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Oispa kaljaa
Olemme kaikki yhtä kusessa
Katie Kirbyn Oispa kaljaa ei tarjoa ainuttakaan neuvoa aikuiselämän vaikeuksien kohtaamiseen, mutta luvassa on viihdyttävää vertaistukea ja lohdutusta.
Vietämme koko lapsuutemme odottaen aikuiselämää, ja sitten kun saavutamme sen, huomaamme että se koostuu kaikenlaisesta velvoitesälästä, tekemättömistä töistä ja kasvorasvoista, joiden pitäisi saada meidät näyttämään yhtä iättömiltä kuin Angelina Jolie.
Oispa kaljaa kertoo välillä tuskallisenkin osuvasti, miten häkellyttävää elämä aikuisena on. Työelämässä pitäisi vaikuttaa ammattimaiselta ja verkostoitua siinäkin tapauksessa, ettei aina edes ymmärrä, mistä kaikki puhuvat, tai oikeastaan edes pidä ihmisistä. Perhe-elämä taas – no, siitä saattaa pitää, jos ei tarvitse unta, tasapuolista työnjakoa tai jälkikasvun kiitollisuutta.
Tämä kirja on kaikille niille, jotka räpiköivät aikuiselämän laineilla pysyäkseen pinnalla.
Katie Kirbyn Oispa kaljaa ei tarjoa ainuttakaan neuvoa aikuiselämän vaikeuksien kohtaamiseen, mutta luvassa on viihdyttävää vertaistukea ja lohdutusta.
Vietämme koko lapsuutemme odottaen aikuiselämää, ja sitten kun saavutamme sen, huomaamme että se koostuu kaikenlaisesta velvoitesälästä, tekemättömistä töistä ja kasvorasvoista, joiden pitäisi saada meidät näyttämään yhtä iättömiltä kuin Angelina Jolie.
Oispa kaljaa kertoo välillä tuskallisenkin osuvasti, miten häkellyttävää elämä aikuisena on. Työelämässä pitäisi vaikuttaa ammattimaiselta ja verkostoitua siinäkin tapauksessa, ettei aina edes ymmärrä, mistä kaikki puhuvat, tai oikeastaan edes pidä ihmisistä. Perhe-elämä taas – no, siitä saattaa pitää, jos ei tarvitse unta, tasapuolista työnjakoa tai jälkikasvun kiitollisuutta.
Tämä kirja on kaikille niille, jotka räpiköivät aikuiselämän laineilla pysyäkseen pinnalla.
370 pages, Hardcover
Published May 18, 2021
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About the author
Katie Kirby
22 books232 followersKatie Kirby is a writer and illustrator who lives by the sea in Hove with her husband, two sons and dog Sasha.
She has a degree in Advertising and Marketing and after spending several years working in London media agencies, which basically involved hanging out in fancy restaurants and pretending to know what she was talking about, she had some children and decided to start a blog called 'Hurrah for Gin' about the gross injustice of it all.
Many people said her sense of humour was silly and immature so she is now having a bash at writing children's fiction. The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks is her first novel.
Katie likes gin, rabbits, over-thinking things, the smell of launderettes and Monster Munch. She does not like losing at board games or writing about herself in the third person.
She has a degree in Advertising and Marketing and after spending several years working in London media agencies, which basically involved hanging out in fancy restaurants and pretending to know what she was talking about, she had some children and decided to start a blog called 'Hurrah for Gin' about the gross injustice of it all.
Many people said her sense of humour was silly and immature so she is now having a bash at writing children's fiction. The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks is her first novel.
Katie likes gin, rabbits, over-thinking things, the smell of launderettes and Monster Munch. She does not like losing at board games or writing about herself in the third person.
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June 3, 2020
Great fun. Like meeting an old friend for a coffee; having a moan and a laugh and just generally putting the world to right.
January 2, 2022
Picked up this book randomly from my friend's shelf but idk why I love it so much. The wry humour or the good ol' British slangs or the fact that I feel like the author knows me inside out. Kirby honestly and elegantly bashes annoying things about life such as people-pleasers, tiring camping trips, meetings, social media etc. At the same time, reassure us it's normal to overthink, procrastinate and enjoy the small things. Feel a bit old reading it but who gives a shite!
January 4, 2020
Easy read with a few chuckles along the way.
July 16, 2024
I wish the author writes more books like this. This is extremely hilarious, entertaining, and relatable. That is so true, about the perils of finding a pair of good fitting jeans after giving birth in your late thirties. Boohoo!
Here are some of the serious and inspiring stuff from the book.
“I guess the problem with positivity is that it often just feels a bit too fluffy and doesn’t really allow for the huge range of emotions we go through as human beings. Everything isn’t always super and great. Sometimes it’s OK to feel a bit blue, and wallowing in your own misery can be very cathartic. Too much ‘positive thinking’ can actually be very draining.”
No to people pleasing!
No to overthinking!
