How Hard Can it Be? by Allison Pearson

I am sure that I am within the target audience for How Hard Can it Be by Allison Pearson.   The book primarily deals with Kate Reddy as she is facing turning 50.  Since I just turned 60 this year, I totally understand dealing with these big birthdays.

The book is both humorous and entertaining.

Kate is turning 50 and she is constantly dealing with all of the symptoms of peri menopause, which she calls Perry.  She forgets things, she has hot flashes, and her libido has vanished.  On top of that, she is dealing with her husband who is having his own midlife crisis.  He has taken up biking and counseling and all things mindful.  Of course, there is no time for a job with all his new mindfulness, so Kate has to look at returning to work at age 49.

In addition to finding a job, being exasperated with her husband she has to deal with her teenage son and daughter.   She is constantly walking on eggshells with her teenage daughter.

Then there is Jack.  The almost love of her life.  They met years ago and almost started something but didn’t.  Well, he’s back and Kate is wondering if maybe it’s not too late.

A fun book, with insights on a lot of areas.  A lot of social issues are covered in a humorous manner, like ageism in the workforce and the social media pressure of teenage girls.  She manages to address these issues in a funny way, while still shedding light on the fact that they are issues.

I enjoyed this book and look forward to the next Kate Reddy book.   I've also read and recommend:  I Don't Know How She Does It - the first Kate Reddy book.

I received an ARC of this book.

To see what I've read so far this year (trying to keep it updated) - Books Read in 2018.