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The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America Hardcover – January 24, 2023

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“Philip Bump helps us understand that no matter the troubles of our days, the future of this nation rests with what we do now. And that means all of us—not just Baby Boomers.” —Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor, Princeton University

A popular Washington Post columnist takes a deep dive into what the end of the baby boom means for American politics and economics.

Philip Bump, a reporter as adept with a graph as with a paragraph, is popular for his ability to distill vast amounts of data into accessible stories. THE AFTERMATH is a sweeping assessment of how the baby boom created modern America, and where power, wealth, and politics will shift as the boom ends. How much longer than we'd expected will Boomers control wealth? Will millennials get shortchanged for jobs and capital as Gen Z rises? What kind of pressure will Boomers exert on the health care system? How do generations and parties overlap? When will regional identity trump age or ethnic or racial identity? Who will the future GOP voter be, and how does that affect Democratic strategies? What does the Census get right, and terribly wrong? The questions are myriad, and Bump is here to fight speculation with fact

Writing with a light hand and deft humor, Bump helps us navigate the flood of data in which our sense of the country now drowns. He fits numbers into a narrative about who we are (including what "we" really means), how we vote, where we live, what we buy—and what predictions we can make with any confidence. We know what will happen eventually to the baby boomers. What we don't know is how the boomer legacies might reshape the country one final time. The answers in this book will help us manage the historic disruption of the American state we are now experiencing.

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“A fascinating account of demographic change and future possibilities” —The Guardian

“[A] highly detailed, data-driven, definitive story of how baby boomers changed America and a little forecasting of what might come next...Bump is a reliable, honest narrator who leans into complexity and refuses simple or singular explanations.” --The Washington Post

"Bump leaves no stone unturned as he takes a detailed look at the rise of the baby boom generation, its impact on the United States and the implications of its final days." --AP News

"Draws on a tsunami of data in an immensely informative assessment of the last days of the baby boom generation and its impact on politics, education, religion and the economy of the United States." --Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"The Aftermath is stuffed with enough charts and graphs to make any data-driven wonk swoon...In between, in clear and lively prose, Bump delves into the changes the baby boom wrought on America and looks ahead at the effects they still might have, on the economy, politics and more." --Tampa Bay Times

"Insightful...intriguing survey...More than 100 graphs visualize issues of race, political beliefs, education, and socioeconomic levels in novel ways."—Publishers Weekly

“Rewarding, provocative reading for students of demographic trends.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Smart, insightful and elegantly written, The Aftermath is a powerful and provocative account of the generational shift that lies at the heart of our current national malaise. The Baby Boomers are not going away quietly. The question is, will American democracy survive this tumultuous transition? Marshalling the voices of a wide range of Americans, Philip Bump helps us understand that no matter the troubles of our days, the future of this nation rests with what we do now. And that means all of us—not just Baby Boomers.” —Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor, Princeton University

"Whether we're talking about politics, the economy, culture or generational shifts in America, who doesn't want to know 'what's going to happen next?'Amidst so much change and disruption, it's almost impossible to see the future clearly, but Philip Bump manages to do just that. A lively, engaging, and provocative read, The Aftermath covers the contours of the Baby Boomers' many contributions and failures, while laying out the stakes for the future of equity, power, and everything that matters in American life." —CNN Political Commentator, S.E. Cupp

“Baby boomers are a generation so huge — and so contradictory — as to be almost a mystery to itself and to others, at least until Philip Bump came along. With charts (and more charts), Bump combs out the tangles and tells a story about power, and influence, and the passage of time. What will happen when the most educated and wealthy generation that the world has ever seen is gone? No one knows for sure. But Bump seems to know better than most. This is essential reading.”—Katy Tur, Anchor of Katy Tur Reports, MSNBC

"As one of the very first Gen Xers (b. January 1965), it was a pleasure to read this impeccably researched, data-driven survey of modern America and see it finally proved, with charts no less, that none of our troubles are in any way my fault." —Peter Sagal, Host, NPR’s “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!”

