The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter—And How to Make the Most of Them Now

Our culture of "thirty-is-the-new-twenty" suggests that being in their twentysomethings is irrelevant. Some describe them as a prolonged teenage period. Some refer to them as a developing maturity. But the new twenty is not thirty. Dr. Meg Jay's insightful book exposes the number of twentysomethings who have been duped by a wave of false information and hype that has diminished the significance of what are, in reality, the most formative years of life. Dr. Jay combines the science of the twentysomething years with fascinating, behind-closed-doors experiences from other twentysomethings, drawing on more than 10 years of experience working with hundreds of clients and students in their twenties. She offers insights from experts in psychology, sociology, neurology, reproductive medicine, human resources, and economics about the transformative potential of our twenties. The outcome demonstrates why our twenties do matter with a thought-provoking and sometimes moving read. During our twenties, the decisions we make—and the ones we don't—will have a significant impact on future generations and years.