First published 2016
Midlife gets a bad reputation, but Barbara Bradley Hagerty argues this reputation is undeserved. She dismantles the widespread belief that people inevitably face crisis and decline in their forties, fifties, and sixties. Instead, Hagerty presents fresh scientific evidence showing midlife can become a period of adventure and growth. She draws from cutting-edge research in neurology, psychology, biology, genetics, and sociology to support her case. The author also shares her personal experience of midlife transformation. Hagerty shows readers how to renegotiate their purpose, refocus their relationships, and change how they view themselves and the world. The book creates a new framework for understanding health, relationships, and future possibilities during middle age. Hagerty offers readers a roadmap for navigating this life stage with optimism and intention.
Genres: psychology, self-help, non-fiction, personal-development
Vibes: intimate, optimistic, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-growth, self-discovery
464 pages · Hardcover · Riverhead Books