"The Rules Do Not Apply" is a memoir by Ariel Levy that delves into her personal experiences and the challenges she faced in both her professional and personal life. Levy, a writer for The New Yorker, shares her journey through success and the unexpected obstacles that come with it, revealing the complexities of modern womanhood. The book is both a reflection on her career achievements and an exploration of the emotional turmoil that often accompanies such pursuits.