A review by bookgirllife
Dear Dolly: On Love, Life and Friendship, Collected wisdom from her Sunday Times Style Column by Dolly Alderton

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.75

Dear Dolly, this collection of writing on love, life, and friendship changed the way I think about it all. 

I cannot begin to tell you what an incredible writer Dolly Alderton is, nothing I say could do her justice. So what I will say is pick up her works and experience her words for yourself. 

Dear Dolly pulled me out of the biggest reading slump in less than 24 hours with captivating dialogue on the various facets of the human experience. This book is filled with comfort and wit, depth and humour. Alderton writes with empathy and offers balanced perspectives on the subjects she is addressing. I have underlined so many passages of this collection. 

Perhaps one of my favourite things she has written is: “Keep putting love out into the world and it will come back to you in one way or another. That, I’ve learned, is one of life’s only guarantees.” 🤍

Reading this book has taught me  how to look at life and all the challenges it presents with a little more grace because it’s no easy thing to be human. I’ve learned that the most loving thing we can do for each other and ourselves is to be authentic with who and where we are. I’ve also learned that if Dolly Alderton writes it, I will read it (and then make everyone around me read it too)! 
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