This text introduces the idea of a new phase of life called post-adolescence. The author takes a groundbreaking look at young adults emerging in North America. Based on her personal experience along with interviews with over 150 parents and young adults, Chesto explores how young adults and their parents can face the challenging issues of this phase and work together to create a sense of perspective. self, place, family, security, forgiveness and the sacred. Reading this book, both parents and young adults should develop new ways of nurturing their relationship during this time of transition.