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"The Second Journey" picks up a decade after "A Year by the Sea" was published and explores what happens after Anderson returns home to her busy li... read full description

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Jun 30, 2009
Chelsea rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Joan Anderson has so much wisdom and one day I would love to meet her in person. This was a wonderful sequel to A Year By The Sea. I find that as I age, life takes us down different roads which we try to find ourselves through the journey of life. Any woman should pick up Anderson's books. They are a gem to light up your life in the most positive way.
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Aug 21, 2009
Sharon added it
Once again I was inspired and moved by Joan's experiences and her willingness to share them.
She writes
"You can't really know what it is you are supposed to do next unless you depart form the mundane to refire your spirit"

This book will get you started again
Jul 24, 2009
Anderson, author of A Year by the Sea, has fallen back into old habits. She is running and gunning and she is not happy. Reflection about her stressful life sends on a short sabbatical where she reconnects with the deepest and most satisfying part of herself again.
Jul 28, 2011
Shirley added it
I read this one for bookgroup. It was barely okay. It's supposed to encourage mid-life women to make the changes necessary to improve their life. I don't think it said much of anything. My engineering father would say it had a "low signal-to-noise ratio."
Oct 18, 2011
Jakki rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I'd like to meet the author and go to one of her workshops. A bit new-age but I love what she was ale to do with her life to get herself back to where she needed to be. The luxury of being able to get away for an extended time - how nice!
Jul 21, 2009
Sharon rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I read this book in a day. it is truly inspirational, thought provoking and encourages us as women to look inward and reflect on what matters to us as we age and finish certain chapters in our lives.
Jul 28, 2010
Gail rated it: 2 of 5 stars
If you did not read her first book you would not be able to understand the depth of this book. Repetitive. Dull. A few nuggets. Over all self serving
Aug 28, 2009
Peggy added it
Decent read, good for self-help for women. Reading a lot of that right now. Makes you want to go for a walk along the beach...
Sep 27, 2009
Val is currently reading it
in the process........little bit more 'business' not as much.......spiritual freedom (so far)
Nov 25, 2008
Marge rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Many of her feeling are valid but another self indulgent
experience.
Oct 04, 2009
Reggi rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Just finished this one. I liked it especially her trip to Iona.
Nov 30, 2008
Karen rated it: 5 of 5 stars
read it in a day, makes you want to escape to your new life
Jun 29, 2010
Nancy added it
I found this book at a really great time in my life.
Jul 08, 2010
Anneoftheisle rated it: 5 of 5 stars
The book opened me up. Wonderful.
Jan 23, 2010
InfoShaman rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Wa-a-ay too Mew Age-ish for my taste.
Jun 19, 2010
Rachel rated it: 2 of 5 stars
I did love the descriptions of her time on the island of Iona.
Oct 08, 2008
Gloria rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This is a broadly spiritual book for women looking to lead authentic lives. Encourages women to question their roles and the tasks that comprise our days. Lots of ideas to linger over. Very inspiring. A breath of fresh air.
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Jun 20, 2008
Cindi rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I loved seeing how her life has changed since writing her first book, A Year By The Sea. You need to read her first 2 books before reading this one.
May 04, 2011
Cari rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Joan is a wonderful writer and motivator for women. I would love to meet her and go to one of her retreats in Cape Cod!
Sep 27, 2008
Jaci rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Not terribly useful although a month on Iona might make me rethink...
Jul 03, 2008
Mom2 rated it: 2 of 5 stars
the continuing story of an unfinished life
Aug 05, 2010
Lu marked it as to-read
Embrace what is simple and true in life
Oct 22, 2008
Donna rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Excellent book. Excellent writer.
Feb 16, 2012
Suz marked it as to-read
Feb 14, 2012
Kate rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 09, 2012
Lora rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Feb 09, 2012
Mary rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Feb 03, 2012
Loren rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 19, 2012
Mette marked it as to-read
Jan 17, 2012
Patti rated it: 4 of 5 stars