ReGeneration PA (Paperback)

~ Jennifer Karlin (Author), Amelia Borofsky (Author) "Finding a home during our twenties today is about movement and change rather than about permanent settling..." (more)
Key Phrases: quarterlife crisis, New York, United States, San Francisco (more...)

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Product Description

In this breakthrough collection, editors Jennifer Krlin and Amelia Borofsky bring forth the fresh voices of more than forty writers and artists, all of whom are in their twenties. Featuring a unique combination of writings, poetry, photography, and painting, this is the first significant work in the genre.

From a lament on the life of an office temp to an elegy to college days, from travels abroad to travels within, ReGeneration documents the experiences, difficulties, and successes of growing up and living in a world that is moving faster than ever. The contributors actively create new, diverse models of self-identity, interpersonal relationships, working environments, and visions for the future.

In addition to showcasing work from up-and-coming artists, ReGeneration offers pieces by such diverse and prominent writers as Jedediah Purdy, the bestselling author of For Common Things, and Sasha Cagen, the founder and publisher of To-Do List magazine; poetry by deaf artist/photographer/storyteller/actress Ayisha Knight; and an essay by activist and award-winning slam poet Saul Williams. As the preeminent work on twentysomething self-expression, this is a book for an entire generation to embrace and for everyone to enjoy.

About the Author

Jennifer Karlin and Amelia Borofsky are freelance writers who have written for a variety of publications, including Mother Jones, Girlfriends, and Lonely Planet. Borofsky has worked as an editorial assistant for Wesleyan University Press and Lonely Planet Publications. Karlin has worked at Mother Jones. Both authors are 1999 graduates from Wesleyan University.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Tarcher (January 6, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585422142
• ISBN-13: 978-1585422142
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,121,868 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Defying Categorization, January 7, 2003

By	C. Chollis (Orinda, CA) - See all my reviews

I saw this on display just yesterday in the psychology section but wasn't really sure why. I opened it up somewhere in the middle and was immediately drawn in by the witty and intelligent writing. Although the editorial review speaks of it as being helpful for "troubled" twentysomethings, i feel that this is way too limiting. I recommend it to everyone who would like to gain insight into the minds of some critically thinking young people. This book is filled with insightful, intelligent, and very different opinions and thoughts on life and growth than the mainstream media would produce. It's a very refreshing read. There are some well known artists and writers, but many are emerging talents which i plan to watch closely. This anthology far surpasses the generalizations about twentysomethings made in the Quarter-Life Crisis and views life not as a crisis but as a world of opportunities and exclamations. Happy reading :)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read This Book!!!, January 11, 2003

By A Customer

I absolutely loved this book and read it cover to cover in one sitting. Finally, a book that talked about my life. It was both affirming and inspiring. As a person in my late twenties, I have dealt with a lot of the issues regarding how to make a home, figure out relationships, and find meaningful work. It also made me want to be more socially engaged. I loved the idea of an anthology as the only way that these issues could be presented since knowledge is subjective and we learn from a variety of perspectives. In it there is something for everyone (I highly recommended it for parents of a twentysomething). A great pastiche!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating read, January 17, 2003

By A Customer

This book is an entertaining, thoughtful, eclectic collection of essays, fiction and poetry. I don't know why they put it in the self-improvement section. There are definitely some great writers with a great deal of promise - really beautiful use of language in some of the essays. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for fresh voices.