A Very British Midlife Crisis: A Survival Guide to the Best Years of Your Life

by Rob Temple (Narrator)

After coming perilously close to blowing his life savings on a convertible he can't afford, Rob Temple shares his tragic journey through the absurd impulses, bold reinventions, and utter cringe of the midlife crisis - a wild ride we all face if we're lucky enough to keep on aging.

Are you suddenly training for an ultramarathon despite your lower back pain, asking the hairdresser for a mohawk regardless of going very thin on the top, or planning your first tattoo saying 'no regrets' even though you in fact have about forty years of regrets? Then this book is for you.

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Audiobook

Published October 8, 2026

About the author

Rob Temple is a journalist and founder of the @SoVeryBritish Twitter account, which now has more than one million followers, and a consultant on the official Channel 4 Very British Problems series.

Originally from Peterborough, he recently moved from South London to the countryside to provide more storage space for his rapidly expanding collection of inedible hot sauces and to be alone with his thought(s). He’s not that keen on hot drinks but is fine with just water if that’s okay?

Reviews

[Britt-Inger Pettersson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nja, inte så rolig som jag hoppades. Inget asgarv, på sin höjd några småleenden.

[Ronald Schoedel III · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cracking good time; pairs well especially with biscuits. Now where did I put my biscuits...I know I walked into this room for something... Hearing it (to the extent my middle-aged ears still hear) read by the author was a bonus!

[STEPHANIE BERMEA · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

As a British middle aged person I loved this book and found myself agreeing with most of what was said. Listening to Rob read the audiobook was great as I love his Instagram videos. Some points mentioned made me think I have acted middle aged since I was a kid. What is that all about? This book was funny, especially if you like British humor. I highly recommend it.

[yang · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is peak british humour. i thoroughly enjoyed this book even though i’m a decade away from my middle age

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

A light hearted and entertaining read that will make you chuckle, and a lot of which will ring very true if you are in your 40s or 50s!