Boomerang Nation: How to Survive Living with Your Parents...the Second Time Around

by Elina Furman

Book Overview

You can go home again Boomerangers are on the rise. Named for the nearly eighteen million 18- to 35-year-old Americans currently living at home, this rapidly growing phenomenom is becoming a way of life for many college graduates and adults looking for a rent- and hassle-free way to get out of debt and plan a course of action for their futures.
Written by Elina Furman, who happily survived living at home the second time around, this timely, information-packed guide offers Boomerangers -- both practicing and aspiring -- wisdom on how to cope with the practical, economic, emotional, and psychological realities of moving back in with Mom and Dad. Furman debunks popular myths, such as that college graduation marks the beginning of domestic and financial freedom, and offers dynamic action plans, proven strategies, and practical advice on:
Taking the plunge -- are you ready to move back home? Making a financial plan and sticking to it Discovering the hidden benefits of living at home Determining whenter you have a Cool, Reluctant, or Perma-Parent Maintaining privacy Setting and following house rules Handling the stigma Dealing with sibling rivalry
With special chapters on brainstorming new career objectives and dating under your parents roof, and featuring inspiring tales from the trenches by independent and successful Boomerangers, Boomerang Nation proves that not only can you go home again, you can survive and thrive there.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743269918
• ISBN13: 9780743269919
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Touchstone Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Coulnd't have done without it

I had to move home three months ago to help my dad after (...) divorce to my step mom. I left my job, my friends, and moved to a new city. My friend had read about this (...) and gave it to me as a present when I moved home. I read it cover to cover and it really made me feel better to know that other people were going through (...) same thing. I especially liked (...) section about dealing with single parents, cuz it's so true what she writes about. I'm taking Furman's advice and setting a move out date so my Dad doesn't get too dependant on me living at home. Thanks.

fun, factual and fabulous

I love this book. It makes me want to move home just so I can follow its advice and get my act together!

A Must Read!

In "Boomerang Nation," Elina Furman covers the range of issues related to moving back with your parents, the second time around, in an intelligent and fun way. As a boomeranger herself, Furman weaves her personal experience into the book, giving the book credibility and relate-ability for the reader. Since she's been through it, she knows her boomerang stuff. As a boomeranger myself, this book helped me see the forces at play while I was living with my folks, like a good friend talking about the situation with you, and not making you feel embarrassed about it. Praise to Furman and "Boomerang Nation" for taking away the sting of living at home with your parents as an adult, while guiding you into making the right decisions.

Know your worth, know their worth.

Excelent book that points out advantages to moving back home, and the advantages to your parents ( assuming that you are not a do nothing leech). It's a stepping stone to a better life for you, if you do the things discussed by Elina Furman. Get to apppreciate your parents better, and share the love, because it will make you a better person. This book is not for infantile adults, to make it work you must enter the second time around with an adult mentality. Stay with Elina and take responsibility for your day to day life. Linda Baldanzi, LCSW.

Great book!

I've been living at home almost a year. This book was funny, smart and easy to connect to. I quickly recognized myself in the first few pages. I give this book the highest recommendation. The author clearly knows what it's like to be in the situation and the advice is right on target.