“A great book club book”

Women share their stories—you’re not alone

In earlier generations, sixty was old—a time to fade quietly into a corner, collect dust, and await old age. Not now! Despite the stereotypical labels still applied to women today, many women are changing the narrative about being in one’s sixties and speaking out about their lives and experiences. After sixty years, there is a lot to share, and when women speak up about their lives and life choices, all women benefit.

Sixty isn’t an ending—it’s a beginning.

Women are living vibrant lives in their sixties and embracing new versions of themselves—perhaps even one that hasn’t been visible for years. This is the “do what you want while you can” decade, when many women have finally found time for themselves after years of caring for others.

Women celebrating the decade

I wanted to write this book to encourage women in their sixties to speak up and, simultaneously, to shine a light on age positivity to help balance the negativity directed at “older women” at this stage of life. The book is both a memoir and a collection of essays (contributed by women in the USA, Canada, and the UK). The writers delivered unique perspectives through heartfelt stories full of courage, resilience, acceptance, and new beginnings —stories about life in one’s sixth decade.

The narratives and views have resonated with women everywhere—you and we —are not alone.