First published 1993
Betty Friedan, author of the groundbreaking feminist classic The Feminine Mystique, turns her keen intellect to the challenges of growing older. Weaving together personal reflections and research, Friedan charts a new path through the later stages of life, rejecting outdated notions of decline and embracing the possibility of growth and renewal. With candor and insight, she explores the emotional and psychological dimensions of aging, from the loss of youthful vitality to the possibilities of self-discovery. At its heart, The Fountain of Age is a story of one woman's courageous quest to redefine what it means to grow old.
Genres: 20th-century, gender-studies, feminism, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, social-commentary
Setting: United States, États-Unis
671 pages · Paperback · Simon & Schuster