50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life - Brossura

Olsen, Maria Leonard

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1538136643 ISBN 13: 9781538136645

Casa editrice: Rowman & Littlefield, 2019

Riassunto

At age 50, Maria Leonard Olsen drank her way out of a 25-year marriage. She had, against advice, put all her eggs in the motherhood basket, willfully derailing her successful law career. As teenagers, her precious children did not need her in the hands-on way they previously had. Her husband and she had grown apart because, among other things, they failed to nurture that important relationship. She was depressed and stuck. When she turned 50, she had the distinct feeling that she was on the downward slope of her life. Actuarially speaking, she was. So when she turned 50, her gift to herself was to go on a crusade to make the most of whatever time she had left. She set out to do 50 new things that were significant, at least to her. The list spanned physical challenges, adventure travel, and lifestyle changes. Each taught her something about herself and about how she wanted to lead the next years of her life to come. This work follows the work she did to accomplish those 50 new things and shows readers how to make their own action lists – whether it be joining a knitting club or hiking the Himalayas, every item has significance for each individual and speaks to her needs and desires. The list is the match to spark the fire that will light the years after 50. Readers will hear about Maria’s adventures and the rewards of each. Accomplishing new things, learning new skills, deepening personal and spiritual relationships, and seeking out challenges will add the spice to a life that may feel repetitive, insignificant, inauthentic, or just plain boring.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Maria Leonard Olsen practices law as a commercial litigator in Washington, DC. She is an author (50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life), podcaster ("Becoming Your Best Version"), journalist, TEDx speaker ("Turning Life's Challenges into a Force for Good" and "What to Consider Before and After You Take a DNA Test"), and recovery mentor. Maria served as a political appointee in the Clinton Justice Department and on numerous boards. She writes for women in midlife publications, including AARP's The Ethel, and is a frequent public speaker.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Rowman & Littlefield
• Data di pubblicazione: 2019
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1538136643
• ISBN 13: 9781538136645
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 200
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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