Adulting: A Practical Guide to Navigating Young Adulthood

Chapter 1 What's Adulting

"Adulting: How to Become a Grown-up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps" is a book by Kelly Williams Brown published in 2012. The book serves as a guide for young adults navigating the transition into adulthood. It covers a wide array of topics that are essential for daily life, including managing finances, cooking, maintaining relationships, and taking care of one's health.

The book's tone is informal and humorous, making it approachable for readers who may feel overwhelmed by the challenges of adult responsibilities. Each of the "468 steps" provides practical advice and tips, often illustrated with relatable anecdotes. The overall aim of the book is to empower young readers to embrace adulthood with confidence and competence.

"Adulting" became popular especially among millennials and has resonated with many who are facing the struggles and uncertainties of transitioning from adolescence to adulthood.

Chapter 2 The Background of Adulting

"Adulting: How to Become a Grown-up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps," written by Kelly Williams Brown and published in 2013, emerged within a social context marked by significant shifts in the conception of adulthood. The book caters to a generation of young adults—often referred to as Millennials—who grappled with navigating the complexities of transitioning into adulthood, particularly following the 2008 financial crisis. This period was characterized by economic uncertainty, rising student debt, and a challenging job market, which made traditional markers of adulthood, such as stable employment, homeownership, and family formation, harder to achieve.

Brown's writing reflects the anxieties and realities faced by many young people during this time. Instead of providing a strict roadmap, the book approaches adulthood with humor, practicality, and relatability, addressing various essential skills and responsibilities, such as budgeting, cooking, and building relationships. This approach highlights the fact that "adulting" is not just about reaching a certain age but involves a series of skills and mindsets that need to be learned and practiced.

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