Through her search for newfound purpose in her seventies, author Karen Roberts discovered voices of encouragement were difficult to find among the popular paradigms of aging as decline, withdrawal, and disengagement. By reframing a life crisis in one's later years as a catalyst for insight and transformation, one can approach old age as a time of profound personal and interpersonal growth. This workbook invites readers to embark on later life explorations with confidence and enjoy the process of self-discovery. Engaging questions follow each chapter, assisting on the path to a rewarding new life stage motivated by personal purpose. Included are interviews with women who confronted daunting challenges, yet their perseverance and inner faith led them to pursue incredible late-life passions. Their stories will open women to new possibilities. They will be encouraged to follow the lessons for living beyond loss and growing from crisis and transformation to a deeper self.
