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Why We Can't Sleep: Women's New Midlife Crisis

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Does it mention any advice on a childfree perspective in life?
Pam S Great question. As a childfree Gen X woman I was really disappointed at the relative lack of this perspective in the book. There are a few mentions of…moreGreat question. As a childfree Gen X woman I was really disappointed at the relative lack of this perspective in the book. There are a few mentions of women without children, but most of the book is about Gen X mothers specifically, not Gen X women generally. I feel that descriptions of the book should have indicated this somehow; that the focus is on parenting. I still found it to be an interesting read, but it did not resonate with me as I had hoped.(less)
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Wondering out loud how much of this might be germane to those gen-x folks of another gender...?
Tanya Ehlert The author writes from a Gen X white CIS female perspective. She discusses some generalizations for CIS male Gen X cohorts and very lightly touches on…moreThe author writes from a Gen X white CIS female perspective. She discusses some generalizations for CIS male Gen X cohorts and very lightly touches on non-cis persons, but even saying that might be an exaggeration. (less)
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This book is only going to resonate with the reader if they spent a lot of time relating themselves with TV! Perhaps that's why they can't sleep - spent to much time agonizing over TV?
Angela I totally disagree. I didn't have TV from 1989 to 2008. As a child, I only watched cartoons. The book resonated for me.…moreI totally disagree. I didn't have TV from 1989 to 2008. As a child, I only watched cartoons. The book resonated for me.(less)
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