twentysomething
Surviving and Thriving in the Real World
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Publisher Description
You are twentysomething and in the prime of your life. You are current, capable, cosmopolitan, and completely confused.
Thrust out of the comfortable existence of a college student and into the cold, hard reality of life in the "real world", you face a whole new array of responsibilities. You have to find a job, possibly relocate to a new city, find a place to live, figure out how to pay the bills with the entry-level salary you land, make new friends, and find a church (just to name a few)!
The good news is that you're not alone. Margaret Feinberg-twentysomething herself-wants you to know that there are tens of thousands of others facing these same challenges. "Our twenties really can be some of the best years of our lives, no matter what our landlords, bosses, parents, or anyone else says," encourages Feinberg.
Offering Scriptural insights, encouragement, humor, and practical wisdom, twentysomething confronts this "crisis" and shows you how to survive without losing your patience or your passion for life. twentysomething will inspire you to hold onto your dreams and to embark fearlessly on the journey God has for you.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Just emerging from her 20s herself, Christian writer Feinberg sympathizes with the challenges faced today's 20-somethings, who have more choices and less guidance than previous generations. Feinberg assures young job seekers that"you don't have to live in the box of 'traditional work' " and gives plenty of examples of people, including herself, who are successful outside the office environment. She also offers encouragement to those who do decide to enter the corporate world, pointing out to them that"entry level jobs are a much-needed reminder that you are not what you do. Your value and worth reside elsewhere." Feinberg addresses many other challenges 20-somethings face, such as taking on significant financial responsibilities, establishing meaningful and possibly romantic relationships, and--for her specifically Christian audience-puzzling over the question"Where is God in all this?" Feinberg is honest about the difficulties of adult life (e.g."The truth is that being single can be brutal"), but also celebrates the many advantages of the 20-something years: freedom to move or change careers, opportunities and enthusiasm to travel and time to"find your passions and find yourself." Although the recent marketing efforts of several Christian publishers are clearly meant to appeal to a wider audience, non-Christians are likely to find such advice as"ask God, 'Who am I?' and listen for a response" insufficient. However, Feinberg does warn Christian readers against becoming"completely surrounded by Christians and failing to engage the world around them." This message to fearlessly participate in the world, as well as embrace the 20s as a time to explore and grow, makes Feinberg's book a contemporary, realistic and reassuring guide for faithful 20-somethings overwhelmed by what life has to offer.
