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Summary: I'm surprised at how much I've enjoyed the book
Review: I picked this book up after I saw it reviewed in Bust magazine. I have to say that some of the writing was vivid and lovely. The rest of it was rather dry, boring, and unrelated to the overall theme that I think they were trying to achieve with this book.The parts that were good were really good but about 75% of the book put me to sleep.
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Summary: Defying Categorization
Review: I saw this on display just yesterday in the psychology section but wasn't really sure why. I opened it up somewhere in the middle and was immediately drawn in by the witty and intelligent writing. Although the editorial review speaks of it as being helpful for "troubled" twentysomethings, i feel that this is way too limiting. I recommend it to everyone who would like to gain insight into the minds of some critically thinking young people. This book is filled with insightful, intelligent, and very different opinions and thoughts on life and growth than the mainstream media would produce. It's a very refreshing read. There are some well known artists and writers, but many are emerging talents which i plan to watch closely. This anthology far surpasses the generalizations about twentysomethings made in the Quarter-Life Crisis and views life not as a crisis but as a world of opportunities and exclamations. Happy reading :)
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Summary: Regeneration: Telling stories
Review: I was interested in the point of view of a much younger generation, as I am from the "Baby Boomer" generation. There is so much angst out there. Some of the stories were depressing, some were clever, but all relected an expression of themselves. I enjoyed the first story about the bus trip the most.
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Summary: I'm surprised at how much I've enjoyed the book
Review: I'm usually not into these artsy fartsy books or blanket statements about a generation or group, but this book is surprisingly on target. You don't have to be in your twenties to enjoy this book, but it's eerily applicable if you are. I plan to pass along a few of the essays to my parents!
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Summary: Whatever
Review: If you did not graduate in four years from an exclusive private university only to suddenly realize that there is a crisis of authority and identity in the world (in other words, if you are in the OTHER 85% of Americans in their 20s), this book's premise and themes will leave you dry. The voices in this book seem to have discovered that you can't major in Changing The World, but have not yet figured out why.
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Summary: comforting
Review: it is difficult to find a book of a person who can accurately describe the frustration and anxiety that comes in your 20s. this book does just that. for once my thoughts, fears, and hopes were written in ink better than i could have possibly expressed them. this book is a extreme comfort to me, helping me to realize that i am not alone in my state of confusion. i HIGHLY recommend it.
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