OK Boomer, Tell Me Y: When Two Generations Talk

by Nelson T. Dy, Hyacinth J. Tagupa

Career, marriage, social media, authority, and religion . . . five conversational minefields where different generations are concerned. But they don’t have to be. In OK Boomer, Tell Me Y, a boomer and a millennial explore these five facets in a civil dialogue—dissecting the stereotypes that plague each of their generations, not to start a frustrating confrontation, but to discuss and develop a deeper understanding of one another.

185 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 3, 2021

Reviews

[Honeypie · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

I appreciate the effort on both the boomer and [co-]millenial to write this book. To be honest, what was written and shared here are not entirely new. Or maybe it is new, especially if one doesn't take the time to sit down, and ponder and appreciate or understand where the other generation is coming from. Because they are true.

Reading this also reminded me how much of a millenial I am. And how much of the concept of a boomer the boomer is. Hahaha it's my judgy self. But still, towards the end, I like that one of their takeaways is not just simply to agree to disagree, but that both generations have more in common than what they/we think.

For example, while reading this book, I feel like ang daming hanash nung boomer. Pero ang dami ko rin naman hanash sa mga hanash niya. So quits lang. Char. Haha!

But kidding aside, I think this is a really good material to help bridge the gap between those two generations. I just don't know how that channel would be, tbh. Side comment apart from the content, the cover is not very appealing. Haha! The title is catchy, yes. But it feels outdated. I had to check the original published year to see how relevant it is. 2021.

So yes, friends. It's pretty recent. And the topics are still quite relevant. There were topics on career, mental health, marriage/settling down, finances. And on point sa mga pinaglalaban nating mga millenial. Haha!

Makes me think, do we now need another similar book/material about Boomers and Millenials "vs." Gen Z? Or pwede rin Millenials "vs." Boomers & Gen Z. Hahaha!

Could it be harder for us (millenials) because we're in-between these two challenging generations? 👀

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[Aaron · Rating 3 out of 5]

An important conversation, but kind of shallow execution for me. Then again, even the authors provide a disclaimer at the beginning that this was never meant to be a comprehensive study into the paradigms that dictate intergenerational communication, but rather a look into the mind of the every man confused by those from another time.

If anything, it is a greater help for those who seek first aid in this subject, because it provides practical, actionable tips rather than trying to demystify all this confusion.

There will always be tension between generations. We are made by our times, each era using different cogs and wheels to form the same product: human beings who wish to be heard. It's an interesting topic that I'd like to read more deeply on.

[Patricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

An insightful read featuring a non-toxic conversation between a boomer and a millennial.

I liked reading about Mr. Nelson's takes on career progression, though I understand where the boomers might be on the fence of the gig economy. (Me being part of the gig economy myself).

Though in terms of relationships & settling down, I have to admit that I would be one of the many millennials that would be choosing seeing Japan over having a kid in my late twenties.

Overall a good light read for anyone who can open themselves to the other generations' ideals and gain insight in our many differences.

[Derek Rodrigo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the civil dialogues spewed between the two parties without sounding condescending and entitled. There is always an opportunity to show what we are capable of in making our world a better place.

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