing more relatable and funny.
February 15, 2017
A poorly written ghost-written book from yet another YouTuber. This review is not because she is a rude person either.
September 12, 2017
I honestly don't understand what the point of this book actually is.
None of the 'advice' was constructive and it just seemed really messy and repetitive to me. It might have been more interesting for those who watch the author's videos as it was more of a very short and light autobiography rather than advice on becoming an adult.
I didn't buy this with the hope of learning anything from it really, but I can't say I found it at all entertaining either. Sorry, this one wasn't for me.
None of the 'advice' was constructive and it just seemed really messy and repetitive to me. It might have been more interesting for those who watch the author's videos as it was more of a very short and light autobiography rather than advice on becoming an adult.
I didn't buy this with the hope of learning anything from it really, but I can't say I found it at all entertaining either. Sorry, this one wasn't for me.
May 28, 2017
3.5 STARS
Nothing mind blowingly new as someone who is also almost adulting, but very relatable and kind of funny. Great quick read.
Nothing mind blowingly new as someone who is also almost adulting, but very relatable and kind of funny. Great quick read.
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December 13, 2016BEYOND EXCITED and no seriously I need this
April 22, 2017
Quando peguei Almost Adulting para ler pensei que seria um memoir da Arden sobre aventuras e dificuldades de crescer, mas não é nada disso. Almost Adulting é livro know-how, basicamente, a Arden dá diversas dicas e conselhos sobre como se sair melhor no mundo adulto e tenta contar de uma forma engraçada e sem compromisso (acho). Minhas expectativas diminuíram depois disso, claro que essa parte é minha culpa, se eu tivesse lido pelo menos a sinopse eu saberia que não era o que eu estava esperando, no entanto, nem a escrita da Arden não salvou o dia. Por vezes ela repete a palavra "unbeknownst", e, para um leitor perceber isso, então tem algo errado. Além das palavras estranhas, a escrita me pareceu muito... simples e desinteressante, não foi nada tão grave que me fez querer desistir do livro, mas eu não sentia muita firmeza no que ela falava (se isso faz sentido).
Porém, um dos maiores pontos negativos pra mim foi que ela não soube bem como dar dicas e conselhos, o que é todo o objetivo do livro. Algumas dicas são jogadas na sua cara como se fossem uma verdade universal e outras são óbvias demais para o tema do livro, por exemplo, "tenha uma alimentação melhor! pague suas contas logo!" NO SHIT. Tudo que ela escreveu é muito subjetivo, você pode estar pensando "claro né! é um nonfiction sobre as experiências dela", eu já li outros nonfictions cujos autores não tinham nada a ver comigo e mesmo assim consegui me identificar, a rotina de trabalho e estilo de vida que ela descreve simplesmente não funcionou comigo, e é dentro dessa rotina que todo o tema do livro é montado, então... (Sem falar que algumas vezes durante a leitura eu literalmente pensava "this is so white girl problems".)
Apesar de tudo, o livro começa bem, mas termina méh (eu nem percebi que tinha acabado até ver a parte de agradecimentos). Dá pra sentir o esforço da Arden em contas boas histórias e dar dicas eficientes, mas não consegui me identificar com muitas coisas. Mas recomendo Almost Adulting para adolescentes que ainda acham que ser adulto é demais, você vai aprender uma coisas ou duas com as histórias da Arden.
Porém, um dos maiores pontos negativos pra mim foi que ela não soube bem como dar dicas e conselhos, o que é todo o objetivo do livro. Algumas dicas são jogadas na sua cara como se fossem uma verdade universal e outras são óbvias demais para o tema do livro, por exemplo, "tenha uma alimentação melhor! pague suas contas logo!" NO SHIT. Tudo que ela escreveu é muito subjetivo, você pode estar pensando "claro né! é um nonfiction sobre as experiências dela", eu já li outros nonfictions cujos autores não tinham nada a ver comigo e mesmo assim consegui me identificar, a rotina de trabalho e estilo de vida que ela descreve simplesmente não funcionou comigo, e é dentro dessa rotina que todo o tema do livro é montado, então... (Sem falar que algumas vezes durante a leitura eu literalmente pensava "this is so white girl problems".)
