Why We Can’t Sleep
About This Book
Why We Can't Sleep (2020) examines the phenomenon of American Generation X women experiencing midlife crisis. Born between 1965 and 1980, these women received promises that their ambitions faced no limits. Instead, they've encountered extraordinary obstacles at every turn. They entered terrible employment markets after graduation, battle both gender and age-based workplace bias, and frequently shoulder simultaneous care for their kids and aging parents. Their accomplishments exist despite tremendous systemic barriers.
Who Should Read This?
- American women born during the Generation X years (1965-1980) experiencing unexplained exhaustion
- Readers curious about generational shifts in parenting approaches
- Social scientists studying economic downturns’ impact on individuals
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