How to Adult: An Illustrated Guide

by Stephen Wildish

An irreverent guide and gift book explaining what it means to be an adult in the real world. What does it mean to be an adult? When am I an adult? How can I adult? How can I possibly get to the end of this page without checking social media? To be an adult, physically, is to be a person who is fully grown or developed. To be an adult socially is to be financially self-reliant (to have a job), to be independent (to not live with your parents), and responsible (to be able to make sensible decisions). Legally you are an adult at 18, but adulthood can be a state of mind. There are children out there running their own companies. They are adulting better than you. Stephen Wildish presents his findings, via charts, graphs, and illustrations, of what it means to adult in the areas of bed, work, social media, household chores, grooming, conversations, finances, and food and drink in this hilarious and relatable gift book, for anyone questioning whether or not they're doing this thing―i.e. "adulting"―correctly. A hilarious gift

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Humor

182 pages, Hardcover

Published September 18, 2018

Reviews

[Dempsey Fricker · Rating 1 out of 5]

I learnt nothing and it wasn’t even that funny. Pictures were cool though.

[Paul · Rating 2 out of 5]

It is mildly amusing in parts, very funny occasionally and quite tedious in others.

[Shan ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I adore how this book imparted a valuable lesson. Unlike other books, it captivated my attention with its illustrations. It was delightfully concise and easy to digest, making me finish it in a single sitting!

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some stuff I already knew, some stuff I learned. But since enjoyed the pictures and illustrations.

[Kale · Rating 1 out of 5]

How do I unread a book?

[Schwefi ꒳｡ﾟ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Stephen Wildish is handing out an instruction on how to adult in a very humorous meme-kinda- way with a lot of illustrations, charts, memes and slang words which makes the book very entertaining to read. It therefore also speaks to an audience who doesn’t like to read that much because a hardcover of 180 pages full of words sounds scary if you don’t read. But having it have 80% illustrations and making it a picture-book (or better float-chart-book) dos the trick.

You could read it in one sitting.

His book covers the basic manners of adulting that usually everyone gets taught along the way, hence ‘helpful’ is not necessarily how i would label its content. The purpose of his book is rather to mock you and to call you out on your ‘non-adult’- behavior and reflect on how you’re treating yourself. At least that’s my take away.

I still would have wished for some little useful advice in there, especially when it came to the icons on clothe’s washing labels (maybe he didn’t know himself but i felt called out here).

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing much profound about the content.
But idea is nicely presented. Some pages are perfect for social media, on-point, hilarious and informative. Love how the author calls himself "idiot", such a funny guy. I think young people gonna like this book.

[Sophia Exintaris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious and diagram-filled easy read that does even include some genuine advice! Loved it. Will probably get it for my bookshelf and gift it to a few friends.
The conversations chapter has some useful tips for neuro-sparkly types on what neurotypicals expect…

[Charlotte Biddle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funny little book I was given for my 30th and only got round to reading a few years later, not a good example of adulting. Enjoyed the bit on workplace talking, pasta dishes by age and surviving until pay day. Best quote: "fruit is one of my five a day. Chocolate cake is the other four."

[Sophie Magness · Rating 4 out of 5]

I finished it in 2 hours after not reading a proper book in about, 2/3 years. Easy read but doesn’t really live up to the hype it had online, I did enjoy it though! Might look into another one he has written in the future.

[Nadia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A hilarious book on how to be an adult

[Janis Wakeley · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick easy read with nuggets of goodness nestled in the humor!

[Maya Walker · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just a silly book I read while at the library. Nothing profound tbh. Can’t believe people still use the term “adulting” tho.

[Isabella · Rating 2 out of 5]

Perfect for a brand new adult who has little in life skills or someone 16-17. Not in-depth but great for those who really just don't have any life skills.

[Han Preston · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very funny book for the coffee-table.

[Alexander Cruz · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a good laugh I had with this book, also, quite sound advices. Love the author's presentation: "he is also an idiot".

[Candice]

一本小图解书，很适合当厕所读物，就不评分了。

[Kashifa Zawar Hussain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brief, but Great Utter Usefulness

[Amy Murphy · Rating 2 out of 5]

bestie got it for me for my 18th and it’s pretty good. not very helpful but very funny

[Ngan Ha Nguyen · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s so white, and millennial lmao
one more point for the humor and illustrations

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny subtexts and cool schemes

[Laura Roo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing to learn but i enjoy the graphics and the Logic and fun side behind it !

[Kaitlyn McDougall · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a sarcastic funny quick read

[Nadine Hitiè · Rating 4 out of 5]

Silly fun with some cute, honest & helpful tidbits.

[Ivana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super entertaining

[Stephen Ede-Borrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful and amusing book with some very interesting points hidden within the humour.
Not sure I want to "adult" sometimes however from reading this book. An excellent and very humorous read.

[Alice Simonini · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun reading

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fabulous coffee table book and an easy read

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

amusing

[Bas Langenberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned I am more adult than I thought and I also had to smile a bit while going through this fun little book