20 Something Manifesto: Quarter-Lifers Speak Out About Who They Are, What They Want, and How to Get It - Softcover

Hassler, Christine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1577315952 ISBN 13: 9781577315957

Publisher: New World Library, 2008

Synopsis

If you’re in your twenties, you’re likely feeling the combination of the excitement of this defining decade and the pressure to figure out your entire life. The thrill of newfound independence and opportunity can be quickly squelched by worry, disillusionment, or disappointment. Like thousands of other twenty somethings, you may have experienced what life coach and quarter-life expert Christine Hassler calls an Expectation Hangover.” This manifesto explores the all-important questions and life choices of these turbulent yet exciting years.

Twenty somethings may commiserate about the challenges they face, but few resources offer practical lessons or suggestions. In these pages, quarter-life men and women tell their stories, sharing their successes and failures, along with their frustrations and realizations. The author’s insightful commentary and take away” suggestions provide the tools and skills you need to create change and direction in your life. You’ll recognize and articulate your personal goals, paving the way to what you truly want.

About this title

From Booklist:

The author of 20-Something, 20-Everything (2005) offers a handy guide for navigating the often rough waters of the twentysomething years. Hassler draws on her own experience, but she has also gathered myriad stories and quotes from a variety of twentysomethings around the world, regarding everything from grappling with their expectations after college to job hunting and navigating friendships and relationships. Hassler addresses one of the biggest problems she thinks twentysomethings face: “Expectation Hangovers,” in which reality doesn’t measure up to what people in their twenties had come to expect from their lives, leading to depression and lack of direction. She then delves into the “twenties triangle,” addressing the three questions that dominate the decade: Who am I? What do I want? How do I get what I want? The chapters that follow address the biggest issues for people in their twenties: love, friendships, family, and career. Packed with stories and wisdom from their peers, this guide will definitely appeal to the many twentysomethings trying to find their way. --Kristine Huntley

Review:

"In 20 Something Manifesto, Christine Hassler teaches the class you wish had been offered in school - Life 101! This book is packed with real-world tools twenty somethings can use to create a successful life on their own terms."
— Greg Behrendt, coauthor of He's Just Not That into You and It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken

"Christine Hassler demonstrates a true gift - the ability to inspire twenty somethings to take stock of where they are and take the steps to become the people they want to be."
— Alexandra Levit, author of They Don't Teach Corporate in College

"A great read for twenty somethings seeking honest answers to life's challenging questions....I strongly recommend this book."
— Jason Ryan Dorsey, Gen Y consultant and author of My Reality Check Bounced!

"Important information in an easy-to-digest format... highly recommended."
— Library Journal - Starred Review

About this edition

• Publisher: New World Library
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1577315952
• ISBN 13: 9781577315957
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 352