20-Something, 20-Everything: A Quarter-Life Woman's Guide to Balance and Direction

by Christine Hassler

Book Overview

The mid-20s through the mid-30s can be a time of difficult transition: the security blanket of college and parents is gone, and it's suddenly time to make far-reaching decisions about career, investments, even adult identity. When author Christine Hassler experienced such a quarter-life crisis, she found that she was not alone. In fact, an entire generation of young women is questioning their choices, unsure if what they've been striving for is what...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 157731476X
• ISBN13: 9781577314769
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: New World Library
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Good Read for Young Professionals

This book gave really great advice for young people who are trying to figure out life. It gives you a fresh perspective on things and that's really helpful when you're young and the world is a complicated, chaotic place.

Excellent Read. Unmatched Insight. Category Leader.

Christine Hassler has a true skill when it comes to helping guide people in their 20s & 30s. I found this book not only insightful, but also a very enjoyable read. The wisdom that Christine shares with each of her contributors stories is touching and relatable. This is the kind of book you walk away with both a smile on your face and a feeling of positivity knowing you learned something practical for how to live a better life. I highly recommend this for anyone in their 20s or 30s who simply wants to 'be a better person' and who also wants to find joy and happiness in their daily lives.

Highly recommended for all 20-somethings!

This book features a collection of authentic, diverse stories about the 20-something experience. (Full disclosure: I submitted a story to the collection.) Better yet, it provides Christine Hassler's expert advice and coaching exercises to help readers who need guidance about money, relationships, work and other topics. I love Christine's warm, intelligent and understanding style -- I really wish I had this book when I was in my 20s! Highly recommended.

Must Have!

As a woman in my 20's, every line of this book was relevant and meaningful for me. (and it made me feel much better knowing that I was not the only person having these feelings!) In a very genuine fashion, Hassler discusses the frustrations, difficulties, and realities that suddenly surface during our 20's. Through exercises and insightful advice, Hassler really forces you to look at situations from a different perspective and to focus on the 3 essential questions: Who am I? What do I want? How do I get it?. After going through those three questions ("the Twenties triangle"), she explores different areas to build a secure foundation (independence, self security, financial security, love, and work) This book constantly leaves you with a true desire to reflect on your past, present, and future... and make appropriate actions to improve. It's difficult to put down because I really felt each paragraph was so incredibly helpful. As a result, I went through it pretty fast the first time - now I'm going to go through it a second time and really go through the exericeses and give myself more time for reflection/action. Absolutely a brilliant book. Perfect gift for you or close friends in the 20's!

My 20 Something Blueprint

It's a little difficult to think you'd need a guide for your twenties when these are the years you're suppose to be lost and exploring your way through life. But as a twenty something woman today, in these times, the pressure to have it all--now, can be overwhelming, especially since there are more options for woman today than ever before. It was easier before during periods of domesticity, WWII, the 50's ...society decided the roles of women, but today it's a "do-whatever-you-want" society. Unfortunately, too many choices have left some of us screaming, "I don't know what I want!" I decided to pick this book up, not because I thought I needed some direction, but because I was curious. I needed to know I wasn't being dramatic or whiny; I needed to know other woman were feeling this confused and frustrated- even after having it all. I read the first chapter and I couldn't put it down...it was my story, along with many, many other women! With this book I surprisingly found myself asking questions I'd never asked myself before; I rediscovered a new me; I realized I needed to relax and allow myself to just be okay with not making major life decisions-today. I gained some peace with my twenties. I highly recommend this book for all woman to buy, keep by their bedside and give themselves a few minutes to read everyday...I guarantee a better night's sleep!

An Insightful Must Read!

The title can potentially make you wonder if you fall into "this category" but this book is a heartfelt, easy to relate to, quick read. It is full of insights that can help you ask questions of yourself and feel understood. I highly recommend you take time to read the book. It helps shed light on many familiar situations in relationships, communication, and the way we connect to people. It will certainly touch you and maybe even inspire you to start making a difference in your life and in the lives of those around you. Also it is a great gift for men to "get" us women and for women in our lives to see the questions or thoughts we struggle with. Have fun! mz