Adulting -
How to Become a Grown-Up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps
Kelly Williams Brown
Where do I even begin, basically this book is a self help guide into becoming a real grown person, full of sarcasm (which I adore) and some basic steps on pretty much everything possible. Each chapter has its own theme with steps on how to better yourself. Not only do I feel this book is amazing for young adults, it's just too funny and should be read by everyone, couldn't hurt to learn something new.
The first chapter is entitled 'Get Your Mind Right' and this was so perfect because the first step goes like this "Accept that you are not special." sure, it's harsh but what she writes is that you aren't the only people on the planet also saying "you are not a special snowflake" which everyone's parents and best friends always try to make you feel unique but that's not going to happen in the real world, people aren't always going to bend over backwards for you and that is okay, you are a small time now, but you are so young.
It's ironic because yet again a seventy year old man at Powells Book Store recommended it to me and told me 'ITS A MUST READ' so of course I bought it (what else would you do?) I've been meaning to start it but I finished my second book for class (literally had no idea what to write as you can tell) but I seriously cannot wait to read more when I get off work.
Again I just recently moved out of my small hometown without my family trying to live on my own with two other college students, so so far it has already made me rethink things and how to become more organized. I cannot wait to tell you more great steps.
I now have this book on my Kindle--can't wait to get started. Pay attention to how the author uses humor throughout the book. Is sarcasm her only technique, or are there others?
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