Real stories that resonate

During our sixth decade, many women reflect on their past while contemplating the future. We may feel alone at a time when the world applies outdated, stereotypical labels to women in this stage of life, making it more challenging to find our way into the next decade. We may have lived our lives as caretakers or breadwinners (or both) and now find ourselves with time on our hands. Life has given us the opportunity for a new beginning—if we want it.

Sixty isn’t an ending—it’s a beginning.

Women are living vibrant lives in their Sixties and embracing new versions of themselves—perhaps even a version of themselves that hasn’t been visible for years. This is the “do what you want while you can” decade, when many women have finally found time for themselves after years of caring for others. Being in your Sixties is a beginning, not an ending,

I wanted to write this book to encourage women to speak up about being in their Sixties, and simultaneously shine a light on age positivity to help balance all the negativity that is applied to “older women” at this stage of life. The book is both a memoir and a collection of essays (contributed by women in the USA, Canada, and the UK). The writers delivered unique perspectives through heartfelt stories that are full of courage, resilience, acceptance, and new beginnings, stories about life in one’s sixth decade. The narratives and views have resonated with women everywhere—you are not alone.