I checked out the book and read the whole thing in a matter of days, barely putting it down at all. The book is broken down into sections that deal with common, real life struggles that many young people face, with each section giving examples of different problems that Dr. Jay (a psychologist) has helped people deal with and overcome.

The situations cover virtually every aspect of a young adult’s life from school, to work, to relationships (both platonic and romantic.) But unlike most books I’ve read, this one spoke to me in a way that no others could, because it told me a lot of what I had already believed to be true, but simply didn’t want to admit to.

For example, Dr. Jay firmly states that she is against the notion that “thirty is the new twenty”, meaning that she believes that our twenties are not to be wasted. She makes it clear from the first page that our twenties are a crucial time in our lives where it is vital that we form new experiences and take on new challenges if we want to be happier and more fulfilled in our thirties and beyond.

There were so many examples of situations and scenarios that she’s seen when trying to help other young people that had me nodding my head and thinking, “Oh my gosh I’ve thought that too, I’m really not alone in feeling that way!”

However, I think one of my favorite things about her book is that it lays out what different areas of your life you can tweak and work on to drastically change your life for the better and how to stop wasting potential opportunities during this time of your life.

Dr. Jay is also quick to remind her readers throughout the book that our twenties should not be about trying to take the easiest path possible, but the path that will be the most rewarding for us (both personally and professionally.) She warns readers that dodging challenging tasks in your twenties is not a wise move if you yearn for a sense of accomplishment and future stability.

For example:

Maybe it’s not a good idea to quit your job just because you can’t stand your boss.

Maybe you’d feel better having more responsibilities rather than less.

It’s possible that avoiding important conversations in your relationships is hindering your happiness and setting your love life up for failure.

All of these amazing topics and more are covered in her book. Whether you’re feeling lost, behind, or unsure of how to get your feet off the ground, this is the book that can help transform your twenties. Not only will you get valuable insight on common problems that most people in their twenties face, but you’ll be shown how to overcome them, and not in ten years or two years, but now.