Endings. Beginnings... When Midlife Women Leave Home in Search of Authenticity shines a compassionate light on the often-misunderstood journey that many midlife woman embark on to pursue wholeness and a more authentic life. While they now represent the largest segment of the adult female population, little is known about the unique challenges a midlife woman faces. This is not a book about divorce, although divorce can be part of the midlife equation. Rather, it looks deeply at the transition challenges of midlife women who so desperately wished to come home to true self that they were willing to risk everything. Readers will find both practical and spiritual tools and insights, and there is a story for every woman, regardless of where she is on her journey.
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At last, women's midlife crisis is defined as a developmental passage toward wholeness... illuminates why midlife stirrings may be less about a relationship and more about the dissolving cultural definitions of women. --Louise Hart, Ed.D., author
If you are experiencing a malaise of body, mind and spirit, do yourself a soul-saving favor and read Dr. Liggett's book...provides women with a trusted friend and seasoned guide. --Sue Patton Thoele, author
This multi-faceted book serves women on many levels. Moving stories of other women affirm your own experiences on the journey... a trove of insight... a handbook for transformation and keepsake future reference. --Deb F Windrum, author
If you are experiencing a malaise of body, mind and spirit, do yourself a soul-saving favor and read Dr. Liggett's book...provides women with a trusted friend and seasoned guide. --Sue Patton Thoele, author
This multi-faceted book serves women on many levels. Moving stories of other women affirm your own experiences on the journey... a trove of insight... a handbook for transformation and keepsake future reference. --Deb F Windrum, author
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This book speaks of my experience. I felt seen, recognized, and validated. I was struck by the complexity of the process . . . how vital each step is and how, by taking the leap into the unknown, by living on trust, by following guidance, I was taken through each of these steps in specific ways perfectly tailored to my needs. Women will love this book because it says, "Yes, this is valid; you're where you belong, doing what's best for you." I appreciate the clear expression of the truth that what we seek is within, no matter what our story is, no matter what our path is----guidance and truth are found within.
Sheila, age 58.
This book has dignified and validated my own journey. It truly is a sourcebook for me to continue to grow, and to refer to when I get stuck. It has deepened my understanding of compassion and my ability to deal with fear; it has helped me understand current spiritual movements for women, and also just how to BE. The writing is clear, concise, well organized, and downright inspiring---sometimes almost poetry.
Esther, age 69.
This book really helped me on my own journey. I was most engaged with the stories from other women---women who experienced a new connection to the world, like I am finding. I kept thinking, "I'm not alone . . . I'm not crazy. It's nice to know that loneliness and aloneness are natural parts of the journey.
Katie, age 51
Sheila, age 58.
This book has dignified and validated my own journey. It truly is a sourcebook for me to continue to grow, and to refer to when I get stuck. It has deepened my understanding of compassion and my ability to deal with fear; it has helped me understand current spiritual movements for women, and also just how to BE. The writing is clear, concise, well organized, and downright inspiring---sometimes almost poetry.
Esther, age 69.
This book really helped me on my own journey. I was most engaged with the stories from other women---women who experienced a new connection to the world, like I am finding. I kept thinking, "I'm not alone . . . I'm not crazy. It's nice to know that loneliness and aloneness are natural parts of the journey.
Katie, age 51
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Ani Liggett, Ph.D. is a psychologist and brilliant author of the 2010 book Endings. Beginnings...When Midlife Women Leave Home in Search of Authenticity (www.bemepress.com). She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 1993 and now practices in Broomfield, CO. She brings a holistic and spiritual dimension to her work with individuals and couples. She is a lifelong student of the human change process with a passion for the psycho-spiritual dimensions of the midlife woman's journey. Dr. Liggett can be reached at aniliggett@q.com and through her website http://www.aniliggett.com.
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Ani is my friend, so when she asked me to read her book and critique it, I was glad to oblige.It is truly a guidebook for the woman who, at midlife, is looking at her life, and wanting to know who she is, other than the roles that we have taken on or been given, as wife, mother, daughter, associate. This book gives us meaningful insight and validation to "leave home", either figuratively or literally. It takes courage to do this, and most of us need all the help we can get. This book is written for women, but isn't anti-men. It is compassionate, and rich.
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A Guide for Women's Midlife Opportunity,
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Talk about validating one's midlife angst! This book was so helpful in saying to me: its all right, you're not crazy, you just see something new and different as you pass into mid and later life. I recommend this book for all women going through a major transition or just thinking about it! New job direction, leaving a long term relationship, a call to a new spiritual direction. Ms. Liggett's words will imprint on your longing and give you hope for your future whether that is a defined future or a whisper in your ear. Ms. Liggett puts spirituality, psychology and feminism in the mix and comes up with a real winner.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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The Best Self-help Book Available for Midlife Women,
This review is from: Endings. Beginnings... When Midlife Women Leave Home in Search Authenticity (Paperback)
At last, "midlife crisis" has been redefined as a developmental passagetoward wholeness and authentically. In a world focused on appearance and image, Endings. Beginnings... can fill the hunger for what's genuine, for what's real. The book casts light on the probability that women's midlife stirrings may be less about a relationship, and more about spiritual awakening. Drawing on interviews with numerous women and her own experience, Dr. Liggett helps the reader understand what is happening and guides her to discover and deepen her individual quest for wholeness. Endings. Beginnings... may be the best self-help book available for midlife women. I wish I had had this encouraging guide to accompany me on my journey.
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