Were You Raised by Wolves? A book review

May 21, 2008

I have to admit that I have been overwhelmed lately with books to review. Being a fan of Christie Mellor, author of The Three-Martini Playdate, I was more than willing to review her newest book Were You Raised by Wolves?: Clues to the Mysteries of Adulthood

I have to admit up front that when I read on the back “A Hilarious Guide to the Rules of Adulthood” threw me off a bit. Is there a practical guide to adulthood? I think it is mostly trial and error. Having been in this world of adults for a couple of decades, I came into the book with a skeptical attitude. But I will admit there were some great things in this book. I honestly thought that this would be a book that I would skim, try to say something nice about and pass along. However, even if you think you know everything you need to know about being an adult and all things adult, you can learn a thing or two.

This book is very humorous and is written with such a smart, witty tone that it is entertaining for anyone to read. I think this book would make a great gift for anyone graduating from high school and heading off to college or leaving college for “the real world” but otherwise I am not sure who would get the most use out of it. It is a good read, but not one that most women my age would need.

That being said, I really did learn a lot of things from this handbook to adult living. I mean, who knew that dinner parties can be more than just having friends over for beer and pizza? And cocktail glasses? There are different types beyond a mason jar! AND my kitchen is not just a place to store my sweaters in the oven, but I can cook meals in there. I say these things jokingly but this books comes at issues all adults should be familiar with and know. I did enjoy it. And I did learn. In spite of myself.

With the tone of a casual friend giving you step by step directions on how to do the most basic of daily activities (cleaning your toilet and boiling an egg) to more challenging adult activities (throwing a dinner party and having the correct cocktail glasses), she covers all a person can and should know as an adult.

If your parents did it all for you and you are lost, this is the book for you. If you need a few hints, tips and advice from a well meaning friend on how to be a self-sufficient adult, this is the book for you. It’s all about embracing your adulthood and doing it with confidence.

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