Slouching Toward Adulthood: Observations from the Not-So-Empty Nest

Written by Sally Koslow

Narrated by Coleen Marlo

Millions of American parents sit down to dinner every night, wondering why fully grown children are joining them-or, more likely, grunting good-bye as they head out for another night of who knows what. Sally Koslow, a journalist, novelist, and mother of two "adultescents" digs deep to reveal what lies behind the current generation's unwillingness-or inability-to take flight.By delving into the latest research and conducting probing interviews with both frustrated parents and their frustrated offspring, Koslow uses humor, insight, and honest self-reflection to give voice to the issues of prolonged dependency. From the adultescent's relationship to work (or no work), money (that convenient parental ATM), or social life, Slouching Toward Adulthood is a provocative, razor-sharp, but heartfelt cri de coeur for all the parents who sent their kids to college only to have them ricochet home with a diploma in one hand and the DVR remote in the other.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Jun 14, 2012
• ISBN: 9781452677446

Sally Koslow

Sally Koslow is the author of Another Side of Paradise, The Late, Lamented Molly Marx; The Widow Waltz; With Friends Like These; and the nonfiction work Slouching Toward Adulthood. Her debut novel, Little Pink Slips, was inspired by her long career as the editor in chief of the iconic magazine, McCall’s. Her books have been published in a dozen countries.  

Reviews for Slouching Toward Adulthood

[bookweaver · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Entertaining reflection on new adults...and their slow march toward independence.

[bibliofile55 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is a very helpful book for parents and adult/not-so-adult children. The author writes with humor which keeps it from becoming a depressing topic for all concerned!

[theloislevel · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Entertaining reflection on new adults...and their slow march toward independence.