Dear Prudence, Daniel M. Lavery
Dear Prudence, Daniel M. Lavery
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Dear Prudence
Liberating Lessons from Slate.com’s Beloved Advice Column

Author: Daniel M. Lavery

Narrator: Daniel M. Lavery

Unabridged: 8 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperOne

Published: 04/04/2023


Synopsis

Based on the long-running Slate advice column, a collection of the most eye-opening, illuminating, and provocative installments during Daniel M. Lavery’s tenure as the titular Prudence.Every week, millions of readers visit Slate for the irresistible “Dear Prudence,” an advice column that promises a healthy dose of reality and good humor alongside its indispensable suggestions and life lessons. The ever-hilarious and insightful Danny Lavery was one of “Dear Prudence”’s most beloved columnists, and he recounts his time as Prudie in this side-splitting, candid collection—complete with new commentary and exclusive stories—drawing out the broader themes of his informative, unfailingly illuminating guidance. From guilt and blame (“Am I in the Wrong Here?”) to downright confusion (“Maybe This Is All a Misunderstanding”), from recently discovered wrenches-in-the-machine (“The Other Shoe Just Dropped”) to the travails of parenthood (“My Kids Are Growing Up. Can Someone Please Stop This?”), Dear Prudence isn’t afraid to go the extra mile in its search for the much-needed corrective, gentle reminder, or tough love. This is the go-to guide for anyone who’s just trying to figure it all out—with a helpful nudge.

About Daniel M. Lavery

Daniel M. Lavery is a former Dear Prudence advice columnist at Slate, the cofounder of The Toast, and the New York Times bestselling author of Texts from Jane Eyre, The Merry Spinster, Something That May Shock and Discredit You, and Women’s Hotel. He also writes the popular newsletter The Chatner. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sheree on May 20, 2023

If you loved Tiny Beautiful Things, or pored over Agony Aunt articles in your mother’s magazines as a kid, you’re going to want to read Dear Prudence. I loved the letters, Lavery’s responses, and Lavery’s approach overall. He’s open to admitting when, in retrospect, he gave bad advice, and offers us......more

Goodreads review by Danika at The Lesbrary on July 29, 2023

This was the ideal audiobook listening experience to me, and I am very sad it's over. The questions are fascinating. Lavery is a great narrator. I'll likely listen to this again and only wish I had a dozen more.......more

Goodreads review by AndiReads on November 13, 2022

Who doesn't love a good advice letter! This is a beautifully written book containing many of the letters Daniel answered as the resident advice columnist for Slate (Dear Prudence) I have read Dear Prudence for years and jumped at the chance to preview this book. DP has been authored by several names......more

Goodreads review by Amber (or CJ on November 18, 2022

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. 3.5 rounded up to 4 stars. Spoilers ahead. I will not reveal anything big - most of the review vaguely alludes to plot, structure, and characters. --- This was a great sort of p......more

Goodreads review by Kady on November 19, 2022

Thanks to NetGallery and the publisher for the advanced copy of this book. Reall loved reading all the letters and advice given......more