SOCIAL SCIENCES

Adulthood for Beginners: All the Life Secrets Nobody Bothered To Tell You

by Andy Boyle
TarcherPerigee. May 2017. 272p. ISBN 9780143130512. pap. $16; ebk. ISBN 9781524704117. SELF-HELP
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According to writer, comedian, and web developer Boyle, adult life can be strange and unpredictable for young adults because they don't know what to expect. Here, he tells them all about work, dating, their bodies, and how to behave in the world. He imparts humorous advice on dealing with roommates, sleeping with coworkers, developing a reputation, and how to get good at "damn" near anything. Boyle's guidance can be simple, as in "get a dentist" or more avuncular, such as "failing isn't failure."
VERDICT Boyle's book is hard to put down and full of solid advice. It's the perfect gift for a high school or college graduate.
Reviewed by Deborah Bigelow , May 01, 2017
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