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No One Tells You This

A Memoir
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No One Tells You This by Glynnis MacNicol is a candid memoir that explores a year in the author's life as she confronts societal expectations and personal choices. MacNicol reflects on turning 40, the pressures of conventional milestones, and finding fulfilment outside traditional roles.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy candid, reflective memoirs that explore questions of identity, womanhood, and personal fulfilment. It offers an honest look at choosing a life that doesn't follow traditional paths, making it inspiring for those contemplating or living unconventional lifestyles.

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For fans of memoirs that are both deeply personal and universally relatable, No One Tells You This by Glynnis MacNicol stands out as a profound exploration of single womanhood in the modern age. Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City, the book delves into MacNicol's life as she turns forty—a milestone often laden with societal expectations and personal reflections.

Despite a flourishing career as a writer and an exciting, independent life, Glynnis finds herself grappling with the conventional benchmarks of success for women: marital status and motherhood. Her narrative unfolds with raw honesty, questioning what it means to lead a fulfilling life without conforming to traditional roles. If one's story doesn’t culminate in a marriage or raising children, what then?

On the eve of her fortieth birthday, Glynnis confronts this pivotal question head-on. The memoir takes readers on a journey through her fortieth year, chronicling everything from the trials of family illness to the liberation and excitement of spontaneous travels and new relationships, including flirtations with young men and even a cowboy hat-clad suitor.

This poignant memoir offers an unflinching look at Glynnis's biggest hopes and fears concerning love, death, sex, friendship, and solitude. Through her journey, she unveils the strength and resilience required to carve out a life that defies societal norms. Her candid reflections provide an empowering narrative, underscoring that self-determination and personal freedom, while challenging, are immensely fulfilling.

Praised by Kirkus Reviews as “sharp, intimate…a funny, frank, and fearless memoir… and a refreshing view of the possibilities—and pitfalls—personal freedom can offer modern women,” No One Tells You This shatters stereotypes and offers a new blueprint for single living. Through the lens of Glynnis's experiences, the memoir resonates with anyone who has ever questioned the traditional milestones set by society.

The Washington Post lauds the memoir as “beguiling” while Vogue celebrates it as a rare and refreshing dedication to the fulfilment found in single life. Described by Huffington Post as “honest” and by People as achieving “a perfect balance between edgy and poignant,” No One Tells You This is a compelling examination of modern womanhood, embracing a life lived on one’s own terms.

This exhilarating journey will resonate deeply with readers who are determined to navigate life by their own rules, making No One Tells You This an essential read for those seeking inspiration and validation in creating their unique paths.

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No One Tells You This by Glynnis MacNicol is widely praised for its honest and compelling exploration of life as an unmarried, child-free woman in her forties. Reviewers appreciate MacNicol's candid writing and her ability to challenge societal norms. The memoir is noted for its humour, poignancy, and thought-provoking reflections on independence and identity.

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ISBN: 9781501163142

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 July 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 284g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Glynnis MacNicol is a writer and cofounder of The Li.st. Her work has appeared in print and online for publications including Elle.com (where she was a contributing writer), The New York Times, The Guardian, Forbes, The Cut, Daily News (New York), W, Town & Country, The Daily Beast, mental_floss, and Capital New York. Her series of articles on the Brownsville neighborhood in Brooklyn for Chase’s award-winning “From the Ground Up” package won a 2015 Contently Award. She is the author of the memoir No One Tells You This and the coauthor of There Will Be Blood, a guide to puberty, with HelloFlo founder Naama Bloom. She lives in New York City.

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