Manage Your Money Like a F*cking Grownup

"Sam Beckbessinger is more a lifestyle guru. She reinforces the point that you do not need to be a financial specialist to address your finances. She is trying to help people with life in general, to prepare for adult life better, and that comes across in the book. She talks about her own issues with money early on, which I think will definitely resonate with readers. Like Laura Whateley’s book, this is a refreshing read. The author shares mistakes she has made and talks about relationships, so you get the facts about how to manage your money, but it’s with a narrative. You can see it almost as a journey that readers can share. But I don’t know if a teacher could use it in class because of all the swearing. You don’t want to patronise the kids. It might be best to tell them there is a kids’ version but that the other version is better (and more UK-focused) but has a bit of swearing. Then it’s up to them which one they choose. The swearing is not ridiculous, it suits the narrative. Yes, I think that comes from her experience and desire to genuinely help people. Whereas I would bore people with the importance of financial education, there’s a funnier side with this author."