Second Acts That Change Lives: Making a Difference in the World

by Mary Beth Sammons

Learn How to Begin Again and Take Charge of Your Life This book will inspire and motivate you to hit that restart button with incredible stories of midlife trailblazers that not only changed their lives─but the lives of others as well. Restart your life. If you find yourself feeling in need of an intervention because your life and goals seem to have taken a back seat─whether it be from your career, family, or general burnout─then look no further. This motivational book takes you through the inspiring stories of those who have found new purpose in their lives. For readers of self-help books. This book will help you realize your potential, and encourage you to begin again as you watch your dreams begin to manifest. Second Acts That Change Lives offers self-help through invaluable life-lessons thanks to the numerous individuals who provide their experiences of how they not only changed their lives, but also changed others. This amazing and inspiring collection of stories will
If you’re looking for self help books for women, self help books for men, or motivational books─or if you enjoyed books like Your Second Act , Life Is in the Transitions , or It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again ─then you’ll love Second Acts That Change Lives .

173 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2009

Reviews

[Mindy · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was expecting this book to be down to earth stories of average people finding their calling. 75% of the stories were relatively or very well off people who had the means to change up their lives without much more than some mild financial disturbance along the journey. For those with average to below average incomes looking for guidance on how to shake up our lives and find some meaning, this book falls short in a big way- if anything it is quite discouraging.

[DW · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tries very hard to be inspirational, but it would be better with more tips and fewer anecdotes. Okay, pivoting is great and all, but *how* does one do it? Doesn't hold a candle to Designing Your Life - How to Build a Well-Lived Joyful Life

[LJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring.

[Mary Radmacher · Rating 5 out of 5]

oh, yummy. i got the pleasure of reviewing this book prior to release. i was inspired. mary beth has a gentle yet firm way of drawing out dreams and the courage to put one's shoulder in to them. here's what i said, " don't wait for the second half of your life to reach this book. if you are yearning for a more significant endeavor or a more meaningful life. mary beth inspires you to look in all the right places and start making a difference in the world, at any age. throw away that stash of black balloons and party favors - when anyone you know turns fifty, this books is the way to celebrate."

[Marissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not what I had expected. I was looking for more concrete information and this book is just brief stories about how other people started something different in their lives - ran marathons, changed professions, etc. The description made the book seem like it would give some advice about how to get into a career helping others. The stories were pretty fluffy.

[Wendy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Great idea, but poorly executed. Instead of being inspirational, this book was boring. Fortunately, I bought it used, so I was only out $7.

[Bart · Rating 2 out of 5]

too "touchy feely" for me.

[Christy Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of great anecdotes of people who have changed careers in order to pursue their passions.

[Kimberly]

Started reading this book (read preface and first chapter) but need to return it to the library.