“One of the best things about getting older, and being in a long-term relationship, is that you no longer have to wear tiny lacy undercrackers to impress anyone! Which means that I am finally WINNING AT LIFE because I really heart massive knickers!!”
“There is no better sign of a happy relationship than its complete lack of reference on social media.”
“Sometimes I think we have to question our motivation behind what and how much we post. If we don’t get the balance right, our lives can start to seem like one big string of social media content.”
“Checking the likes and comments, seeking comfort in the validation you can feel from a popular post, finding disappointment and regret when you post something that gets few responses...this can all start to affect your well-being and make you feel rather anxious. There is a simple answer here: cut back or switch off.”
“Many times I have caught myself in the midst of getting annoyed about something unimportant and stopped myself and thought- why am I doing this? What good will it actually do?”
“But scaling back and streamlining can be a very positive thing, because it is all too easy to get lost in a loop of consuming content that brings nothing good or meaningful to your life.”
“Friends who share photos where they look amazing and everyone else looks like shit are not actually ‘friends’ at all.”
Here are some of the serious and inspiring stuff from the book.
“I guess the problem with positivity is that it often just feels a bit too fluffy and doesn’t really allow for the huge range of emotions we go through as human beings. Everything isn’t always super and great. Sometimes it’s OK to feel a bit blue, and wallowing in your own misery can be very cathartic. Too much ‘positive thinking’ can actually be very draining.”
No to people pleasing!
No to overthinking!
“One of the best things about getting older, and being in a long-term relationship, is that you no longer have to wear tiny lacy undercrackers to impress anyone! Which means that I am finally WINNING AT LIFE because I really heart massive knickers!!”
“There is no better sign of a happy relationship than its complete lack of reference on social media.”
“Sometimes I think we have to question our motivation behind what and how much we post. If we don’t get the balance right, our lives can start to seem like one big string of social media content.”
“Checking the likes and comments, seeking comfort in the validation you can feel from a popular post, finding disappointment and regret when you post something that gets few responses...this can all start to affect your well-being and make you feel rather anxious. There is a simple answer here: cut back or switch off.”
“Many times I have caught myself in the midst of getting annoyed about something unimportant and stopped myself and thought- why am I doing this? What good will it actually do?”
“But scaling back and streamlining can be a very positive thing, because it is all too easy to get lost in a loop of consuming content that brings nothing good or meaningful to your life.”
“Friends who share photos where they look amazing and everyone else looks like shit are not actually ‘friends’ at all.”
August 21, 2021
Kokeilin eka äänikirjana, mutta siinähän jää kirjan suola, eli kuvat kokonaan pois!
Eli jos suinkin mahdollista, niin suositan ihan lukemaan itse.
Tämmöselle ruuhkavuosiäiti-ihmiselle ihan nappi! Niiiiin samaistuttava ja hauska!
Eli jos suinkin mahdollista, niin suositan ihan lukemaan itse.
Tämmöselle ruuhkavuosiäiti-ihmiselle ihan nappi! Niiiiin samaistuttava ja hauska!
April 10, 2021
My best friend (who I haven't seen since 2019 – thanks Covid) offered me this book following a conversation we had about me looking forward to my 30s. Actually, correction: me being somewhat confident that I'll peak in my 30s, due to several factors: stable job, my own place (even if that means spending more than half of my paycheck in rent – the joys of London), self confidence (ok, who am I kidding now).
And well, I can tell that at the ripe age of 23 I relate to something written by someone in their 30s (minus the parenting part, thankfully). It's also reassuring to know that (maybe not very healthy) behaviours I currently have (e.g. comparing myself to everything and everyone, bullshiting clients in believing I spent their money very wisely with online ads, etc etc) is something that will probably follow me into my 30s (should I get there) and that's ok because I won't be the only one.
And well, I can tell that at the ripe age of 23 I relate to something written by someone in their 30s (minus the parenting part, thankfully). It's also reassuring to know that (maybe not very healthy) behaviours I currently have (e.g. comparing myself to everything and everyone, bullshiting clients in believing I spent their money very wisely with online ads, etc etc) is something that will probably follow me into my 30s (should I get there) and that's ok because I won't be the only one.
January 7, 2021
This was a good way to start 2021. Kirby always writes in a fun, easy to read style. I find the content light and easy to pick up in small bits. I enjoyed her previous book more, but that’s not to say this one wasn’t fun to read. Glad I gave it a go.
June 13, 2022
What a gem! I’ve never related to a book as much in my entire life. Made me laugh and cry. A perfect pick me up read. Can’t recommend this enough
December 7, 2024
Initially very humourous, but quickly turned sour and cynical, to an unbearable and depressing degree. It feels very middle age middle class, a lot of it predictable rants that are so done before that they're not novel or entertaining. Had a lot of irreverent and insulting references, definitely wouldn't recommend this if you're a Christian as pops are taken at God, turning Jesus into a joke, which I'm fully against.
It also made out that you're practically dead and your life is over once you reach thirty, which is a miserable and untrue way of viewing the world.
