Everything I Know About Love: A Memoir ― A NYT Bestselling Humor Collection About Female Friendship and Dating Disasters
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New York Times Bestseller Like Bridget Jones’ Diary but all true― a wildly funny, occasionally heartbreaking coming-of-age memoir from the funny, sharp British journalist and podcast host, who Elizabeth Gilbert calls “a sparkling Roman candle of talent.” “The older you get, the more baggage you carry. When you date at twenty-five, everyone walks into the bar with a very neat, light carry-on. When you date from thirty onwards, get ready to meet someone absolutely brimming with history, complications and demands.” When it comes to the trials and triumphs of becoming an adult, writer Dolly Alderton has seen and tried it all. In her memoir, she vividly recounts falling in love, finding a job, getting drunk, getting dumped, and that absolutely no one can ever compare to her best girlfriends. Everything I Know About Love is about bad dates, good friends and―above all else― realizing that you are enough. Glittering with wit and insight, heart and humor, Dolly Alderton’s unforgettable debut memoir about navigating your twenties weaves together personal stories, satirical observations, a series of lists, recipes, and other vignettes that will strike a chord of recognition with women of every age. Perfect for fans of Nora Ephron and Caitlin Moran, this book is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the messiness of growing up: Female Friendship: A loving celebration of the ride-or-die girlfriends who get you through bad dates, terrible jobs, and the times you forget that you are enough. Relatable Humor: Dolly Alderton’s wildly funny and painfully honest stories of getting drunk, getting dumped, and figuring it all out will have you laughing with recognition. Dating Disasters: From MSN Messenger flirtations to disastrous first dates, a sharp and witty look at the trials and triumphs of looking for love in all the wrong places. Humorous Memoir: More than just stories, this debut includes satirical observations, lists, and even recipes for when your heart (or head) is aching.
| Dimensions | 5.31 x 0.83 x 8 inches |
| Isbn 10 | 0062968793 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0062968791 |
| Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 368 pages |
| Publication Date | February 9, 2021 |
| Publisher | Harper Perennial |
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One of the best books I have ever read
How do I even begin to explain what this book means to me? this book talks about love in all shapes and all sizes. Love in the nature of friendship, and love in the nature in romance. It makes you look at yourself and understand these parts of you as a person, the good and the bad. The things that make life worth living. It’s womanhood, the shared tears and laugher with your closest friends. The memories of good and bad experiences but with a view of how they have made you who you are today, and what you will be. The easy and the difficult, the fun and the hard. It’s a book about navigating life and all the shit that comes with that.
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Reviews are accurate
This book was a great read. I felt like I learned a lot about myself from this book.
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Felt a Little Self-Indulgent
Everything I Know About Love is meant to be a candid exploration of one woman's experiences with love, friendship, and growing up. While it promises a relatable and humorous account of navigating the complexities of relationships, it ultimately fell short for me due to the protagonist's self-indulgent and often unlikable behavior. I picked this up because I feel young and stupid and I wanted a book that would tell me how to be better, or at least offer some empathy and relatability to the stupid issues that are consistent for women in their twenties. I did not find that here.The memoir is structured as a series of personal anecdotes that offer glimpses into the author's life, from teenage years to adulthood. Through the lens of her own experiences, Alderton delves into the highs and lows of romantic relationships, the bonds of friendship, and the trials of self-discovery. The writing is witty and conversational, making it easy to dive into her world. And I really wanted to like it.However, the main stumbling block for me was the characterization of the author herself. While it's not uncommon for memoirs to feature flawed protagonists (because, duh, real people aren't perfectly likable), Alderton's self-absorption and ignorance bordered on depressing for me. Her actions and choices often come across as thoughtless and inconsiderate, making it challenging to sympathize with her struggles, and I struggle to believe that the hallmark of people in their twenties is being thoughtless and inconsiderate. That would be wildly depressing. What could have been charming or relatable selfishness instead veered into a territory of willful ignorance that kind of put me off.That said, there are moments of insight and genuine humor in the book, especially when Alderton reflects on the ups and downs of female friendships. These moments provide a glimpse of the book's potential, offering relatable and thought-provoking content that many readers may find valuable.While some people may appreciate the raw honesty and unfiltered portrayal of the author's life, others may, like myself, struggle to connect with a protagonist who often comes across as self-absorbed and oblivious to the impact of her actions on others. It's a book that might resonate with those who can forgive its flaws and appreciate its moments of insight, but it may leave others frustrated by its central character's shortcomings. I think if you're truly trying to improve, this might disappoint you- but if you're well past that point and have matured, you'll probably find this book funny and relatable.
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A MUST READ
If you don’t like books that are about the struggles and stories of teenage years to late 20s this book is not for you, if you do YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE IT! Dolly really brought to light the struggles we all face in life and growing up. This book reminded me very much of Not that kind of girl by Lena Dunham. Many people hate on this book as it “doesnt talk about love” they are completely wrong in that. Dolly talks about love in both relationships, family, friends and the love for ones self. This is a memoir not an educational or self help mind opening book which i think alot of readers forget. Its the stories of dolly and her friends as they navigate their way through life. There was many times I was reading and it reminded me of my own friends and own memories of growing up.I highly suggest reading this. Such an easy fun and lighthearted read!
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Loved the book
Just got into reading books and loved this one. Great book for women navigating their 20's. I love the way she drops in little recipes and surprises here and there. Loved the book would recommend to friends.
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Another great read by Dolly Alderton
This book was a great read. I recommended to lots of my friends. I love the author Dolly Alderton so was delighted to read this fantastic novel.
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I understand that this book is not for everyone, but this book is most definitely for me.
Dolly has become an auto buy author! She is such a fantastic writer and this book really showcases a fun and unique way of looking a love in our lives.
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Wouldn’t read this again
I saw this book a lot and decided to give it a try. It wasn’t bad I just don’t think I enjoyed it too much. Kind of boring and hard to follow
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recomendado
Muy buena historia, llegó en buenas condiciones, las tapas no son tan gruesas por lo que hay que tener cuidado, de ahí en fuera totalmente normal con respecto a hojas y tinta
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Great
Must-read
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Elimden bırakamadım
Çok beğendim, elimden bırakamadım. Yazarın diğer kitaplarını da okuyacağım.
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real life, real funny, real hard work
poignant, raw, funny, heart breaking, mind blowing….I will keep this on the shelf and recommend to all my loved ones
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Good quality book but not my cup of tea
Nothing wrong with the physical book, but I just didn’t enjoy it
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