The Vanishing American Adult: Our Coming-of-Age Crisis--and How to Rebuild a Culture of Self-Reliance | 
pickThis is not what I normally read, but every once in a while I like to throw in something different. This chose "Pick" solely on how much this book made me question aspects of life. I cannot say that I agree, or disagree with everything in this book, but I am ok with that. We cannot be who we are meant to be without forming our own opinions.
3/5 days yoga or walking
Journaling everyday☑
1/7 books
This round has been harder on me, with a Dad who needs care after a triple bypass, I was sick 1 day, and my son has run a fever for 2. I am hoping for a better week next week. My kids will be back in school Monday, allowing me more time. #BFCr3 @wanderinglynn
@TheSpineView Thank you so much! These are beautiful. The also have my mind thinking about crafts I can try when my kids head to school. I love them
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A Cicero quote used in the book as part of a thought against age segregation.
This book is a slow read for me, but it is meant to be that way. This book give me much to think about. I don't agree with everything, but some interesting points have been made.
Week 1 check in.
Due to my Dad being in the hospital I only did three days this week. I knew it would be a week that I didn't meet my goals, as I would be driving over and hour to the hospital. Sometimes life just gets in the way, but boy can my body tell I missed my days. #BFCr3 @wanderinglynn
"Adolescence has always been a means to an end-its point was to aid the transition to adulthood. It was not an end in itself."
"Consumption is not the key to happiness; production is. Meaningful work-that actually serves and benefits a neighbor, thereby making a real difference in the world-contributes to long-term happiness and well-being. Consumption just consumes."
panA Nation of Wimps is a much better book on the same topic. Sasse subtlety attacked public schools in multiple chapters which irritated me. I stuck with the book as I wanted to keep an open mind to the "other" side but that conservative, white privilege entitlement was hard to endure. I agreed on age mixing, work ethic, and developing a love of reading in homes. Bit too pompous for me?.
bailedI listened to the audiobook and bailed about 75% through it. I know - I was so close to finishing. I just couldn't take it anymore. I agree with the author on much of what he has to say, but I feel like he took what should have been a 60-80 minute lecture and turned it into a book. I was choking on one anecdotal story after another - it was overkill. The chapter on the benefits of travel was the straw that broke the camel's back.
Stumbled into this atrocity while browsing my library's digital materials. Decided to be even-minded and read the description. Spoiler: That did not make it better. 👿
pickI don't care who you voted for or why but this is a smart book. There were a few things I disagreed with him on but all in all, it made sense.
BTW, this guy is ALL about reading. Seriously, it's a good book.
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