The To-Do List [Paperback]

Mike Gayle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2010

Would a proper adult ignore the spilled milk under the fridge for weeks? Would a proper adult take three years to post a solitary Christmas card? Would a proper adult have decades-old underwear in active service? Mike Gayle is nowhere near being a proper adult—even though his 10th wedding anniversary is looming; his second child is due any moment; and in less than 24 hours he is going to be officially closer to 40 than he is to 30. Appalled by this lack of maturity, Mike draws up a To-Do list containing every single item he's been meaning to do but just keeps putting off. He's got a lot of stuff that needs doing. But unlike previous To-Do lists, he promises himself that this one will actually get DONE. And along the way, Mike will learn stuff about life (323), love (999), friends (1004), and family (9), and finally work out what it means to be a grown up (846).

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Brilliantly funny' -- Daily Mail 'A book guaranteed to appeal to disorganised slackers everywhere' -- Mail on Sunday 'You'll laugh out loud throughout this brilliant and utterly hilarious read' ***** -- Closer 'I gave this to my chick-lit reader not realising it was non-fiction. She loved it, quite fell for Mike and was inspired to make her own list. I tell you this to reassure you his fiction fans will love it.' -- Sarah Broadhurst, Bookseller 'Give it to your boyfriend straight away' -- Look 'A book guaranteed to appeal to disorganised slackers everywhere' -- Mail on Sunday 'A hilarious tale of a man's struggle to maturity' -- Now 'It's a bright read for any dull winter's day' -- News Of The World 'A funny, inspirational book' -- Daily Record

About the Author

Mike Gayle is a freelance journalist who has contributed to a variety of magazines including FHM, Sunday Times Style, and Cosmopolitan. He is the author of eight previous novels, including Dinner for Two, Mr. Commitment, and My Legendary Girlfriend.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton (February 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340936754
• ISBN-13: 978-0340936757
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,507,708 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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