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TwentySomeone: Finding Yourself in a Decade of Transition

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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.

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.

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.

As a Christian "Twentysomeone" gal I think I have my stuff together....well, for the most part anyway. I picked this book up at a conference ;) and had a hard time putting it down till the last page was read --including the rec' book list at the back. Each section is followed by a few questions that I found surprisingly helpful in shaping/realizing my focus, life goals (professional and personal), and what I want my remaining few `twentysomeone' years to be about. Enjoyed the book and the result of it in my life so much that I had to share it with my friends. Those questions and a list of things to do in your 20's (in the back of the book) made for great coffee house conversation with friends. Thanks to the authors for sharing their insight.

Our small group studied this book as an intro to the year. It worked well to cover many topics in a short time. Interesting concepts. Easy to read and enjoyable writting style.

Dunham and Severn did an admirable job of summing up the journey through the twenties and giving tools for evaluating our lives. This is not a black and white "do this and you will be successful" book. It is more about building a framework to live life for yourself.

They divide the book into three parts. The first part deals with the basic questions of existence that a suprising number of young people have not really answered for themselves. (I know this because I work with college students and recent college grads in a church.) Part two delves into four foundations of character that are much needed by us all. Part three dealt with examing your worldview and building one that matches the realities as God has made them.

I am a deep thinker so I spent the time reading part one saying, "Duh!" However, in my ministry I find that most people are too distracted by all the things we can be doing other than reflecting, so this is a good place to start; even for me. The most helpful sections of this book were on character and worldview. There is so much good stuff in these pages that I cannot recommend them highly enough! Severn and Dunham also have some very helpful suggestions for action at the end of each chapter as well as a reading list and a list of "100 things to do in your twenties" that was really fun and doable for most people. Anecdotes, references to the bible, and quotes from some of history's great leaders and thinkers helped bolster the authors's presentation of how to be a well-rounded person in your twenties.

Overall I found this book helpful in evaluating my twenties and reflecting on the kind of person I want to be.

I'm not a twentysomeone, but I was one once - a long time ago. Reading TWENTYSOMEONE helped me make peace with my 20's. Now as the parent of 2 daughters in their "decade of transition," I'm at peace with their tewnties as well. In fact, I learned that my daughters are navigating their twenties much better that I did mine. As my daughters contune through their twenties I am confident that TWENTYSOMEONE will serve them well as a guide for growth and as a source of encouragement.

There are very few books out that I know of that covers this surprisingly difficult stage in life. More and more college graduates quickly find themselves depressed, gaining weight, and lonely, and have no idea why. This book helps you get a better grasp on what lies ahead of you during this stage of life.

I have read and re-read this book several times. It is incredibly practical for those who find themselves between the ages of 18-35 and want some practical wisdom on how to approach different aspects of their lives.

Twentysomeone covers practical topics such as financial responsibility, time management, and romantic relationships. I think those chapters are incredibly helpful through all the stages of your twenties, but they would be incomplete without the chapters on character. A big part of the transitional and formative decade of your twenties is answering the question of "Who am I?" With strong character traits like humility, integrity, teachability, and faithfulness, we can then look toward the tangible aspects of our lives like money and time management.

If you read this book, you are not guaranteed to have all your ducks in a row, but it's a good start. Also, the foot notes and appendices inject a lot of the authors' personalities, which makes this a very enjoyable read. This is a great book to cover in a small group. I recommend to read this alongside a close friend or in a small group so you can discuss these topics that are integral in the lives of all twentysomepeople.

I just got this book a few days ago and have only read about half of it. I am a christian I go to church but not regularly. I am in college and will be on my own soon. I want to know what 20 plus year olds go through when they move off on there own and get a job and are looking for a relationship/spouse, paying bills, etc. I felt like this book "so far" hasn't done that. It frequently has verses of the bible which I can't really relate too. As I said I am a christian and I want to learn more about god but I also want other answers about what i will go through in the future and how to deal with those situations (non-religious). If you aren't christian or aren't a huge christian you might not be able to relate to this book. As i said ive only read half of the book so far so hopefully it will turn out better. I also purchased a book called Quarterlife Crisis: The Unique Challenges of Life in Your Twenties. It is a national bestseller. I have not read this book yet but it looks much better as I've scimmed through it. Twentysome was just too preachy for me!