Everything I Know About Love: A Memoir – A Hilarious New York Times Bestseller About Friendship and Bad Dates in Your Twenties

Easy and engaging! I underlined a lot. The author’s experience was really relatable if you’re in your 20s-30s and feel like everyone else has “got it” while you feel like you’re still figuring everything out.

Let me just say I loved this memoir and I didnt think it would be for me at first. I decided to listen to the audio book on a whim and it really added something I can't put into words. The author narrates her life in such a beautiful way even when she's talking about some ugly things. Her life and stories made me laugh and cry. What really got me was the overarching theme of the power of love through female friendships. I cannot express how beautifully dolly put into words her point of view of her best friends and their experiences growing up with each other. Overall, love love love and recommend to all!

A beautifully written explanation of the emotions that come and go throughout your twenties, will be gifting to all of my gfs as we turn thirty

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.

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!

While I was enjoying Dolly Alderton’s novel, “Ghosts”, I ordered her memoir, “Everything I Know About Love”. I was eager to continue reading Alderton’s wry and witty way of looking at the word, particularly our culture of love and romance, sex, and gender differences. It’s both hilarious and heartbreaking…like life!I’ve had two, equally great, experiences reading memoirs; one is reading about and relating to a familiar experience, place or time (e.g., Mary Karr), the other is reading about experiences, places, and times that I am completely unfamiliar with. The latter is how I found Alderton’s memoir and I was fascinated! Her coming of age, in and around London in the 1980s to the early 2000s, was a world, a sub-culture, and a dynamic that I found at times repellent, incomprehensible, educational, and always entertaining.One huge “take away” that Alderton rhapsodizes about herein (and which I find to be true), is the importance and value of female friendships.The amazing thing is that Alderton is only 30 at the end of this memoir! I suspect more to follow! After all, now she has two successful books under her belt!

Love, love, love this book! Highly recommend to any young woman. Kinda like listening to an older sister's advice and stories. Literally about to go order all her other books I just love her writing style and storytelling .

I think that this is a refreshing quick read that could relate to a lot of girls in their 20s. If you are the chronically single girl in your group or post grad and feeling confused I think that this is a good read for you.

Empecé a leer este libro sin ninguna expectativa y para el final, sentía que había recibido varias lecciones de una hermana mayor. Es muy común sentirnos un poco perdidas a lo largo de nuestra vida en diferentes aspectos de la misma (trabajo, relaciones, familia, etc), pero creo que leer algo como esto de vez en cuando, nos hace sentir un poco menos solas en esta crisis (la que normalmente te ataca en los 20's). Muy buen libro.

“Everything I Know About Love: A Memoir” is a captivating exploration of love, life, and the journey to self-discovery. The author’s candid and heartfelt storytelling makes this memoir a must-read.From the first page, I was drawn into the author’s world. The narrative is filled with raw emotion, humor, and profound insights that resonated deeply with me. The author’s experiences are relatable, making it easy to connect with her journey.What sets this memoir apart is its honesty. The author doesn’t shy away from discussing the highs and lows of her life, making the narrative all the more powerful. The exploration of love in its many forms - romantic, platonic, self-love - is thought-provoking and inspiring.The writing style is engaging, with a perfect balance of wit and wisdom. The author’s voice shines through, making the reading experience feel like a heart-to-heart conversation with a close friend.In conclusion, “Everything I Know About Love: A Memoir” is a beautifully written, deeply moving memoir that offers a unique perspective on love and life. It’s a book that stays with you long after you’ve turned the last page. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a compelling, heartfelt read.

ainda não li.eu amo essa capa, fiquei muito feliz que realmente veio a versão azul. estava com receio de vir outra por estar com promo na amazon, mas veio certo. porém veio com avarias na lombada do livro e ele veio sem o plastiquinho. as páginas são aquelas padrão de livros em inglês.paguei R$ 53,88

Je l’ai offert et il a beaucoup plus, je le recommande vivement

Bellissimo libro, ho 25 anni ed è l’età perfetta per leggerlo