Review: The Little Book of Life Skills by Erin Zammett Ruddy

Release Date: September 15th, 2020

Genre(s): Non-fiction, self-help

Pages: 272

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️.25

Synopsis

The Little Book of Life Skills is a guide to all the little things to get you by in day-to-day life, from work tips to house organization to setting routines. It includes explanations from experts in the field plus strategies to implement these tips.

Review

Every now and then I really enjoy books like The Little Book of Life Skills. They offer nice tidbits to help you in your everyday life, organization and planning. And if not that, they work well for short-term motivation to tackle any current projects or tasks you have ahead.

I’ve read a few books like these, and what stood out for me with this book was its concept. The author aimed to cut out the endless browsing of articles online and compile all of that in one book. Additionally, she brings in experts to actually explain why these tips work and how to implement them.

I found there was a range of topics that don’t usually get covered in books like these in The Little Book of Life Skills, such as caring for your outdoor property. But for the most part, this book is best suited for those in their early twenties for what it covers. Topics like how to get a raise, compose an email, and organize your closet are things that you may already know with experience, or if you’ve already read lots of how-to articles online or books on the subject. Regardless, you may find some revelations or how to improve on what you’re doing, which I experienced many times while reading this book.

Overall, The Little Book of Life Skills is an interesting little guide of how-tos for those just starting out. I liked the action steps in this one and how the tips were broken down and explained by the experts, rather than just thrown out there for the reader to figure out how to implement.