Apesar de tudo, o livro começa bem, mas termina méh (eu nem percebi que tinha acabado até ver a parte de agradecimentos). Dá pra sentir o esforço da Arden em contas boas histórias e dar dicas eficientes, mas não consegui me identificar com muitas coisas. Mas recomendo Almost Adulting para adolescentes que ainda acham que ser adulto é demais, você vai aprender uma coisas ou duas com as histórias da Arden.
November 11, 2018
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Finally, a YouTuber I haven't previously watched or even heard of.
This was a quick and really funny read. I can see why people compare her to Grace Helbig; she has that similar goofy, ball of anxiety type of humour.
Coming into this autobiography without knowing anything about Arden Rose, I definitely left the book loving her and wanting to know more about her so I quickly went to watch some of her videos.
THIS GIRL IS BLUNT AS HELL AND I'M ALL ABOUT IT.
I loved the way she was very open about all the mental health issues she has struggled with since her teen years.
I feel that if anyone was reading this and having similar issues, the fact that she spoke so openly and frankly about everything would be a great comfort for anyone who needed help, but was struggling to admit it to themselves, friends or family.
Her discussion about her long distance relationship was something that I really connected with.
The couple seem to have the sweetest relationship that feels like it's one that could go the distance.
The sex chapter towards the end of the book was absolutely brilliant.
It is so rare that you hear women open up so honestly and frankly about sex and masturbation, but she managed to do it without it being cringy and awkward and I loved it.
Hearing her experience with her religious upbringing and her first time and all the awkwardness and disappointed that came with it had me in bits.
The way she opened up about her struggles with her sick father was heartbreaking and made me tear up a little.
Overall, I'm really glad I gave this a read and have walked away from it with an improved and more open minded view of certain topics.
Will definitely be checking out more of her channel!
Listened to via Scribd!
Finally, a YouTuber I haven't previously watched or even heard of.
This was a quick and really funny read. I can see why people compare her to Grace Helbig; she has that similar goofy, ball of anxiety type of humour.
Coming into this autobiography without knowing anything about Arden Rose, I definitely left the book loving her and wanting to know more about her so I quickly went to watch some of her videos.
THIS GIRL IS BLUNT AS HELL AND I'M ALL ABOUT IT.
I loved the way she was very open about all the mental health issues she has struggled with since her teen years.
I feel that if anyone was reading this and having similar issues, the fact that she spoke so openly and frankly about everything would be a great comfort for anyone who needed help, but was struggling to admit it to themselves, friends or family.
Her discussion about her long distance relationship was something that I really connected with.
The couple seem to have the sweetest relationship that feels like it's one that could go the distance.
The sex chapter towards the end of the book was absolutely brilliant.
It is so rare that you hear women open up so honestly and frankly about sex and masturbation, but she managed to do it without it being cringy and awkward and I loved it.
Hearing her experience with her religious upbringing and her first time and all the awkwardness and disappointed that came with it had me in bits.
The way she opened up about her struggles with her sick father was heartbreaking and made me tear up a little.
Overall, I'm really glad I gave this a read and have walked away from it with an improved and more open minded view of certain topics.
Will definitely be checking out more of her channel!
August 10, 2017
First of all where can I get myself a relationship like Arden and Will's ?
This was a quick and fun read, the way Arden has written this was very witty and enjoyable to read.
But this book did disappoint me a bit, the stories were fun and some very relatable but it's not that much of an advice book at all and I did hope for that !
This was a quick and fun read, the way Arden has written this was very witty and enjoyable to read.
But this book did disappoint me a bit, the stories were fun and some very relatable but it's not that much of an advice book at all and I did hope for that !
September 7, 2017
Easy, fun and enjoyable :)
I was surprised that I liked so much a book written by a YouTuber, who I haven't even watched. So you can freely read and enjoy it despite not following Arden on any social medias.
I was surprised that I liked so much a book written by a YouTuber, who I haven't even watched. So you can freely read and enjoy it despite not following Arden on any social medias.
February 4, 2021
When I start books I commit to finishing them no matter how brutal the process is. This book was an exception. It is horribly written and stupid. Good frkn night.
April 6, 2017
The book reads somewhat like a memoir but with some very valid insight and guidance to adulthood. I like the writer's quirky personality that really shined through in the writing style.
