Nora Bradbury-Haehl - The Twentysomething Handbook: Everything You Actually Need to Know about Real Life

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Nora Bradbury-Haehl has written a gamechanger. Her latest book provides everything a twentysomething person needs to know (and probably doesnt) to lead a productive, meaningful, and self-sufficient life. Whether the topic is relationships, housing, self-care, finances, or the job market, The Twentysomething Handbook offers practical, actionable tips. But even more important, this guide helps young adults do what they need and hope for most: making their lives matter. Highly recommended!

Dr. Michele Borba, educational psychologist and author of Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle While Others Shine

What a terrific resource, and not just for young adults! The Twentysomething Handbook is a guidebook for navigating a chaotic and life-giving stage in your journey. Though focused on young adults and the myriad issues they confront, this handbook is valuable for anyone experiencing lifes transitions. Not only does Nora clearly describe a wide range of lifestyle concerns including money, jobs, relationships, renting, and even meals, she explores the personal challenges of dealing with transitions, grief, forgiveness, mental health, and more. The voices, insights, and experiences of young adults are interspersed throughout the book, adding realism and authenticity to the insights provided. Each chapter also includes action items and nuggets of advice that succinctly capture the focus. The Twentysomething Handbook is a comprehensive companion for everyone meandering through these wonderful years.

Robert J. McCarty, DMin, pastoral ministry and leadership consultant and author of Faith Talk and Going, Going, Gone

Nora Bradbury-Haehl has penned a treasure-trove of discernment, real-world practical advice, and self-help methods. Twentysomethings will find this book indispensable because of its down-to-earth candor from their peers and those who have mentored them.

Mike Hayes, director of young adult ministry in the Diocese of Cleveland, founder of BustedHalo.com, and author of Loving Work and Googling God

In my years of working in campus ministry, it has become increasingly clear that young adults struggle with transitions, and that we have very few tools and structures to help manage those complicated transitions. In her first book, The Freshman Survival Guide, Nora Bradbury-Haehl brought a wealth of wisdom and experience to the transition from home to campus. In her new book shes tackled the next critical inflection point: from campus to establishing ones own independent (and interdependent) life. For young adults wondering, Im twenty-five, why dont I know how to cook, manage my finance, or make friends? this book is brimming with good advice, real wisdom, and reassurance. If the expectations and requirements of adulting seem daunting or anxiety-producing, this book isnt just helpful, its a lifeline.

Father Larry Rice, CSP, former director at University Catholic Center, Austin

The Twentysomething Handbook is a jam-packed comprehensive guide that gives twentysomethings the essential information they need to make a smooth transition to everything after college!

Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author of The Naked Roommate and Win or Learn

The Freshman Survival Guide

The Twentysomething Handbook

2021 by Nora Bradbury-Haehl

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Bradbury-Haehl, Nora, author.

Title: The twentysomething handbook : everything you actually need to know about real life / Nora Bradbury-Haehl.

Description: Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 2021. | Includes bibliographical references. | Summary: The ultimate, one-stop-shop resource for navigating and winning at lifes most bewildering period-- Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2020042110 (print) | LCCN 2020042111 (ebook) | ISBN 9781400222544 (paperback) | ISBN 9781400222551 (epub)

Epub Edition January 2021 9781400222551

Subjects: LCSH: Youth--Social aspects. | Youth--Economic aspects. | Life skills.

Classification: LCC HQ796 .B686124 2021 (print) | LCC HQ796 (ebook) | DDC 646.700835--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020042110

LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020042111

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To Greg, for knowing I could do it and

being with me while I did.

Dear Twentysomething,

Hi, Im Nora. For more than twenty-five years Ive worked with teens and twentysomethings in churches, camps, and leadership programs. Ive been really (really) lucky to spend my career in the world of late nights and laughing till you cry and singing loudly and letting your guard down. The world of discovering who you are and realizing that there actually are people who understand what its like to be you. Ive spent my life in the kinds of places that form deep bonds; the kinds of bonds where people, when theyre having trouble in life, come back to check in. Sometimes its been a few months since weve talked, sometimes its been a few years. Sometimes theyre touching base to ask for advice or support. Often, its because they need to be reminded of who they were because theyre working really hard to become who they want to be.

Thats where this book comes from. It comes from being a part of peoples lives and wanting the best for them. I want the best for you too. Its probably a little weird for me to tell you that (since weve only just met), but Im doing it anyway. I do want the best for you, and I hope this book helps you get there.