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As Good As It Gets

Life Lessons from a Reluctant Adult

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As Good As It Gets

By: Romesh Ranganathan
Narrated by: Romesh Ranganathan
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Confronted by the realities of adulthood, Romesh Ranganathan must face an uncomfortable truth: this is not quite how he imagined it.

Watching his friends descend into middle age, his waistline thicken and his finances dwindle to fund his family’s middle class aspirations, Romesh reflects on the demands of daily life and the challenges of adulting in the modern world.

As he reluctantly concludes that he is indeed a grown man, Rom wrestles with the greater questions that threaten his being: Could I save my family in a crisis? Do I possess the skills to assemble flatpack furniture? Am I too old for streetwear? Is it alright to parent my kids through the medium of Fortnite? Is celibacy the secret to a passionate marriage?

From one of the countries most beloved comedians and author of the Sunday Times bestseller STRAIGHT OUTTA CRAWLEY comes the hilarious and painfully accurate dissection of what it really means to grow up.

© Romesh Ranganathan 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

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Critic Reviews

'There's both side-splitting humour and a tenderness to comedian and writer Romesh Ranganathan's latest book'
Hilariously told, this personal interrogation is both relatable and comforting, recognising that nobody really knows how to be a grown-up.
"One of the funniest people in the world. Annoyingly talented at everything he does which includes writing books. As Good As it Gets is hilarious. Is there anything this man can't do? Yes: most sports."
"Annoyingly I enjoyed this book as much as I do seeing Romesh live"
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Will be listening to this again and buying Romesh's other books. very talented comic. 5 stars!

Brilliant

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Hilarious and yet poignant and insightful in places. Had me genuinely laughing out loud. A superb comedian and his own reading really adds to it. Not exactly a story as such, more like mini stand up bits. Absolutely loved every word! Thanks Romesh.

Absolute banger!

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I absolutely loved this book! Best comedy book I’ve read in a long time. Strongly recommend.

Fantastic read

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loved every second of the book. funny, captivating, and great voice. glad I bought it.

Absolutely funny

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Easy to listen to, with interesting insights to Romash's experience in life. Some laugh out loud moments.

interesting

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