Life Honestly is a complete guide to modern life from some of today's most talented and insightful writers including Bryony Gordon, Dolly Alderton, Natasha Devon, Lauren Laverne and Yomi Adegoke.
Within these pages you’ll find an un-airbrushed selection of advice, comment and opinion. These are intimate stories from bad sex to bad boys, from workplace inequality to the sheer joy of learning something new, that will spark hope, triumph and occasionally outrage. In Life Honestly you will find fresh perspectives on everything from age milestones and friendship, motherhood and weddings, and why you should always, always, tell someone when you like their earrings. This book will make you feel empowered, supported and more prepared than ever to take on anything life has to offer because, honestly, we're all in this together.
Featuring an introduction by The Pool co-founder Sam Baker, this fabulous collection is full of articles to inspire you. The pieces vary in length, which makes this a perfect collection to dip into for a few minutes while you wait for the kettle to boil, or something meatier for your morning commute. Some are long and some are short but they all pack a punch. From Sali Hughes on blended families to Viv Groskop offering fresh perspectives on daily problems, Life Honestly is a collection of advice, comment and opinion that acts as a complete guide to modern life.
These writers are empowering, engaging and unapologetic about their views: Life Honestly is full of lessons and observations on what it means to be a woman or non-binary person now.
The Pool makes interesting, inspiring, original content for busy women. You’ll find everything from people and politics to film, fashion and food. They’re positive and honest online allies. A pool of women like you – who actually like you – bringing you the pass notes on living day to day.
Contributors to Life Honestly:
Alexandra Heminsley, Amy Jones, Ana Kinsella, Arifa Akbar, Bridget Minamore, Bryony Gordon, Caroline O'Donoghue, Catherine Gray, Cathy Rentzenbrink, Daisy Buchanan, Dolly Alderton, Emma Beddington, Gaby Hinsliff, Harriet Minter, Javaria Akbar, Jean Hannah Edelstein, Jennifer Rigby, Johanna Thomas-Corr, Jude Rogers, Juno Dawson, Kat Lister, Kuba Shand-Baptiste, Laura Bates, Laura Craik, Lauren Bravo, Lauren Laverne, Laurie Frankel, Lily Peschardt, Lizzie Pook, Louise McSharry, Lynn Enright, Marisa Bate, Natasha Devon, Poorna Bell, Robyn Wilder, Rachael Sigee, Roisin Agnew, Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, Sali Hughes, Sam Baker, Sophie Heawood, Stephanie Merritt, Tobi Oredein, Vic Parsons, Viv Groskop, Yomi Adegoke, Zoë Beaty