Ebook On Being 40ish Audible Audio Edition Lindsey Mead editor Janina Edwards Madeleine Maby Soneela Nankani Joy Osmanski Candace Thaxton Simon Schuster Audio Books
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In the vein of The Bitch in the House, 15 powerful women offer captivating, intimate, and candid explorations about what it's really like turning 40 - and life beyond.Â
The big four-oh. Like 18 and 21, this is a major and meaningful milestone in our lives - especially for women. Turning 40 is a poignant doorway between youth and...what comes after; a crossroads to reflect on the roads taken and not and the paths yet before you. The decade that follows is one that is especially ripe for nostalgia, inspiration, wisdom, and personal growth.
In this dazzling collection, 15 writers explore this rich phase in essays that are profound and moving and above all, brimming with joie de vivre. This diverse array of voices - including Veronica Chambers, Meghan Daum, Kate Bolick, Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Sloane Crosley, KJ Dell'Antonia, Julie Klam, Jessica Lahey, Catherine Newman, Sujean Rim, Jena Schwartz, Sophfronia Scott, Allison Winn Scotch, Lee Woodruff, and Jill Kargman - offer exciting, deeply personal, and poignant perspectives across a range of universal themes - friendship, independence, sex, beauty, aging, wisdom, and the passage of time.
A treasure to turn to time and time again, On Being 40(ish) reflects the hopes, fears, challenges, and opportunities of a generation. It will leave you inspired, entertained, and comforted that the best is truly yet to come.
Ebook On Being 40ish Audible Audio Edition Lindsey Mead editor Janina Edwards Madeleine Maby Soneela Nankani Joy Osmanski Candace Thaxton Simon Schuster Audio Books
"These well-written and mostly encouraging essays were hit-or-miss for me in terms of identifying with the authors since I am neither married nor a mother--traits that were at the heart of many pieces in this book. Overall, though, these women have confirmed something I already suspected. Forty is not the end-all, be-all of existence. I turned forty earlier this month. And I’m okay with that. I’m not going to stick to “29...and holding,†nor will I go about moaning that my life is over. I like where I am in my life. And I’m excited to see where I’ll go next."
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On Being 40ish Audible Audio Edition Lindsey Mead editor Janina Edwards Madeleine Maby Soneela Nankani Joy Osmanski Candace Thaxton Simon Schuster Audio Books Reviews :
On Being 40ish Audible Audio Edition Lindsey Mead editor Janina Edwards Madeleine Maby Soneela Nankani Joy Osmanski Candace Thaxton Simon Schuster Audio Books Reviews
- Nice collection of stories about the life experiences of older American women (mostly privileged and white, but not all). Some of the writers are stronger than others. The themes are interesting (facing mortality, aging, friendships, family, etc) and complex. Megan Daum's piece and Julie Klam's story were driveway moments. What I liked the most was hearing about the kinds of challenges and joys that other women are facing and thinking about. So few narratives in US TV/film accurately represent the life experiences of American women over 30. Life doesn't stop when you walk down the aisle.
- Just finished it today, after having read most of it immediately after receiving it--had to take a break and wasn't sure I would finish it at all. Glad I did, I suppose. Bits were essentialist and/or overly poetic, but there were a few interesting insights.
- Bought for my daughter who is turning 40. Hope she enjoys it
- I absolutely LOVED this book of essays, it was so on point with my life right now, and was much needed in a time full of questions. These essays are filled with advice, experiences, encouragement and love. Strong women, sharing their stories of life, being vulnerable, accepting and encouraging of one another and sharing these stories with the public.
From the first sentence in the author’s note, to the last of the acknowledgments, I was intrigued and even brought to tears at times. I texted all my girlfriend’s to tell them about this book and how important I think it’s for us “40-ish†women to read and know that, through the dredges of our 30’s, there’s a beautiful light at the end of the tunnel.
I’m giving this book 5 stars! I can’t wait until publication date to get my hands on several copies of this book, to share with all my girlfriends. This book came at the exact time in my life I needed some positive encouragement, and this novel was a beautiful surprise. - I couldn't put this book down. As a 48 year old male, I am not exactly the target audience, but I found the writing excellent and really enjoyed the broad range of essays. Catherine Newmann's timeline of friendship through the clothes she shared with a friend, Jill Kargman's description of becoming and actress at 39 and Lee Woodruff's heart-wrenching story of tragedy encapsulate the dramatic up and downs we all face in life. As Lindsey Mead points out in her wonderful introduction "the arc of time smooths out most bumps and (I) am less inclined to panic about individual problems." These are stories of how we learn to accept who we are and the lives we lead in our 40s and the peace that comes with that acceptance. Excellent read.
- These well-written and mostly encouraging essays were hit-or-miss for me in terms of identifying with the authors since I am neither married nor a mother--traits that were at the heart of many pieces in this book. Overall, though, these women have confirmed something I already suspected. Forty is not the end-all, be-all of existence. I turned forty earlier this month. And I’m okay with that. I’m not going to stick to “29...and holding,†nor will I go about moaning that my life is over. I like where I am in my life. And I’m excited to see where I’ll go next.
- This collection is written by a series of authors who share different reflections on their experiences of being somewhere in their forties. I easily identified with many of the selections since I am in that age range. Although, I was only familiar with two of the authors, I enjoyed their sentiment,, sage comments, and their recollections on how their lives have changed since their twenties. It's a great series of articles that will strike a chord with any woman who's found her stride in her forties. Thanks to NetGalley for the advance read.
- I can see this as a great book to give to my Millennial friends when they hit 39 year old, to get a feel about what other women have faced living in their 40's.
I am actually in my 50's, but I could still relate to this book. It made me laugh, it made me think and it made me realize we are all here together
There are 15 writer's stories in this with different essays about life from all aspects. Out of the 15 stories, I could relate to at least 10 of them. My favorites included "Youth Dew" by Lee Woodruff and "Why I didn't Answer your Email" by KJ Dell'Antonia.
I recommend this book for all women of 'a certain age' or close to it!
