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When We Were Invincible: Life Lessons from the '80s that Defined a Generation
Hardcover
Series: The Invincible '80s, Book 1
Publisher: Bk
Published: Sep 5 2024
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
For Generation X, the 1980s was more than just a decade. It was a way of life. If you grew up in that idyllic era, you know the feeling of being part of a secret club-where popped-collar Polo shirts and acid-washed jeans or parachute pants were the attire, the mall was our meeting place, and the passcode was I Want My MTV! Mixtapes were our currency, and Journey's Don't Stop Believin' was the anthem.
The fashion, fads, music, politics, and technology of the '80s are undeniably iconic-but what can we learn from that decade and apply to our lives today? How can looking back help us move forward?
Through vivid memories, humorous anecdotes, and heartfelt reflections from Gen Xers, When We Were Invincible hits rewind on the boom box and takes you on a nostalgic journey exploring what it means to be part of The Forgotten Generation. But it's not just about reliving the glory days-it's about uncovering life lessons to tackle the modern challenges of middle age, like technology and prioritizing, caring for aging parents while raising kids, and trying to have a life of your own, and knowing that your body is aging but, in your mind, still feeling like you're in your teens or twenties.
Every chapter of this fun-to-read book invites you to explore, learn, laugh, love, and forgive. It celebrates a generation's resilience and evolution. It's a reminder that we're all in this together-and that together we're Invincible!
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