what a fantastic read loved it
This is the first time I have read anything by Alexandra Potter and was unfamiliar with the author until I was lucky enough to be able to read Confessions of a forty-something F##k Up. I am definitely going to look out for more of this authors books as this one has given me a lot of humour and comfort and laugh out loud and tearful moments during these uncertain times and whilst having to shield at home. I felt that I was going through everything that Nell was whilst reading and as an almost 47 year old a lot of what she describes in the book is very relatable especially to those like me who has gone through a lot of my 40s already and heading towards the 50s like Nell and also those who are single and had their fair share of romantic and dating disasters along the way. I am sure parts of this book will be relatable/resonate with all those who read it even those who don't fit into the immediate age category as this is a book for all. This is a funny and heart-warming read with lots of thought provoking moments, I don't want to give any spoilers but two parts of it really made me think that I will take with me from reading "If it's one thing life and death moments teach you, it's not to give a f##k how many Kit Kats you eat" and about being "reminded to stay in the moment, because the moment is all we ever really have"
I loved the way that at the end of each chapter Nell made her list of all of the things she was grateful for and had gratitude for it has inspired me to do more work in my gratitude journal while I am shielding for the next few months.
Confessions of a 40 something F##k up will definitely appeal to anyone who has ever wondered what they have done with their live and where the time has gone and what exactly it is they have achieved from it and whether they are not in the place they set out to be and gives hope that it is still possible to achieve anything that you desire.
I loved the way that at the end of each chapter Nell made her list of all of the things she was grateful for and had gratitude for it has inspired me to do more work in my gratitude journal while I am shielding for the next few months.
Confessions of a 40 something F##k up will definitely appeal to anyone who has ever wondered what they have done with their live and where the time has gone and what exactly it is they have achieved from it and whether they are not in the place they set out to be and gives hope that it is still possible to achieve anything that you desire.