Zak Parker
These books encapture what is it like to lead a life in our modern society when you’re a 20 something. From difficulties to aspirations, this time is a transition into a fully independent time for a lot of us, and it’s not easy!
Social pressures, family pressures and financial pressures often weigh us down when we’re in our 20s, so it is nice to relate to these 5 interesting stories. Our top pick is Broken by William Cope Moyers, a truly fascinating story that you’re bound to enjoy.
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#1 Broken: My Story of Addiction and Redemption by William Cope Moyers
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Who recommended this book? This was recommended by Katie Ziskind from Wisdom Within Counseling. |
I highly recommend this book for anyone in their 20s. It is empowering, sad at times, and a beautiful journey of love in life. Also, the author battles with addiction multiple times in his life starting in his teens, loses his first marriage, but gets back up again and is still sober to this day. The author has a fabulous writing style that leaves you turning page after page. This book can help a 20-year-old understand what alcoholism and drug use does to someone and how to love someone with an addiction.
Before buying a book make sure to compare price and outlet, we have included links below to several large book outlets for different regions in the world:
#2 Searching for God in the Garbage by Bracha Goetz
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Who recommended this book? This was recommended by Bracha Goetz from Spiritual Books. |
Experience what goes on inside the mind of a Harvard grad in her twenties who broke the habits that were imprisoning her in this raw, candid, and fascinating memoir about overcoming food addictions. Discover how to fill the inner emptiness by nourishing your uniquely beautiful soul.
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#3 Incremental Improvements by Mike Brodsky
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Who recommended this book? This was recommended by Mike Brodsky from Incremental Improvements. |
The author shares ideas and strategies for making improvements in many aspects of one’s life. For a young professional in his or her 20s who is trying to juggle education, a budding career, relationships, family, and possibly even parenthood, this book suggests many potential actions and behaviors that can help to lead the reader on the path to success and personal development in a more manageable way. The reader may also learn techniques for balancing life’s various challenges without becoming overwhelmed. It’s a great guide for those in their 20s who are still trying to “figure it all out.”
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#4 Healing After the Loss of Your Mother by Elaine Mallon
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Who recommended this book? This was recommended by Stefanie Lesser from Hope & Love Radio. |
Healing After the Loss Of Your Mother is a practical guidebook to help support those who are dealing with the grief of losing a mother. It is essential step by step guide to not only learn how to deal with the pain but also help answer any of the uncertainties and questions of this loss. This book also helps one learn to be a support for others in this bereavement period. Overall, Healing After the Loss of Your Mother is wonderfully written and truly is a great resource for those in need.
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#5 101 Questions You Need to Ask in Your Twenties by Paul Angone
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Who recommended this book? This was recommended by Adina Mahalli from Maple Holistics. |
For those of you in your twenties, or approaching your thirties, this book for your twenties (and let’s be honest, your thirties too) is your tool to steering your life in the right direction. Through wit, wisdom and affection, Angone helps guide readers through life’s tests and struggles. Before finding the solutions to life’s problems, you first have to know what questions to ask yourself, which is why Angone’s book is your solution to developing yourself in your 20s.
Before buying a book make sure to compare price and outlet, we have included links below to several large book outlets for different regions in the world:
Bracha Goetz from Spiritual Books
Mike Brodsky from Incremental Improvements
Stefanie Lesser from Hope & Love Radio
Adina Mahalli from Maple Holistics
