"Becoming an Adult" Book Review
Daniel Crosby • November 11, 2024
Here’s another Dr. Henry Cloud book for you. “Becoming an Adult.” Dr. Cloud begins with some psychology on growth and maturity and why we do what we do. He then dives into the theology of what it means to live out our purpose in life as someone of the Christian faith.

Spoiler Alert: Living out your purpose doesn’t mean living in your childhood bedroom and playing video games at 29 years old.

Dr. Cloud talks about issues involving authority, separating from childhood, owning your own beliefs, decision making, and even self-discipline.

As always, his books are full of anecdotes to keep you interested and the other good thing about this book? It’s length. It’s short and easy to read…for that son or daughter who is struggling to thrive right now. It’s only 200 pages.

If you or someone you know is wrestling with adulthood or lack thereof then give it a listen or a read. It might not just give you information (something we have no lack of these days). It may give you inspiration to get up and get started on the life God has planned for you.

“Becoming an Adult” by Dr. Henry Cloud.
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By Daniel Crosby April 21, 2025
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