The reminiscence bump refers to the period (typically ages 10-20) when people form the most significant autobiographical memories. Lucy Foulkes, a psychology researcher at Oxford, explores this concept in her book about adolescence. The text presents several case studies from Foulkes’ research: a. Chloe, who had early exposure to risky behaviors through her friend Natalie. b. Vicky, who found the sudden interest in boys and makeup jarring, eventually finding her place with the school band. The author emphasizes how these adolescent experiences and the stories we tell about them shape our adult identities. Foulkes conducted 23 in-depth interviews for her book “Coming of Age,” covering a diverse range of teenage experiences.
Coming of Age by Lucy Foulkes Review – Our Formative Years
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