First published 2025
Gretchen Rubin has it all figured out - or so it seems. A successful writer, she's the envy of her friends. But when her carefully curated life begins to unravel, Gretchen must confront the reality that adulthood is messy, unpredictable, and full of unexpected challenges. From career setbacks to relationship drama, she discovers that the "secrets of adulthood" she thought she had mastered are more elusive than she ever imagined. With wit, warmth, and hard-won wisdom, Gretchen navigates the treacherous terrain of grown-up life, learning that sometimes the greatest achievements come from embracing the chaos.
Genres: family-life, self-help, contemporary, adult, personal-development
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, self-discovery
176 pages · Hardcover · Crown