Mind the Gap [Mass Market Paperback]

Graeme Codrington (Author), Sue Grant-Marshall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 16, 2005

The way you parent, the clothes you buy, your relationships with your boss and your daughter, your attitude to money and sex, are, to an extraordinary extent, defined by the era into which you were born. Parents, the church, teachers and employers think they understand youngsters because they, too, were young once. But adults no longer live in the world that existed when they were teenagers. We may occupy the same space, home, classroom or office but we live in different worlds. And these worlds often collide. We've moved in one century from a 'built to last' to a 'throwaway' society. No wonder age differences are so vast. In this book you will discover your generation and those of the people who make up your life. Once you understand what makes them, and you, tick, the 'gen gap' begins to shrink. Fasten your seatbelt for a generational roller coaster ride - you may never think the same way again! In this title you'll understand why: Your boss insists on endless meetings and conferences; Your 20-something student doesn't want a 50-something computer teacher; You're in your 40s but still trying to prove yourself to Mom and Dad; Your teacher should be learning from you

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 327 pages
• Publisher: Penguin Global (May 16, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0143024450
• ISBN-13: 978-0143024453
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,480,611 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An interresting and easy-to-read introduction to an important subject, January 7, 2010

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Anders M-S "Anders" (Norway) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mind the Gap (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is an accurate and interesting introduction to the subject of generational differences. It's divided into short chapters regarding different areas people from different generations view things differently, this makes the book valuable even if you haven't got time to read all of it (this, though, means that you'll have to read some explanations more than once if you read the entire book, it might feel a little bit repetitative).

There are only two bad things about the book, in my opinion. The first is that it is a little too focused on work related subjects, at least for my purpose for reading it. The other thing is that the book is getting a bit old. I really hope that it's authors will make a new and updated edition soon...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dripping With Content, June 30, 2008

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Donald L. Coldwell Jr. "EE Don" (Buxton, ME) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mind the Gap (Mass Market Paperback)

I great read/text for learning the basic tennants of generational studies. Many will say that this is a waste of time, others will say that it is the future of communication. This book however, cuts through all of that and just lasy out the history of generations and goes on to describe (in detail) the main characteristics of each generation.

This book woudld be great for a text book or reference book as well for anyone who interacts with a wide range of generations and people groups.

You will never look at your boss/coworker/staff the same agin.

5.0 out of 5 stars Revealing, March 12, 2009

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Gail "Gail" (NSW Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mind the Gap (Mass Market Paperback)

Revelations on why the generations are so different are great.
Gave me greater insight into who I am and why I behave the way I do.