Disappointed with this one.
It also made out that you're practically dead and your life is over once you reach thirty, which is a miserable and untrue way of viewing the world.
Disappointed with this one.
November 24, 2019
A fun little takedown of modern life, if somewhat hit-and-miss. Some chapters had me laughing out loud, others barely prompted the wry inclination of an eyebrow.
January 2, 2020
Grappig & herkenbaar! Aanrader!
October 26, 2021
Easy read... Read over two sessions. Funny and relatable.
July 24, 2025
4,5 / 5 ⭐️
tää on odottanut mun hyllyssä varmaan yli kaks vuotta ja nyt vaan mietin et miks en ole lukenut tätä aiemmin!
tää oli sairaan hauska ja kivan rentoa luettavaa just tätähn hetkeen, sellasta aivot narikkaan fiilistä. sopivasti itseironiaa, samaistuttavuutta, huumoria ja liioittelua.
tikku-ukko piirrokset oli super kiva lisä tähän ja sopi hyvin kirjan sisältöön ja tyyliin.
tää on odottanut mun hyllyssä varmaan yli kaks vuotta ja nyt vaan mietin et miks en ole lukenut tätä aiemmin!
tää oli sairaan hauska ja kivan rentoa luettavaa just tätähn hetkeen, sellasta aivot narikkaan fiilistä. sopivasti itseironiaa, samaistuttavuutta, huumoria ja liioittelua.
tikku-ukko piirrokset oli super kiva lisä tähän ja sopi hyvin kirjan sisältöön ja tyyliin.
September 3, 2020
Loved this. Very relatable!
August 6, 2023
Täytin alkuvuodesta kolmekymmentä ja sain lahjaksi kyseisen huumorikirjan. Hauskoja juttuja sarkastisella ja piikikkäällä otteella itsellekin ajankohtaisista asioista. Jos kaipaat huumorikirjaa 30 vuotiaan arjesta niin tää oli ihan hyvä siihen!
September 28, 2021
Äänikirjana 🎧 Ihan mukava taustalla kuunneltava kirja. Ei ehkä tyyliltään omaa lempparia.
April 9, 2022
Blinking hilarious!!!
This book was the perfect pick me up needed after reading some heavier stuff. It made me want to yell 'me too!' so often it's crazy!!
The pictures were just the perfect addition adding to the fun!
This book was the perfect pick me up needed after reading some heavier stuff. It made me want to yell 'me too!' so often it's crazy!!
The pictures were just the perfect addition adding to the fun!
April 7, 2020
Easy to read and genuinely funny book. I felt so seen on so many pages of this book!
March 15, 2020
Some right laugh out loud moments. Easy to pick up & put down which sometimes is needed.
March 6, 2020
A rather lighthearted book with many moments of "that is so me!"
February 29, 2020
Hilarious! Easy read and very easy to identify with.
February 23, 2020
This was a xmas gift and I was expecting it to be coffee table book that noone is really meant to read. How wrong was I. Lots of laughs but also a sense that we are all overwhelmed too. A light read but clever with a subtle depth too. Spot on bed time reading.
January 16, 2020
Katie Kirby (aka the Hurrah for Gin lady) documents life as a grown up with her clever stick people cartoons. She captures life as a middle aged parent very well - what it means to come to terms with being older and with balancing work, relationships, family and home life. Its funny, but created with a heart.
An easy and clever and knowing read that you will want to share with you contemporaries (at least you will if you are a 40 something parent like myself :-)
An easy and clever and knowing read that you will want to share with you contemporaries (at least you will if you are a 40 something parent like myself :-)
February 5, 2020
This is a fun whimsical look at life as an adult and how sometimes it’s best even not to try growing up. Each story is intertwined with some amazing stick figure cartoons which will make you laugh out loud as they are so true. I too love big pants and hate clothes shopping as they no longer make adult size clothes just tiny pieces of fabric lol. I’m passing this book onto all of my friends.
December 23, 2019
Kept me entertained whilst the kids were watching random sing song programmes on you tube. Some parts funnier than others but most of it is somewhat familiar to current life and therefore makes you giggle out loud.
January 13, 2020
This is an enjoyable and easy to read book. There were parts that had me laughing out loud with how true and yet ridiculous the observations are. This book is simply to reassure you that you are not alone.
January 21, 2020
EASY FUNNY LOL READ
Laughed out loud - got funny looks but didnt care thoroughly enjoyed this book THANKS for keeping it real x I bought this for my sister and daughter who is herself a mummy and will relate to this so much x
Laughed out loud - got funny looks but didnt care thoroughly enjoyed this book THANKS for keeping it real x I bought this for my sister and daughter who is herself a mummy and will relate to this so much x
October 26, 2019
Brilliant - would recommend :-)
November 17, 2019
I enjoyed this a lot. Light hearted. Made me laugh out loud but also think a little too....funny! Worth a read!
November 22, 2019
I am this person!! I laughed a lot too!
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