Short description
Today's 20-somethings seem to have it all: but what about the next phase of life, and the inevitable expectation hangovers? This work helps women and men delve deeper into the issues of expectation hangovers and the life skills needed to create change and direction in one's life. Each story is followed by an action plan , and suggested steps .
Long description
Today's 20-somethings seem to have it all: but what about the next phase of life, and the inevitable expectation hangovers? What about the many men and women who discover they've just spent four to eight years training for a job they hate or are dumped for someone else by the person of their dreams? 20 Something Manifesto helps women and men delve deeper into the issues of expectation hangovers and the life skills needed to create change and direction in one's life. The book's format includes stories and guided queries from 20-somethings, followed by commentary by Christine, who is a life coach and quarter-life crisis expert.Stories of life lessons, disappointment, celebration, struggle, making changes, learning new behaviour, drama, triumph, and laughter convey the struggles and challenges as well as the fun and general feelings about the 20-something journey. Each story is followed by an action plan , take-aways , or suggested steps . Readers will discover practical advice written in the voice of a supportive coach. The combination of stories and coaching will inspire readers to learn how to lay the foundation of their own life with integrity, faith, and even a sense of humour. This type of manifesto is a must-have for this life-altering decade of life.
Review
In 20 Something Manifesto, Christine Hassler teaches the class you wish had been offered in school - Life 101! This book is packed with real-world tools twenty somethings can use to create a successful life on their own terms.
-- Greg Behrendt, coauthor of He's Just Not That into You and It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken
Christine Hassler demonstrates a true gift - the ability to inspire twenty somethings to take stock of where they are and take the steps to become the people they want to be.
-- Alexandra Levit, author of They Don't Teach Corporate in College
A great read for twenty somethings seeking honest answers to life's challenging questions....I strongly recommend this book.
-- Jason Ryan Dorsey, Gen Y consultant and author of My Reality Check Bounced!
Important information in an easy-to-digest format... highly recommended.
-- Library Journal - Starred Review