30 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do Before Turning 30

By Siobhan Adcock

Competence. Now in convenient book format 30 must-have life skills every capable adult should perfect before turning 30. You're old enough to own property and have a family, but can you safely open a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0767913973
• ISBN13: 9780767913973
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Broadway Books
• Length: 315 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 6.7"

Customer Reviews

Indispensable. And hilarious.

Not only is this the book I refer to every time I have a hangover, need to remove a stain, or am going to a fancy dinner party where I anticipate being confused by the forks, it's also the book I most frequently open when I want a quick chuckle. My copy is well-thumbed, and it's my favorite birthday gift for friends in their twenties.

great for over-30 too

Adcock's wit and smart, funny writing makes me not mind that I'm catching up on some of these how-to's even though I'm past 30. A gem of a book--great as a gift or for yourself.

Witty AND Informative!

I bought this book for a friend who just turned 30 but before I sent it on to her I had to take a peak inside--needless to say, I wound up keeping the book for myself! Siobhan Adcock is a wonderful writer with a charming and witty style. She kind of reminded me of a cross between David Sedaris and Emily Post! The book is both helpful and practical, with very easy to follow instructions, and devilishly entertaining. Buy it!

Brooklyn Reader

Wow! I loved this book. Not only is it a great how-to book, full of all sorts of practical and easy to follow advice, it's also hilarious. Ms. Adcock has a unique voice and her how-to essays are not your typical, put slot A into slot B descriptions. They are smart and charming vignettes that sympathize with what it's like to be a modern -- and often frazzled -- not-yet-thirty-something. Ms. Adcock gives great advice on how to become a more competent, and hopefully cooler, adult. I recommend highly.

Finally!

I cannot tell you how much I love this book! I wish I had this before I turned 30 but I will give it to all of my friends in the under-30 set. The book contains easy to understand how-tos with beautiful, clear illustrations on things like carving a turkey, folding a fitted sheet and opening a champagne bottle without looking like an idiot. I'm so glad this book was published!