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Ahead of the Curve: An intimate conversation with women in the second half of life

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In a world ruled by technology and increasingly urbanized to the point that families never have a meal together and communicate by texting, this slim volume is as refreshing as a cup of tea with a favorite aunt. No matter how old we become, we always yearn for a mother's guidance and this book is the product of Ms. Matheson's life journey as daughter, wife, mother and grandmother on to independent woman in the second half of her life. Full of cool common sense and sound advice, it is both comforting and inspring. Just reading it, I felt more positive about life. Interspersed with tales of her own life journey are gentle suggestions for the reader. This is an intimate book in that the author does not push any personal agenda on the reader, instead she is supportive of the reader's goals and dreams whatsoever they may be. The graceful prose style of Ms. Matheson reflects both her education and background as well as how comfortable she is in her own skin. It is easy to relate to the author and understand her points clearly. For every woman, of any age, but especially for those who are at the "change of life" period, this gentle book has the potential for a profound impact on your life and I highly recommend it.

Ms. Matheson's book is a call to wake up and live; not to seek the quiet water at stream's edge, but to seek the rapid flow , and head up river.
Its strong messaging urges engagement as a master strategy for an abundant life.
I suspect, but don't know first hand, that she sweats a lot, like she urges us.
Walter M.Bortz,M.D

Matheson's book reads like an etiquette guide from the 19th century, but for an entirely different set of social situations. This slim little volume provides valuable encouragement for middle-aged and older woman. Her personal story of divorce, and the empowerment she gained through the experience, is an inspiration.

Thought I was going to find real guidance and direction by reading this book, all I found was detailed instructions on how to find another man. Really was hoping for more inspiring words and ideas.

Health and wellness coach Bonnie Matheson, author of Ahead of the Curve: An intimate conversation with women in the second half of life, discusses how women can be happy and have a positive attitude as they enter the latter years of their lives. She discusses how she got into the subject of health and wellness through "the back door," the example of her own mom about how to grow older gracefully, why she believes health is in your own hands and not in doctors, her frustration over our "pop-a-pill" society, why pastured eggs and raw milk don't deserve to be vilified, why health seems to be so messed up in modern society, why women should not have a hysterectomy (see the HERS Foundation web site), why she created a blog to continue spreading the message, her "graceful" divorce experience and how it positively shaped her life today, her inspiring message and why getting older doesn't mean you're going "downhill." What an inspirational and encouraging message for men and women of any age!