Midlife Mavericks: Women Reinventing Their Lives in Mexico [Paperback]

Karen Blue (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2, 2000

Midlife Mavericks chronicles a new trend--American and Canadian women building better lives for themselves in Mexico's beautiful colonial villages. Seventeen women (ages 40 to 81) share the intimate details of why they came and how they've coped and excelled (or not)in sunny, peaceful Mexico.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A great read, simply could not put it down. So down to earth, Karen Blue and her mavericks are amazing. -- Surf-Mexico.com, February 2006

All of the stories are funny, touching, heartfelt,and inspiring. -- Mexicofile.com, March 2004

Blue and her confidantes tackle hard questions head-on, with disarming honesty. -- The Peoples Guide, October 1, 2000

Probably the best collection of stories I’ve ever seen about Americans living abroad is Midlife Mavericks. -- The Big Blue Marble, February 1, 2002

The experiences of these mavericks in finding, reclaiming and redefining the most authentic parts of themselves will inspire you. -- Mexico Connect, an on-line magazine, June 1, 2000

From the Publisher

Feature stories in AARP, Newsweek, Time and television spots on CBS have recently featured this author as they investigate why so many Americans and Canadians are heading south to Mexico. You can buy many travel books on the area, but this book is the only one to document the "experience" of moving to and living in Mexico. Those feelings don't go out of date and the book lives successfully on. If you've considered packing up and heading south, this is one book you won't want to miss. Even you guys will resonate with the stories in this book.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Universal Publishers; 1st edition (September 2, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581127197
• ISBN-13: 978-1581127195
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #579,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and fun!, February 2, 2003

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Hilary Stewardson (Ajijic, Mexico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Midlife Mavericks: Women Reinventing Their Lives in Mexico (Paperback)

What an inspiration this book is. The stories of the 17 women included in this book cover a wide range of ages, financial situations and personal goals. Although not every woman will choose to reinvent her life by moving to Mexico (as I have done), I'm sure the "Indiana Joans" within these pages will motivate readers to reevaluate their situations and perhaps take some risks to try someing new to improve them.
For women considering a move to Mexico, the openness with which these women speak - both of their fears and hopes, as well as their joys and disappointments - paint an accurate picture of what it is like to uproot your life and rebuild another one south of the border.
Bravo Karen Blue, for a great read and bravo to the women for their spirit of adventure and for their courage in taking the steps necessary to make their dreams come true.
Hilary Stewardson

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brassy Broads Live Life In Ajijic, Mexico, January 30, 2001

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rebecca coe (Greenville, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Midlife Mavericks: Women Reinventing Their Lives in Mexico (Paperback)

"Midlife Mavericks," will perk up your spirit of wonderlust and make you wish you were as gutsy as the nine ladies in Karen Blue's book. Blue writes honest and soul searching vignettes about the adventurous women who help make up a unique group of people in the village of Ajijic, Mexico.

Blue's descriptive,reportive interviews with the mavericks will leave you wanting to know more about their fascinating lives. If you ever had, or still have a touch of adventure, wanderlust or just sheer guts, you must read this delightful book filled with soul and spirit.

If you are lucky enough to get close to Ajijic (45miles south of Guadalajara, Mexico)give Blue and call. That's what we did! We got to tour the village, meet a maverick or two and thoroughly let the life and love of the people and the land of Ajijic feel our souls with peace and contenment, just like "Midlife Mavericks."

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, Motivating and a Wonderful Read!, February 6, 2003

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Claudia Simmons (Palm Desert, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Midlife Mavericks: Women Reinventing Their Lives in Mexico (Paperback)

I just loved this book. Perhaps I am 'at that age' when the corporate world just doesn't do it for me anymore. Perhaps it's because I have these hidden desires to do something a little less mainstream. Perhaps it's because I was seeking out stories of other's risk-taking decisions that might lend credence and/or validation for me to take a chance on myself. Whatever the case, I was totally intrigued with Karen Blue's stories of women who were attempting to create a more simplistic, yet truthful life for themselves in Mexico. They each had an inspiring and encouraging story to tell -- kind of shows that there really are no wrong decisions in life.