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A whimsical call-to-arms for the generation that came of age between the Baby Boomers and the Millennials furnishes a tribute to its significant cultural, technological, and political contributions, from Yahoo! and Lollapalooza to Nirvana and Woodstock '94. 25,000 first printing.

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1 author picked X Saves the World as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I thoroughly enjoyed Jeff Gordinier’s book because I found myself engaged in worlds of reflection and revelation. I have long battled with the disconnect and discomfort between my achievements and self-promotion. I struggle mightily with an innate desire to contribute meaningfully and with powerful anxiety that pulls me back into the shadows of reclusiveness and isolation.

Leadership often requires daring to step into the light, to share one’s voice, and to embrace the potential of vulnerability. It’s easy for me to become jaded and to succumb to despair in a world where I feel increasingly less prepared to tackle. Gordinier…

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