I really liked how she addressed society and body image and the concept of what is "beautiful".
"By setting a physical standard based on one particular form, you disqualify entire gene pools, races, and cultures from feeling celebrated. It's not fair that for centuries the 1 percent got to determine what defines beauty."
The section about her dad was endearing and relatable. And the part about emotions was also relatable and enlightening in a way.
Most, if not all, of the book is empowering and uplifting which is a strong point in my opinion. I am admittedly envious of Arden's romantic relationship and seemingly happy life but she's worked to get there and she has had her fair share of struggles along the way. I am glad she is in a good place now. And I'm inspired by her words and story that I can overcome my own obstacles and create a life for myself that I am happy in too.
This book, although a bit different to what I was expecting was not disappointing. It's a very thoughtful and personal outlook on "almost adulting" which proved to be a fitting title!
I really liked how she addressed society and body image and the concept of what is "beautiful".
"By setting a physical standard based on one particular form, you disqualify entire gene pools, races, and cultures from feeling celebrated. It's not fair that for centuries the 1 percent got to determine what defines beauty."
The section about her dad was endearing and relatable. And the part about emotions was also relatable and enlightening in a way.
Most, if not all, of the book is empowering and uplifting which is a strong point in my opinion. I am admittedly envious of Arden's romantic relationship and seemingly happy life but she's worked to get there and she has had her fair share of struggles along the way. I am glad she is in a good place now. And I'm inspired by her words and story that I can overcome my own obstacles and create a life for myself that I am happy in too.
This book, although a bit different to what I was expecting was not disappointing. It's a very thoughtful and personal outlook on "almost adulting" which proved to be a fitting title!
September 29, 2021
i started reading this expecting advice on how to juggle life after school and going into uni/college but after some point the author was talking about her experiences and stuff and i wasn't overly interested? it was still fun though and after finishing it, i can say i understand that everything she wrote could be very helpful. so yeah that was a short fun helpful book, which kinda put me in a small reading slump- if any of you have any books about handling uni or being an adult, drop your recs!!
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May 1, 2017Originally posted on The Common Shelf
"No one in the history of mankind has ever been exactly identical to me. That is an incredible and humble idea. I am the only me that will ever exist, and regardless of how insecure I can feel at times, I'm going to do a damn good job at me-ing."
Almost Adulting is a book for all those 20 something year olds who are still figuring out their way in the adult life. It is no guide to entering adulthood, nor is it an educational book for adults. It's a book written by a 21 year old, sharing her experiences and telling you it's okay to feel what you are feeling, it's okay to be going to through things, they are all part of growing up. The book, in around 200 pages, deals with a lot of topics like:
-Self importance
-Modern day relationships
-Body image
-Mental issues
-OCD
-Family
-Sex
-Emotions
Rose has done a great job in writing this book, the writing was no formal way of expression by the author, it felt like a friend telling you things which are important, to guide you through this age, to tell you it's going to be okay! A lot of the things said in the book were something we all have learned, from parents, from experiences, but reading those things written by a person around your age will give you a certain sense of belongingness. Reading it made me feel good about myself (and may be a little about people too ;) )
“With the right level of judgment and discernment, you can find a best friend, or a boyfriend, without ever leaving your bedroom.”
I liked the book, it was a light read and I would recommend everyone going through their 20s (Hey, it honestly doesn't matter, read it no matter how old you are!) to read this book. It's funny, easy to read and totally relatable. It has cute little sketches everywhere and it's totally adorable.
I will not be rating this book because I feel it's unfair and my rating scale will not do justice to this one. :) Happy Reading!
March 25, 2017
Every month I am given advanced readers copies or unproofed copies of books and this happened to be one of them along with a Charleston Heston biography. I had never heard of Arden until I got my hands on this book from my boss.
The book reminded me of like an adult version of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. I can't say I could relate to it as a lot of the advice seemed unrealistically movie themed or rather fantasy, but overall it was okay.
I wouldn't necessarily recommend it for practical advice, but it's alright for people who want a grown up version of kids classics.
The book reminded me of like an adult version of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. I can't say I could relate to it as a lot of the advice seemed unrealistically movie themed or rather fantasy, but overall it was okay.
