About the book
New York Times Bestseller • From the \"best advice columnist of her generation” (Esquire) comes a hilarious, frank, and witty collection of all-new responses, plus a few greatest hits from the beloved \"Ask Polly\" column in New York magazine’s The Cut.
Should you quit your day job to follow your dreams? How do you rein in an overbearing mother? Will you ever stop dating wishy-washy, noncommittal guys? Should you put off having a baby for your career?
Heather Havrilesky is here to guide you through the “what if’s” and “I don’t knows” of modern life with the signature wisdom and tough love her readers have come to expect. Whether she’s responding to cheaters or loners, lovers or haters, the anxious or the down-and-out, Havrilesky writes with equal parts grace, humor, and compassion to remind you that even in your darkest moments you’re not alone.
Editions of How to Be a Person in the World
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385540391
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781101911587
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385540407
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780735206410
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780735206427
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New York Times Bestseller • From the \"best advice columnist of her generation” (Esquire) comes a hilarious, frank, and witty collection of all-new responses, plus a few greatest hits from the beloved \"Ask Polly\" column in New York magazine’s The Cut.
Should you quit your day job to follow your dreams? How do you rein in an overbearing mother? Will you ever stop dating wishy-washy, noncommittal guys? Should you put off having a baby for your career?
Heather Havrilesky is here to guide you through the “what if’s” and “I don’t knows” of modern life with the signature wisdom and tough love her readers have come to expect. Whether she’s responding to cheaters or loners, lovers or haters, the anxious or the down-and-out, Havrilesky writes with equal parts grace, humor, and compassion to remind you that even in your darkest moments you’re not alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is How to Be a Person in the World about?
New York Times Bestseller • From the \"best advice columnist of her generation” (Esquire) comes a hilarious, frank, and witty collection of all-new responses, plus a few greatest hits from the beloved \"Ask Polly\" column in New York magazine’s The Cut.
Should you quit your day job to follow your dreams? How do you rein in an overbearing mother? Will you ever stop dating wishy-washy, noncommittal guys? Should you put off having a baby for your career?
Heather Havrilesky is here to guide you through the “what if’s” and “I don’t knows” of modern life with the signature wisdom and tough love her readers have come to expect. Whether she’s responding to cheaters or loners, lovers or haters, the anxious or the down-and-out, Havrilesky writes with equal parts grace, humor, and compassion to remind you that even in your darkest moments you’re not alone.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in How to Be a Person in the World?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Self-help, personal development and practical advice
Where can I read a sample of How to Be a Person in the World?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385540391
Who is/are the Author/s of the book How to Be a Person in the World?
Heather Havrilesky
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
How to Be a Person in the World is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385540391) and paperback(ISBN 9781101911587) and ebook(ISBN 9780385540407) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780735206410) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780735206427)
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