Many women fear turning fifty in our society. After all, beauty fades, health deteriorates and friends start dying. Why would anyone look forward to turning fifty with all of these losses? According to Kathleen Logan and Dr. Betsy Smith who wrote the comprehensive, Second Blooming for Women: Growing a Life that Matters after Fifty, there’s a lot of gains to look forward to in life’s second act. In this book the authors use the extended metaphor of flowers, soil and root systems to illustrate the More...

This book is optimistic and uplifting for any age woman who is looking to make the most of what she has and where she is at the moment. There are suggestions for surveys and online "tests" to be utilized if you wish at various points during the process. The metaphor of the garden and the way to keep it flourishing are appropriate and make for a good looking book as well as a pleasant readng experience.

A well written very helpful book for women in those transition years whether it be as an empty nester, between jobs, or easing into retirement.