Twenty-Two
Letters to a Young Woman Searching for Meaning
- Women
- Publisher: Nelson Books (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2017
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Publisher's Description
Over the course of twenty-two letters, author Allison Trowbridge addresses a wide range of practical issues and ties them to larger concerns such as identity, loss, social impact as a lifestyle, wisdom in the ordinary moments, and the profound way God’s work is realized in how we live every day. Subtly weaving in today’s pressing social concerns—from poverty in our neighborhoods to human trafficking across the globe— Twenty-Two will inspire a greater sense of mission and a passion to live more fully as young women embark on their own remarkable journeys. Allison Trowbridge harnesses the power of story in a series of letters to an imagined young woman wrestling with the questions that arise as she stands on the precipice of adulthood. Never in history has a young woman had so many options before her, yet never has she had less direction or guidance on what to do with them. A woman at the precipice of adulthood often finds herself with more questions than answers, with more disenchantment than direction. How is she supposed to “lean in” to a successful career while also building deeply meaningful relationships? How can she care for the community around her while simultaneously developing a global mindset and changing the world? How can she be all that she is destined to be without feeling paralyzed by the pressure of so many prospects? Allison Trowbridge knows this dilemma well. She remembers stepping into her twenties and wishing for a mentor to guide her through this dizzying season of life. In Twenty-Two, she becomes the mentor she was looking for. Drawing from her own experience and from the wisdom of others, she offers advice and counsel in a series of personal letters to “Ashley,” a fictional college student looking for mentorship from someone one step ahead in life.
Endorsements (8)
“Allison is a good friend of mine. She knows about life and love and joy and compassion and friendship. These aren’t just a collection of letters, they are a series of invitations for you to see yourself more accurately, more compassionately, and more joyfully. It’s a discussion about your bright future more than what may have been a painful past. It’s a long conversation with a trusted friend.”
“Allison’s wisdom and kindness shine through in every word of these letters. Twenty-Two is a fantastic source of encouragement and confidence for women of all ages, especially those moving through the college years.”
“If I could speak to the younger me, I would have nothing to say. I’d just slap her with this book.”
“Young women need this book. All women need this book. With clarity, depth, and vulnerability, Allison writes an impressive tome on mentorship, faith, personal discovery, and becoming. A refreshing and much-needed perspective on womanhood that allows for all things rather than constricting the feminine to a set of expectations. I am personally grateful for this exceptional work.”
“Allison is the ideal role model for girls of this generation. Her inspiration, faith-filled point of view, intellect, and wisdom shine through in this book so much so that every parent of girls should encourage their daughters to read it. Allison practices what she preaches and leads by example. She’s the real deal.”
“Plato believed that the stories the young first encounter should be models of virtue. Sadly, many modern books are empty wrappers of thought-candy that stimulate our brains but cannot sustain our hunger for substance. In the midst of such a moment, Allison Trowbridge offers a book of plummeting depth that still manages to both dazzle and captivate. Twenty-Two is a timeless guide to life and love, grief and celebration that lunges at you with both the spirit of Plato and flashes of uncommon wisdom. If you’re a young woman—or young man, actually—you cannot afford to miss this book.”
“During the formative years of our early twenties, we search for wisdom, direction, and the heart of a trusted friend. Allison’s is the voice of a familiar sister and you’ll feel loved by every page.”
“Twenty-Two is a stunning read. Page after page I found it to be insightful, hopeful, and spoken from a heart of love. I will be buying this book for my little sisters and the young women I mentor and love. I wish I had this book at twenty-two, yet it’s a book that’s never too late to read.”
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