50 Things I Wish I'd Told You

From practical tips like making a bed, ironing a shirt, and renting your first apartment, to personal advice on mastering the perfect handshake and making small talk, this book is a treasure trove of wisdom that might have been shared if only there were more hours in the day.

Reassuring, encouraging, enlightening, and entertaining, it’s the ideal gift for any teenager heading out into the world, especially for those whose parents ran out of time to share all their life lessons. Packed with amusing guides on curbing bad habits and invaluable tips like keeping a plant alive, the book is brought to life with Laura Quick’s poignant and comical illustrations.

Life’s most meaningful lessons are often those passed from parent to child, yet time and daily demands can sometimes interrupt this exchange. With this book, those essential nuggets of wisdom are ready and waiting—perfect for when it’s time to leave the nest.