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A review by mabookyard
Clueless At 30: A Millennial's Search For Everything And Nothing. by Shalini Prakash
4.0
Witty. Thoughtful. Funny. Easy to Read.
That's how I would describe this book. 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' is such a simple question that gets answered differently as we grow up. The simple yet indulgent way the author makes us think about what we are, what we do and who we do it for really made me feel good in a way.
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I will be honest, I am not a huge fan of Non Fiction and I was wary going in. But the personal experiences the author shared, the way the book was divided and explained, and the simple anecdotes made it so much enjoyable and extremely relatable! I'm 2 years shy of 30 and I felt called out at times (not going to lie that was a ride).
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I found a lot inserts the author used witty. Let me share some of my favorite lines/quote from the book.
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'Four Fabled C's ' (like I've done it during my college times)
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'Not everyone likes their job. But sometimes you just do it and then you slowly climb the ladder Don't be such a drama queen'
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'Yes, I know there are lots of options, but I'm not sure which is the best one for me'
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The World does not care about how it treats you. You are just a drop in the Ocean. It was not your fault. No matter what you did, this outcome was inevitable. Find a way to deal with it.'
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'When things are not working out, you blame the stars for your lack of success. In reality, what you seek is comfort'
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'I didn't manage it. Each of us have our ambitions- not all mothers are the same. I have just started managing my guilt better'
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'We want to br free and we want to be able to change. We go from being a sheep to being a Chameleon'
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'To be able to reject someone else's journey and prioritize your own takes courage.'
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'The only thing I do know to be true is that the future is bright and all I have to do is turn on the switch'
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When you are a mother, a wife and a working professional, you get to experience the guilt the author is talking about. I loved the personal experiences the author shared and the facts and the extra explanations she included for every story. I think this book is a must read for anyone nearing thirty. Not for calling us all out, but it's a balm to your mind and it makes you feel like it's okay to be selfish for a while and take care of yourself admist all the drama and stress. I feel like I can do a lot of things now.
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Thank you to the author and Rupa Publications for having me on the tour.
That's how I would describe this book. 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' is such a simple question that gets answered differently as we grow up. The simple yet indulgent way the author makes us think about what we are, what we do and who we do it for really made me feel good in a way.
.
I will be honest, I am not a huge fan of Non Fiction and I was wary going in. But the personal experiences the author shared, the way the book was divided and explained, and the simple anecdotes made it so much enjoyable and extremely relatable! I'm 2 years shy of 30 and I felt called out at times (not going to lie that was a ride).
.
I found a lot inserts the author used witty. Let me share some of my favorite lines/quote from the book.
.
'Four Fabled C's ' (like I've done it during my college times)
.
'Not everyone likes their job. But sometimes you just do it and then you slowly climb the ladder Don't be such a drama queen'
.
'Yes, I know there are lots of options, but I'm not sure which is the best one for me'
.
The World does not care about how it treats you. You are just a drop in the Ocean. It was not your fault. No matter what you did, this outcome was inevitable. Find a way to deal with it.'
.
'When things are not working out, you blame the stars for your lack of success. In reality, what you seek is comfort'
.
'I didn't manage it. Each of us have our ambitions- not all mothers are the same. I have just started managing my guilt better'
.
'We want to br free and we want to be able to change. We go from being a sheep to being a Chameleon'
.
'To be able to reject someone else's journey and prioritize your own takes courage.'
.
'The only thing I do know to be true is that the future is bright and all I have to do is turn on the switch'
.
.
When you are a mother, a wife and a working professional, you get to experience the guilt the author is talking about. I loved the personal experiences the author shared and the facts and the extra explanations she included for every story. I think this book is a must read for anyone nearing thirty. Not for calling us all out, but it's a balm to your mind and it makes you feel like it's okay to be selfish for a while and take care of yourself admist all the drama and stress. I feel like I can do a lot of things now.
.
Thank you to the author and Rupa Publications for having me on the tour.