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Awakening at Midlife

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For those enduring a midlife transition, _Awakening at Midlife_ is a godsend. Relying on her own experiences, both personal and professional, as well as the writings of Carl Jung and other gifted teachers and sages, Kathleen Brehony's focus is an overwhelmingly positive one, offering hope and practical guidance for what can be a confusing and tumultuous time of life. The message is that the midlife transition is not an affliction, but rather a profound opportunity for growth and positive personal transformation, and that the goal of this transition is not perfection, but rather completion.

She writes of the "tension of opposites", the agonizing feeling of being torn in two which is often at the root of midlife turmoil, and she understands that the urge to give in, or to choose one over the other, is what one struggles with during this difficult time of life. The solution to this struggle most often does not lie in making a choice, writes the author. Rather ! it is the holding of the tension of opposites which is the secret behind the alchemy of transformation through which we become more conscious, creative and whole human beings. The encouragement and wisdom found within the pages of _Awakening at Midlife_ helps to give the reader the strength to accomplish this, making Kathleen Brehony's book an invaluable aid for anyone facing the challenges of such an amazing midlife metamorphosis.

Fumbling into midlife I found myself in the Self Help section at the local book store. Awakening at Midlife spoke to me on the shelf and reassured me with each chapter read. If you are searching, stop and read Brehoney for a while. You won't be sorry.

I absolutely loved this book; it speaks w/ a real depth and insight that cannot be overlooked if you are dealing with any aspect of mid-life tansition! I found it more than helpful and have recommended it to several people; a few have gotten back to me saying they too found it very helpful.