WHY DIDN’T THEY TELL ME THIS? THINGS YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE HAD TO GOOGLE AT 2 A.M.

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Non-Fiction

WHY DIDN’T THEY TELL ME THIS? THINGS YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE HAD TO GOOGLE AT 2 A.M.

By: Rowan Voss

295.00

  • ISBN: 978-9370035966
  • Pages: 232 pages
  • Published: 15 October, 2025
  • Format: Paperback
  • Imprint: Rupa
  • Language: English

Adulthood came with bills, expectations, and zero instructions. Why Didn’t They Tell Me This? is the guide you should’ve gotten at seventeen. From emotional regulation to burnout recovery, communication to confidence, this book delivers the essential truths no one ever sat you down and explained. It’s sharp, funny, and wildly relatable—designed for anyone who’s ever Googled “How to be a functioning human” at 2 AM. It won’t fix your life. But it might make it make sense. Finally.

Rowan Voss is a psychologist and educator who has spent two decades working with young adults and professionals navigating transition. With a PhD in counselling psychology, Voss has taught at universities and contributed to mental health initiatives across Europe. Known for blending rigorous insight with accessibility, Voss has published widely on resilience, decision-making, and emotional literacy. Why Didn’t They Tell Me This? is his first book aimed at a broad readership, inspired by years of hearing the same questions repeated in therapy rooms and classrooms. He lives in Amsterdam, where he balances teaching, writing, and consulting.

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