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The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter--And How to Make the Most of Them Now Audiobook
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New York Times bestselling psychologist Dr. Meg Jay uses real stories from real lives to provide smart, compassionate, and constructive advice about the crucial (and difficult) years we cannot afford to miss.
Our "thirty-is-the-new-twenty" culture tells us the twentysomething years don't matter. Some say they are a second adolescence. Others call them an emerging adulthood. Dr. Meg Jay, a clinical psychologist, argues that twentysomethings have been caught in a swirl of hype and misinformation, much of which has trivialized what is actually the most defining decade of adulthood.
Drawing from almost two decades of work with hundreds of clients and students, The Defining Decade weaves the latest science of the twentysomething years with the behind-closed-doors stories from twentysomethings, themselves. The result is a provocative read that provides the tools necessary to make the most of your twenties, and shows us how work, relationships, personality, social networks, identity, and even the brain can change more during this decade than at any other time in adulthood—if we use the time wisely.
The Defining Decade is a smart, compassionate and constructive book about the years we cannot afford to miss.
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"Being in my early twenties, this book was such an eye-opener and such a great self-help. A lot of the advice given by Dr. Jay I have already been following for the past few years, so if anything this book was my "pat on the back." Everything written makes sense, and overall when I finished reading it I've come to the conclusion that...I'm going to be okay. First, the layout is perfect. The whole section on Work is fantastic, but my favorite chapter has to be 'Weak Ties' ..really, it's all about who you know. Hearing firsthand accounts from twentysomethings was such a smart way to integrate the advice with real-life scenarios. I found myself relating to many of the stories and, in some cases, these twentysomethings sound a whole lot like me! I'm not waiting to start my life, it's time to take charge and after reading this, seems that the time is now or never."
— Michelle (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Excellently written, this book is sensitive to the emotional life of twentysomethings.”
— Library Journal on the previous edition
The Defining Decade Listener Reviews
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" Good insight on why your 20s are so important. However, much of this was common sense. "
— Claire, 2/8/2014 -
" like a slap on the ass "
— Paige, 2/5/2014 -
" It's a self-help book but it's not entirely stupid. "
— Maxstrasser, 1/4/2014 -
" I read this in one evening, and as a woman in my twenties I found it insightful and helpful beyond belief. It was a quick read, but something I will no doubt visit again in the future. As the book emphasizes, there's no time to wait! We need to get going now. "
— Jessica, 1/3/2014 -
" I wish this book was around when I graduated from college! It's full of generally sound advice for 20-somethings who are still figuring it all out. I didn't agree with everything the author had to say, but I did send a copy to my just-out-of-college brother before I finished the book. "
— Carissa, 12/12/2013 -
" def left me with lots to think about about. it help me get a deeper understanding into my own subconscious behavior as a 20something year old living in the 21st century "
— Carlos, 12/11/2013 -
" Very motivational! This book is a must read for all college graduates who find themselfs having trouble taking the next step or wondering what the next step is. It certainly got me in the "carpe diem" mind set. ENJOY! "
— Daniel, 12/10/2013 -
" Surprisingly tolerable and informative. Meg Jay, I promise I won't waste away my 20s. "
— Joshua, 11/21/2013 -
" Some interesting ideas but take everything with a grain of salt... "
— Ellen, 11/2/2013 -
" Good book to read if you are in your twenties or if you are a parent of a struggling twenty something. "
— Nancy, 10/30/2013 -
" An eye-opener. I feel like this lady lived in my head during the trials of last year and now stops in once every 2-weeks for tea to make sure I'm still on the right path. I definitely recommend this book to all 20 year-olds. It will definitely give you a reality check. See more on my blog. "
— Zezee, 10/29/2013 -
" Interesting and insightful, yet lacking in actionable recommendations. "
— Carlton, 9/22/2013 -
" I really enjoyed the book. Insightful and good advice. "
— Alicia, 12/16/2012 -
" Great read for 20somethings! "
— Amy, 12/5/2012 -
" Good, but to be honest, made me feel more depressed than empowered. "
— Vanessa, 11/15/2012 -
" This is a great/quick-read book about this age. It allows us to see that what we're going through, we're going through together. But it also emphasizes making moves at this age, as it is a pivotal decade. "
— Tue, 8/23/2012 -
" It seems very conservative (in favor of traditional family life), but definitely makes a few good points about young adult development. The best part is probably knowing that there are other people in there twenties who are confused and lonely too. "
— Ozzie, 7/5/2012
About Meg Jay
Meg Jay, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who specializes in adult development and is the author of The Defining Decade. She works as an assistant clinical professor at University of Virginia and maintains a private practice in Charlottesville, Virginia. She earned doctorates in clinical psychology and gender studies from the University of California, Berkeley.