A seasoned woman is spicy. She has been marinated in life experience. . . . She can be alternately sweet, tart, bubbly, mellow. She can be maternal...
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Feb 05, 2009
Famous for her 1976 book Passages and her compelling portraits of political figures for Vanity Fair, Gail Sheehy sets out to take the temperature of the Baby Boom's libido. Unfortunately, critics feel she has lost her grip on the zeitgeist. It seems that the author is the only one surprised that postmenopausal women are still having sex. The all-female cast of reviewers seems miffed that the book contains so little prurience on the part of Sheehy__further confirming her premise, if not her strat
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Jul 26, 2010
apwebb83
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There are lots of wonderful women out there who are able to make profound growth happen and rich lives occur after turning 50. I LOVE that! Oh and let's not forget that the sex talk is delightful too. It was enlightening for my husband. I got the book on tape as well as in print and we listened to a large section of it together, which was just as good as going to one of those "couple's retreats." Did I mention that the sex talk was great?
May 28, 2011
Juliana
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I picked this up at a library sale because I like Sheehy's books. I'm a little young for the book--but as a recent divorcee I found this book very inspiring. The book is full of stories and interviews with women who have found a more independent and passionate life after 50.
Sep 28, 2010
Rebecca
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I shouldn't admit to reading this. It's not even really about sex (worse luck). There are a few sound ideas about women finding confidence, independence, and genuine identity later in life. Sadly, these ideas are buried in fluff and repetition.
Aug 10, 2011
Gloriavirtutisumbra
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Read this on a whim, has some really good stories and points. Gives me hope for the future. I would probably give it another star if i didn't feel so awkward about the title itself, wish it had been named something different.
Dec 13, 2008
Bonita
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I read an article about this book.. definitely on my TO READ list.. women need to not be so uptight about their sexuality.. just my thoughts!
Jan 06, 2011
Mandy
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sure i'm not over 50, but someday i will be and there's always info we can gleam from just about everything
Apr 27, 2008
Therese
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I must admit that I have been a Gail Sheehy "Passages" fan since the 70's. Thank you for being in our corner and telling it like it is, in your gifted, forthcoming way, Gail!This book was a gift from a gentleman I was dating at the time. After reading the book, I realized his gift was a compliment. It was wonderful and I could identify with it in many positive ways. Gail's shared stories consistently make us feel sane and understood. I wake each day proud of who and what I have become.
Oct 19, 2008
Shelly
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I found this gem in the bargain books of Barnes and Noble. And for the self help junkie that is like finding the golden ticket.
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