TwentySomeone: Finding Yourself in a Decade of Transition [Paperback]

Craig Dunham (Author), Doug Serven (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 16, 2003

Live Strategically

The decade of your twenties is full of important, stressful, maddening questions: What will I do? Who will I love? Where will I live?

But maybe there’s a bigger question: Who am I? The fact is, the period of time between your teens and thirties will shape a lot of your character, your calling, and your view of the world.

Authors Craig Dunham and Doug Serven (recent graduates of their twenties) explain that the difference between a twentysomething and TwentySomeone has to do with the questions we ask. Instead of asking, “What will I do?” twentysomeones need to ask “Who am I?”–the real question of the twenties.

Full of personal experience and practical wisdom, TwentySomeone helps you make the most of your twenties while giving you the skills to handle common life experiences like singlehood, first jobs, getting married, having kids, and buying stuff. This is a guidebook that will help you discover who God is calling you to be.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The decade of the twenties is one of major transition for most young adults. Unfortunately, many drift aimlessly through these critical years because they know neither the questions to ask nor the answers they need. Craig Dunham and Doug Serven have done a masterful job anticipating the questions young adults should be asking and helping them find the right answers. Every twentysomeone should profit from this book.
Jerry Bridges, author of The Pursuit of Holiness and staff member of The Navigators

With personal transparency and spiritual insight Craig Dunham and Doug Serven offer wonderful insights that yield great opportunities for Gospel transformation.
Bryan Chapell, president of Covenant Theological Seminary

In TwentySomeone, Craig Dunham and Doug Serven generously share their journeys through their own twenties decade in a fresh, thoughtful, and practical style that builds a bridge between key questions in the young adult years and the experience of Christian faith.  This book will serve as a ‘mentor’ for many.
 Sharon Daloz Parks, author of Big Questions, Worthy Dreams: Mentoring Young Adults in Their Search for Meaning, Purpose, and Faith

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Live Strategically

The decade of your twenties is full of important, stressful, maddening questions: What will I do? Who will I love? Where will I live?

But maybe there's a bigger question: Who am I? The fact is, the period of time between your teens and thirties will shape a lot of your character, your calling, and your view of the world.

Authors Craig Dunham and Doug Serven (recent graduates of their twenties) explain that the difference between a twentysomething and TwentySomeone has to do with the questions we ask. Instead of asking, "What will I do?" twentysomeones need to ask "Who am I?" - the real question of the twenties.

Full of personal experience and practical wisdom, TwentySomeone helps you make the most of your twenties while giving you the skills to handle common life experiences like singlehood, first jobs, getting married, having kids, and buying stuff. This is a guidebook that will help you discover who God is calling you to be.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: WaterBrook Press; 1 edition (December 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578566959
• ISBN-13: 978-1578566952
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #562,921 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What do I do now???, February 2, 2004

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This review is from: TwentySomeone: Finding Yourself in a Decade of Transition (Paperback)

Scathingly honest reflection of what it's like to be a twenty something is, to me, the outstanding quality of this book and it's authors. Sound wisdom is given, by exposing examples from the minds,lives, and experiences of the authors. Keen wit, and blatent life blunders are laced throughout the presentation of deep questions we all ask outselves in our twenties. What is this life for? Why am I here? Where do I go, what do I do, and who do I do it with??? What is important now?! These questions are addressed in an palatable manner that is captivating in its presentation. At 26, I found this book to be essential, and an oasis in a world that seems so tumultuous at this time. Being allowed to read the thoughts and opinions of the authors when they were twenty somethings was like a reflection into my own mind. Wow, I am not alone. If you're in or near your 20s, this is a must read.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant look into the issues of a 20-someone, Christian or Non., February 22, 2006

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This review is from: TwentySomeone: Finding Yourself in a Decade of Transition (Paperback)

I recently read this book ... twice. I finished the last page, then turned back to the first and immediatley read through it again. I wanted to share it with my brother, my parents, all of my friends, my students. I'm 27 and wish I'd read the book earlier in my twenties. I think it is insightful on every level. There is a Christian focus, true, but it is a smart focus, and I would recommend the book to anyone who has questions about relationships (whether romantic), MONEY, character, career and/or legacy. The book is also funny. I laughed out loud more than once, which, to me, is the sign of anything good. You should read this book whether you are Christian, and whether you are in fact in your twenties. It is not a Christian self-help book. It is a book about life. It is honest. It is good. And anyone can relate to the stories these guys share.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book will help you address the question: "Who Am I?", October 12, 2006

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This review is from: TwentySomeone: Finding Yourself in a Decade of Transition (Paperback)

The writers base their ideas on the bible. This is semi-'preachy' but speaks to the average twenty-year-old. It definitely made me want to turn to the bible for guidance during this time in my life. I just graduated a month ago, and have been asking myself such questions as "Who am I?", and "Where is my life headed?" Even if you're not a Christian, the principles (developing humility, being faithful, etc.) are useful to anyone. Do yourself a favor and either buy this book used (for those who are skeptical about the religious ideas included in this book), or request your local library to buy it (so that you can borrow it). It's definitely helping me to take a good look at who I am, and who I want to become throughout my twenties and beyond.