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Philip Bump is a national columnist for The Washington Post; before that he led political coverage for The Atlantic Wire. One of the paper’s most read writers, he focusses on the data behind polls and political rhetoric. He has been on most major media outlets, from MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” to Fox News’s “Special Report,” and on NPR and PBS.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Viking (January 24, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593489691
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593489697
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.36 x 1.3 x 9.73 inches

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Customers find the book provides interesting facts and trends that complement the narrative. However, some readers feel the left-leaning bias is tiresome and the book lacks a clear synthesis of data. There are mixed opinions on readability - some find it engaging and educational, while others consider it boring and repetitive. The charts receive mixed reviews, with some finding them informative and clear, while others dislike the overly complicated ones.

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Customers find the book provides interesting facts and trends that complement the narrative. They describe it as a good sociological study of the Baby Boomer generation and other generations. The book is well-balanced with facts and fun, providing insights into the impact of the Baby Boom on past, current, and future generations.

"...aren't my first choice for pleasure reads but this was fun and informative. I'd buy more but I already have two copies and I bought 3 for friends." Read more

"The graphs are so informative and really add to the information in the narrative...." Read more

"...For those who like data it's chock full of info. Highly recommend as a way to increase our understanding of "generational influence."" Read more

"I enjoy reading Philip Bump's work in The Washington Post. Data is a powerful tool to help you and me understand what is underneath the surface...." Read more

13 customers mention "Readability"9 positive4 negative

Customers have different views on the book's readability. Some find it an informative and gratifying read, with lots of charts and detail. They consider it worthwhile and educational. However, others find it repetitive, boring, and difficult to understand.

"...and figures aren't my first choice for pleasure reads but this was fun and informative...." Read more

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"...Graphics throughout the book were almost useless. They were not intuitive, each required instructions that were unhelpful, and they did not visually..." Read more

"...However, I found it to be very satisfying as I developed an understanding of the data presentations and linked them into Bump's observations and..." Read more

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Customers have different views on the charts in the book. Some find them informative and helpful, adding to the narrative with clear synthesis of abundant data. Others feel the charts are overly complicated, slowing down the reading pace.

"A thoughtfully observed and clearly written synthesis of abundant data (with excellenct charts/graphs) that explains how the baby boom shaped the..." Read more

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"...The author does a good job of explaining how and why unforeseen circumstances such as a global pandemic can throw a curveball into a trend...." Read more

"Not worth it. Lots of already available demographic data but little-to-no “Aftermath” insight. Tired political bias throughout the book...." Read more

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ingrid ziegenbein
Pbump is off the charts!
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
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I love the color of the cover art! The book is well balanced with facts and fun. Didn't expect such a read to be infused with humor but it was what got me through- facts and figures aren't my first choice for pleasure reads but this was fun and informative. I'd buy more but I already have two copies and I bought 3 for friends.

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Jim F.
Informative, interesting, but a left-leaning bias becomes tiresome.
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023
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A thoughtfully observed and clearly written synthesis of abundant data (with excellenct charts/graphs) that explains how the baby boom shaped the country, and now, as it ages, how the country may evolve. There are no conclusions or predictions (by the author's own admission, the future is too murky to prognosticate with confidence), but the discussion of trends provides fertile ground for consideration of future scenarios.
The clear writing is undermined by a more than occasional unwelcome lack of objectivity. For instance, the comment is made that 'post the 2020 election, several states enacted legislation that reduced voter access.' That's debatable: some would say those laws did not reduce access, but rather, minimized opportunities for fraud. My hope would have been in those instances, the author might have been more objective, e.g.- 'post 2020, some states passed regulations altering the requirement for mail in ballots and/or voting hours, etc., etc.' Each reader can well decide whether that's restricting access, minimizing fraud, neither or both. Other instances of a left-leaning view become more frequent as the book goes on which confers a sense more akin to a political manifesto as opposed to the scholarly resource offered in the earlier chapters.
Still, all said, very worthwhile.

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Lyndon Coggin
Confusing but Interesting
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023
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This book uses a lot of statistics and graphs to make many different points. This also makes it confusing as the statistics and graphs get in the way of the story. I wish that the author could have presented better recommendations as this issue is going to be more important as the forces coming is important. We are in for interesting times.

