How to be an Adult

Everything you need to know about being a grown up, from bills to break-ups - THE TOP 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

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How to be an Adult

By: Ann Russell

Narrated by: Ann Russell

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THE TOP 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'Ann Russell has all the answers' Sunday Times

'An agony aunt to an audience of millions' BBC

From the much-loved 'Auntie' of TikTok, and author of How to Clean Everything and How to Save Money, How to Be an Adult is a practical guide to life - full of the things you should have been taught in school, but probably weren't.

This book takes you through everything from the everyday to the unexpected, the practical to the personal. Whether you're learning how to budget, rent a flat, deal with a break-up, or cope with grief - or even just figuring out how to change a plug - Ann Russell is here to help.

Written with warmth and years of experience, no one should leave home for the first time without this book.

*Sunday Times bestseller 7th September 2025©2025 Ann Russell

Adulthood & Aging

Developmental Psychology

Personal Development

Personal Success

Psychology

Psychology & Mental Health

Money

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Anne was let down a bit here by her editors, there's long periods of silence or breathing in between chapters and even unnaturally long pauses during the chapters. The actual content is fantastic, I absolutely adore Ann's books and her approach to these topics.