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Born between 1965 and 1983, the young adults of Generation X grew up in an era of unprecedented wealth and consumerism. Rebelling against the liberal family, social, and academic environments in which they were raised, some have made strengthening their faith a priority. The new faithful is a groundbreaking new book that examines the growing trend toward religious orthodoxy among today's young adults. Author and journalist Colleen Carroll offers strong...

While the Baby Boomer generation has consistently commanded widespread attention--both scholarly and popular--little has been written about Generation X, the 46 million Americans born between the mid-1960s and late 1970s. But with Baby Boomers now moving into retirement, members of Generation X have come to the forefront of American society. Consequently, understanding Generation X--and the potential impact of the independent, sometimes rebellious...

Generation Xers were brought up with television as a baby sitter. They were weaned on TV, and "the boob tube" has exerted a unique influence on their lives. In Gen X TV, Rob Owen explores the symbiotic relationship between television and this largely misunderstood age group.

Encourages younger women to be their own advocates when it comes to professional growth and advancement, and provides tangible how-tos on negotiating the workplace as a woman. From publisher description.

Three twenty-something young adults, working at low-paying, no-future jobs, tell one another modern tales of love and death.

Tells the story of the small but vital generation spanning the ages of 36 to 47 in 2012. Although their numbers are small, lifestage dictates that Generation X is a vital part of the nations commerce and culture. People in their thirties and forties are in the crowded-nest years. They are supposed to be advancing in their careers, their incomes should be growing, and their spending should climb because of the expenses of children and teens. Generation...

"When Ada Calhoun found herself in the throes of a midlife crisis, she thought that she had no right to complain. She was married with children and a good career. So why did she feel miserable? And why did it seem that other Generation X women were miserable, too? Calhoun decided to find some answers. She looked into housing costs, HR trends, credit card debt averages, and divorce data. At every turn, she saw a pattern: sandwiched between the Boomers...