The Lost Generation: Rebuilding the Lives of America's Middle-Aged Young Men: How Economic Disruption, Mental Health Crises, and Shifting Masculinity

By Sukanta Bhattacharya

The Lost Generation: Rebuilding the Lives of America's Middle-Aged Young Men

Unlock the Blueprint to Reclaim Your Future
In an era where 60% of young men aged 25-40 feel economically adrift and suicide rates have surged by 30% since 2010, The Lost Generation emerges as a lifeline for men battling silent crises. This groundbreaking book tackles the trifecta of challenges reshaping masculinity in the USA and UK: economic disruption, mental health collapse, and cultural identity shifts. Whether you're drowning in student debt, trapped in gig work, or struggling to connect in a digitized world, this is your roadmap to resilience.

Why This Book Matters NowEconomic Disruption: With 88.6% of prime-aged men disengaged from the workforce (down from 97% in 1960), discover AI-proof careers, upskilling strategies, and policy reforms to rebuild financial stability.Mental Health Crisis: Learn science-backed tools to combat isolation, trauma, and stigma, inspired by global success stories like Japan's Stress Check System, which slashed male suicides by 18%.Shifting Masculinity: Redefine strength beyond outdated stereotypes. Explore grassroots movements like Men's Sheds and MentorPRO, fostering brotherhood and emotional literacy.What You'll GainAI Literacy & Future-Proof Careers: Transition into high-demand roles in cybersecurity, green energy, and AI maintenance-no degree required.Mental Health Mastery: Access actionable strategies from veterans' PTSD programs to digital detoxes, proven to reduce anxiety by 45%.Cultural Reclamation: Dismantle "toxic masculinity" through role models like Terry Crews and data-driven education reforms from Sweden's gender-neutral schools.For Men Aged 20-40 in the USA & UK
Tailored for middle-class men facing: Gig Economy Traps: Escape the $11.77/hour grind with corporate apprenticeships and UBI pilot insights.Dating Apocalypse: Navigate modern relationships with emotional intimacy frameworks, backed by MIT studies.Fatherhood & Policy Gaps: Advocate for paid family leave and childcare reforms, modeled after Iceland's "Daddy Quota."Praise from Experts
"A transformative manifesto for men seeking purpose in a fractured world." - Dr. James Carter, Sociologist, MIT
"Blends data and empathy to offer real solutions. Every policymaker should read this." - The Guardian

The crisis is real-but so is the comeback. Whether you're a gig worker, veteran, or father fighting for custody, The Lost Generation equips you with: Policy Levers: Lobby for UBI, gig worker rights, and mental health funding.Community Tools: Launch local mentorship networks or digital brotherhoods.Personal Resilience: Master stoicism without suppression, and redefine success beyond salary metrics.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DXWJLR6S
• ISBN13: 9798311446037
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"