Barbara & Susan's Guide to the Empty Nest: Discovering New Purpose, Passion & Your Next Great Adventure [Hardcover]

Barbara Rainey (Author), Susan Yates (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2008

You're done . . . but you're not finished! And one more thing. You're not alone. Feeling unsure? Scared? Expectant? Maybe even giddy? Is your nest empty--except for a bundle of mixed emotions? As you grieve what's behind and daydream about possibilities, you'll feel young again, ready for new challenges and adventures. Yet you may not know what to pursue or how to discover what's next. Many women in this season of life wonder: Who am I now? And what should I do? How will my marriage be affected? Does anyone need me? How do I relate to my children? Is it okay to feel sad? Or thrilled? What's next?

Barbara and Susan can be the friends you need to walk you through these new experiences. They'll guide you to answers, and together you'll discover a new purpose and passion for your next life adventure.

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About the Author

Barbara Rainey is a wife, mother of six and grandmother of eight, speaker, and best-selling author of Moments Together with You. Barbara and her husband Dennis Rainey founded FamilyLife in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1976. Together they have coauthored 12 books, including Rekindling the Romance, Moments Together for Couples and Starting Your Marriage Right. Barbara is a frequent guest on FamilyLife Today(tm) radio broadcasts.

Susan Yates is an international speaker and author of ten books and a regular contributor for Today's Christian Woman Magazine. She graduated from the University of North Carolina with a B.A. in Political Science. John and Susan reside in northern Virginia and have been married since 1969 and are the proud parents of 5 children and 7 grandchildren.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 244 pages
• Publisher: Family Life Publishing (April 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602000603
• ISBN-13: 978-1602000605
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #297,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

BARBARA RAINEY, along with her husband Dennis Rainey, has spoken at FamilyLife conferences across the United States and around the world. Dennis serves as the daily host of the radio program FamilyLife Today, where Barbara is a frequent guest. They have written several books. Both agree that their proudest achievement is their six children (with three more woven in through marriage) and two grandchildren.

Customer Reviews

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Encouraging!, May 19, 2008

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E. Crowell "lovemyhusband" (Little Rock AR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Barbara & Susan's Guide to the Empty Nest: Discovering New Purpose, Passion & Your Next Great Adventure (Hardcover)

I love the way Barbara and Susan are upbeat and encouraging. Even when they talk about the downside (and they do talk about the downside) of the empty nest years, they do so with an attitude of hope and encouragment. Especially helpful are the suggestions on finding out who you are once you separate your identity from your children's and then discovering what to do with yourself in a meaningful way for the many years you probably have left to make a difference on this earth. A great read, whether your kids are gone or just getting ready to leave.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'M NOT LOSING MY MIND!!!, June 22, 2008

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Vicki Howe "Vicki H." (Redmond, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Barbara & Susan's Guide to the Empty Nest: Discovering New Purpose, Passion & Your Next Great Adventure (Hardcover)

This is the greatest book, and one that every woman needs to read at this time in her life! My husband has been telling me that he's worried about me because I've "changed". He says I'm not as much fun as I used to be, and that he thinks I'm depressed. Well guess what...I'M NORMAL!!! With all the different emotional and physical changes that we go through during this time, it's no wonder we seem different. The good news is that it's temporary, and should be embraced as a new beginning to the next season of our lives! Thank you, Barbara and Susan!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Empty nest, October 25, 2008

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This review is from: Barbara & Susan's Guide to the Empty Nest: Discovering New Purpose, Passion & Your Next Great Adventure (Hardcover)

I had heard about this book in an interview on the radio. I went to the site to purchase it and they were sold out! So I tried Amazon. This book is great! I couldn't believe there were Moms out there that were hurting as much as me when their kids grew up and went out on their own. They offer ways to grow from this and look to the future with enthusiasm.