- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Bergin & Garvey (Jun 25 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0897895800
- ISBN-13: 978-0897895804
- Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 1.6 x 0.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 567 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #800,583 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Although much has been written about midlife and the psychological changes that happen with it, most of what is published has focused on studies of men. Edelstein, a clinical psychologist, here focuses exclusively on women. Although somewhat aimed at the self-help crowd, this book is a more serious look at the psychology of midlife and how women have successfully dealt with it. The book is divided into three partsA"Relinquish the Old," "Reconnect to the Self," and "Refocus the Future"Aand uses interviews with women who have creatively and happily moved into the second half of their lives by relinquishing, reconnecting, and refocusing. This book will be disappointing to readers looking for a quick fix but will enlighten those interested in learning more about this stage of a woman's life.AElizabeth Caulfield Felt, Washington State Univ. Lib., Pullman
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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“The author provides and excellent review of the tasks and opportunities inherent in the middle years of a woman's life. She uses an elegant theoretical model to describe the process of change at this stage and richly illustrates it with numerous clinical vignettes and marvelous literary references, chosen with particular aptness that makes them linger in the reader's consciousness....Written in a user-friendly manner, the book is not only a valuable resource in terms of providing information and validation to midlife women, but is also a useful tool for those male clinicians still pondering what a woman wants. Finally, it is well indexed and has a comprehensive, diverse, interesting bibliography that encourages rather than overwhelms.”–Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic
“Dr. Edelstein, in her excellent book...describes midlife as a complex internal process for women dealing with claiming their own creativity and letting go of impediments....I recommend this book...as it voices poetically and accurately complex tapestries of midlife growth and change.”–Voices: The Art and Science of Psychotherapy
“This book offers readers a practical blend of science and common sense for building a middle stage of life that exceeds expectations. Edelstein debunks the myths that have plagued women, and offers in their place solid data and real-world, useable solutions for embracing mid-life with joy and creativity.”–Laura S. Brown, Ph.D., ABPP Past President, Division of Psychology of Women, APA
“Dr. Edelstein, in her excellent book...describes midlife as a complex internal process for women dealing with claiming their own creativity and letting go of impediments....I recommend this book...as it voices poetically and accurately complex tapestries of midlife growth and change.”–
“This book offers readers a practical blend of science and common sense for building a middle stage of life that exceeds expectations. Edelstein debunks the myths that have plagued women, and offers in their place solid data and real-world, useable solutions for embracing mid-life with joy and creativity.”–
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Thought-provoking,
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This review is from: The Art of Midlife: Courage and Creative Living for Women (Hardcover)
I couldn't put this one down. It spoke to me - as a 44-year old mother of two and family physician, it was at once immensely engaging and deeply thought-provoking. The women's stories are well-told and extremely interesting. As a healthcare professional, I found the theory very clear, well-thought-out and helpful - both to me personally, and for many of my patients who are women between the ages of 40 and 60. We had a women's discussion group using this book as the jumping-off point, and it led us to some REALLY interesting discourse. It's a whole lot better than just thinking of this time of life as hot flashes and reading glasses!It really makes you think more actively about how to create the kind of life you want and what the developmental tasks are for women at midlife. Most highly recommended.
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midlife can be the most fulfilling time for women,
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This review is from: The Art of Midlife: Courage and Creative Living for Women (Hardcover)
This book's focus is the various experiences of women in midlife, whether they are single, married, divorced, or widowed, have children or not, have a career or not. The author cites interesting research without overloading the book with it. For example, women in midlife who have focused on career may regret not focusing on family, those who have focused on family may regret lost professional opportunities, and those who have struggled to balance the two often feel that something important may be getting lost. A strength of this book is the author's ability to write for a wide range of women. Where necessary, the author explains psychological concepts in a clear, articulate way that will not be overwhelming to those with little psychological knowledge or insulting to those who are more psychologically minded. The author's unpretentiousness and respect for those who shared their experiences comes through on every page. She discusses the creative process, the need to create, and how in many ways midlife can be the most active and fulfilling phase of a woman's life because of increased confidence and sense of self. Though not eloquently written, the writing is solid and clear. Overall, this book rings true in its ability to encourage and challenge women to look at midlife as being a very exciting chapter in their lives, one in which they can recreate themselves and their approach to their lives. The author does not make change look quick or easy or romanticize it, but she does convey a sense that the process of heightened personal growth in midlife is well worth pursuing.
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This review is from: The Art of Midlife: Courage and Creative Living for Women (Hardcover)
This is a positive spin on midlife - Edelstein describes midlife as a time of "freedom and authenticity" - certainly something I am experiencing as I enter midlife. She states midlife is actually composed of three stages: relinquishing the old, reconnecting to themselves and refocusing on the future.Therapists will enjoy this book! Barb Elgin
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