How long does it take to read Things I Wish My Mother Had Told Me?
Lucia Van der Post
Things I Wish My Mother Had Told Me by Lucia Van der Post takes about 8 hours 50 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 8 hours 50 minutes
A week or two of reading
First published 2007. 482 pages, about 132,550 words.
18 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 14 hours 44 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 8 hours 50 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 5 hours 31 minutes |
The page count is the median across 4 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Packed full of golden rules from one of Britain's most stylish women, Lucia reveals the secrets of dressing stylishly with advice on everything from how to organise your wardrobe, what to wear when you travel and where to buy delicious underwear, great cashmere and sassy skirts.
Subjects: Conduct of life, Feminine beauty (Aesthetics), Personal Beauty, Psychology, Women, Women, life skills guides
