TwentySomeone: Finding Yourself in a Decade of Transition (Paperback)

~ Craig Dunham (Author), Doug Serven (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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"All readers – whether they’re 21-year-old single college students or 29-year-old married parents – will relate in some way." -- CBA Marketplace

"Craig Dunham and Doug Serven have done a masterful job anticipating the questions young adults should be asking..." -- Jerry Bridges, author of The Pursuit of Holiness and staff member of The Navigators

"In TwentySomeone, Craig Dunham and Doug Serven generously share their journeys...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

"Recommended...teenagers and adults, no matter what age, will find this book fun, interesting, and useful." -- Christian Book Previews.com

"Some of us not-so-twenty folks are a bit envious that we didn’t have this book around...A must-have, must-read..." -- The Discerning Reader.com

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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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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: WaterBrook Press; 1 edition (December 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578566959
• ISBN-13: 978-1578566952
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #113,508 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

By A Customer

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.

9 of 9 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

By	Meghan Earl - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Over Coffee......, January 15, 2004

By	Heather S Swanson (Nebraska) - See all my reviews

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.