I wouldn't necessarily recommend it for practical advice, but it's alright for people who want a grown up version of kids classics.
January 7, 2020
What a big dissapointment. I mean, I found this book in a reading app: I was curiuos about the plot, the title, the cover. I was aware that a famous YouTuber wrote it, but the book seem to be be a guide (describe by her own author, a how-to book). So I gave it a chance. And I deeply sorry.
The main reason I am mad with this book is because its treacherous advertising: I was expecting to see some glimpse to her own life or channel, but this is mainly a memoir. The tips she gave mainly are too basic or silly, and they only served to illustrate better a moment of her life
The main reason I am mad with this book is because its treacherous advertising: I was expecting to see some glimpse to her own life or channel, but this is mainly a memoir. The tips she gave mainly are too basic or silly, and they only served to illustrate better a moment of her life
June 22, 2017
Idk why this book is getting so much shit, Arden gives specific, insightful advice while other YouTube "self help" books are too fluffy and flighty.
July 16, 2017
This was just funny & cute & quirky (& relatable) // 3,5 stars
July 21, 2023
2 stars for the cover
well .. for the book …..AHAHAHA its sometimes okay but most of the time crusty :—( i think itll help me in a way but if ur looking for a real adulting advice , try other books
well .. for the book …..AHAHAHA its sometimes okay but most of the time crusty :—( i think itll help me in a way but if ur looking for a real adulting advice , try other books
December 30, 2021
I guess I already knew half the stuff, just need to actually implement them and get my life together now....lol π_π
September 29, 2020
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 / 5
i mean, if i don’t get a boyfriend like will, then i don’t want a boyfriend, period.
i mean, if i don’t get a boyfriend like will, then i don’t want a boyfriend, period.
June 5, 2017
I am not the target demographic for this book, so maybe it's unfair for me to rate it so poorly. As a person just venturing into my 30s, 10 years into my career, with a house, a spouse & pets, I feel like I'm just starting to adult & still find adulting rather intimidating at times. So I thought this would be a fun & humorous book.
But I should've researched more before I started. This book was written by a 21-year-old YouTube star and was written for people just out of high school, in college, or in their extremely early 20s. I should've stopped 5 minutes in, but it was such a short book, I thought I'd just finish it. But I must be old now, because I didn't find any value in the author's views on interior decorating, sex, or meeting people on the internet.
Apparently I want a humorous book about the struggles of adulting for those who are actually adults. Does such a thing exist?
But I should've researched more before I started. This book was written by a 21-year-old YouTube star and was written for people just out of high school, in college, or in their extremely early 20s. I should've stopped 5 minutes in, but it was such a short book, I thought I'd just finish it. But I must be old now, because I didn't find any value in the author's views on interior decorating, sex, or meeting people on the internet.
Apparently I want a humorous book about the struggles of adulting for those who are actually adults. Does such a thing exist?
September 18, 2018
I have never watched Arden's videos and I knew nothing about her going into this book.
I would not describe this book as self help, but more semi biographical with general life advice thrown in. I really enjoyed hearing someone else talk about Trich and long distance relationships and I felt like I could connect with her. It felt like having a conversation with a friend as it was quite informal. The fact that I listened to this on audio and it was Arden who narrates the audiobook meant it made me feel like she was just chatting with me.
The book gave me a sense of it's ok to be me and still not have my shit together. A nice easy listen to book.
I would not describe this book as self help, but more semi biographical with general life advice thrown in. I really enjoyed hearing someone else talk about Trich and long distance relationships and I felt like I could connect with her. It felt like having a conversation with a friend as it was quite informal. The fact that I listened to this on audio and it was Arden who narrates the audiobook meant it made me feel like she was just chatting with me.
The book gave me a sense of it's ok to be me and still not have my shit together. A nice easy listen to book.
January 24, 2019
This was okay, I think I was expecting a little more? I love Arden and Will's relationship so I was excited to learn a little more about them and how they started dating. I think this should have been marketed more as a memoir though, like more about things Arden learned on her way to becoming an adult not a "know it all guide for adulting."
June 1, 2017
“we're tough as shit and we're going to make it”
April 26, 2018
Enjoyed my time reading this but it was nothing groundbreaking.
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