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any mom
Tons of great information
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2023
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The graphs are so informative and really add to the information in the narrative. Some of the things we think we know about the end of the baby boom are not necessarily borne out by the data. The author does a good job of explaining how and why unforeseen circumstances such as a global pandemic can throw a curveball into a trend. The idea that many baby boomers (I am one) have unrealistic expectations about the looming end of our lives truly resonated with me as I've spent my career in healthcare. Born in 1964, I've had a front row seat. As a child I watched my sibs and cousins "F the establishment" and now they unapologetically are the establishment. I do believe that we are an extremely entitled generation overall and I look forward to watching what the younger folks can do in the future.

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K Mannelly
Lots of Demographic Information
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2023
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This is a very good sociological study/report of the "Boomer" and other generations. For those who are curious about "why things are the way they are" it is quite revealing. For those who like data it's chock full of info. Highly recommend as a way to increase our understanding of "generational influence."

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W. Minner
A bit of work to read, but a very educational and gratifying book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2023
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I knew from reading Philip Bump's weekly Washington Post "How to Read This Chart" columns that he has a strong skillset, including being (1) an actuarial personality (evaluates behavior and results using mathematics, statistics, and finances), (2) a creative individual, and (3) a strong writer. I enjoy his weekly columns as they strongly encourage me (i.e. force me!) to think and build my understanding about individual, societal, and business behavior.

"The Aftermath" book is like a mega-version of Bump’s newspaper column, and did not disappoint me. I learned a lot about my Baby Boom generation, and the generations that preceded and have followed. I had no idea how much our parents perturbed society by rearing the large collection of Baby Boomers! Bump's plots and discussion that venture into the complicated and changing political world were particularly interesting (as a political independent, I think that it would be worthwhile for all politicians to spend the time to read this book). As several others have mentioned, it is not an easy and relaxing book to read, i.e. like a fiction genre book focusing on adventure or romance. Instead, there is more brainwork involved – Bump ‘forces’ one to stew on and digest an extremely wide variation of data plots and perspectives. However, I found it to be very satisfying as I developed an understanding of the data presentations and linked them into Bump's observations and discussion – the book was full of "aha!" moments. I highly recommend it for those interested in understanding how the world has changed during our evolving generations.

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Steve Shearer
Good Explanation of our current culture of fear
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2023
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Phillip Bump does a great job explaining how the boomer generation got where it is and how we have shaped America.

He explains w/ waaaay more detail than I can digest what Boomers have done -- by accident due to their size -- to America.

Worth the time to read and understand what to expect in the coming decade.

Steve

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William
Some Parts Of This Book Are Interesting
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2023
Some parts of this book are interesting with some interesting facts and figures. Some of the interesting information that is mentioned in this book by the author of this book includes the following information:
By the middle of 2021, Baby Boomers held slightly under half of all assets in the United States. Baby Boomers held more in real estate assets than the millennials held in assets overall. About a third of housing assets in the U.S. are rented. In the second quarter of 2021, people in the U.S. under the age of 50 held about $ 1.2 trillion in student loan debt, about $33,000 for each of the 36.7 million borrowers. About 78% of Baby Boomers were homeowners in 2019, compared to about 44% of millennials. When people buy a home in the San Francisco Bay Area, they may possibly realize their tax bill could possibly be several hundred percent higher than their neighbors.

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James
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Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2023
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This was nothing more than telling us facts about Boomers, that we already knew, but then denigrated into a wide ranging sociological and demographic discussion, that was disconnected and separate to the topic of the Baby Boomer generation.
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I'm still waiting...
Reviewed in Australia on September 19, 2024
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Not what I expected. All those charts and interviews didn't provide any novel insights about the future. Too often gen X is skipped over and I think they really deserve some attention. The tech Titian's and their characteristics and role in shaping the future cannot be ignored. I have always thought that the term Me Generation better suited Xs and not just the Titian's. The dynamic between the haves and have nots Millennials will be interesting to watch. Generational wealth will favour many incumbents while migrants will lag behind. I wonder what kind of wealth distribution mechanisms will be adopted and how willing the Millennials who have, will be to let go. I predict friction. Even the sweetest dog will growl if you get between them and a bone. I'm thinking that history might provide better insights into the future. There must have been civilizations with similar demographic and socioeconomic characteristics. I'd love to know how they worked out.

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