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The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter - And How to Make the Most of Them Now by Meg Jay
informative
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
Very interesting book, but better to be read with some dose of scepticism. Some ideas about having kids, for example, are just a little old fashioned.
Also, the fact that all characters and examples from her book are very heteronormative — queer couples where mentioned literally once, even though about 2/3 of the book about romance and body. Probably that's okay as this is non-fiction, but yet, felt quite under represented 🌝
And there's one mention of autism and some other neurodivergencies not in the best way — be aware!
Overall this book has some really good ideas and some that... not really good, let's say. I really liked what was said about self-confidence and finding people like yourself! But also there's a lot of pressure about Doing Everything The Right Way, which definitely could be disturbing.
Also, the fact that all characters and examples from her book are very heteronormative — queer couples where mentioned literally once, even though about 2/3 of the book about romance and body. Probably that's okay as this is non-fiction, but yet, felt quite under represented 🌝
And there's one mention of autism and some other neurodivergencies not in the best way — be aware!
Overall this book has some really good ideas and some that... not really good, let's say. I really liked what was said about self-confidence and finding people like yourself! But also there's a lot of pressure about Doing Everything The Right Way, which definitely could be disturbing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Abortion
Minor: Ableism