There’s no generation like Generation X. We Gen-Xers were the “latchkey kids” (a label that didn’t apply to me, thank God). We bridged the gap between pre-internet life and a way-too-connected world. We’re the only generation that could program a VCR. We fall between the Boomers and the Millennials, and other generations neglect us. Nevertheless, we had the most fun in childhood and the most kick-a** pop culture. And now we’re squarely in middle age.
I like to think that, for the most part, my generation is aging gracefully — at least those who are taking care of themselves. Still, middle age is a new territory for this generation, and it helps to have some guidance for how to navigate this season of life.
Enter my friend Lisa De Pasquale. Her new book, The Gen X Handbook for Middle Age, is a quick, breezy guide to entering this era of life not just with grace but with zest. She breaks down the ways that we Gen-Xers can do more than just survive middle age — and she shows us how to make the most of these years.