Life on the Edge

Young adults will face many challenges in the "critical decade" (ages sixteen to twenty-six). In Life on the Edge, Dr. James Dobson candidly addresses their defining issues—vocation, lifelong love, money, power, emotions, and more—and helps young readers see how to make good choices, take control of their lives, and look forward to a meaningful future. Most importantly, Dr. Dobson reveals his firm belief in the need for the right foundation—a lasting faith in Jesus Christ, the only source of meaning in life.



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As a young adult, you will face crucial questions about identity, education, marriage, career, God’s will and much more. Some of the most dramatic and permanent changes in life will occur during the “critical decade”—those ten years between ages sixteen and twenty-six. Are you prepared to make the right choices? You can be.

Like a trusted friend who understands, Dr. James Dobson candidly addresses the issues that today’s young adults face. In his warm, conversational style, he reveals principles to help you make right choices and get the direction you need in order to look forward to a bright and successful future.

James C. Dobson, Ph.D., is founder and chairman of Focus on the Family, a nonprofit organization that produces his internationally syndicated radio programs, heard by more than 200 million people every day. He is seen on 80 television stations daily in the U.S. A licensed psychologist and licensed marriage, family, and child counselor, he is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and is listed in Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare. Dr. Dobson is married to Shirley and is the father of two grown children, Danae and Ryan. He resides in Colorado.