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Why We Can't Sleep: Women's New Midlife Crisis by Ada Calhoun
5.0
I was born between Generation X and Millennials, so I identify with aspects of both generations. I turn 40 this year and find myself reflecting on choices throughout my life, even experiencing bursts of what could be called midlife crises.
Why We Can't Sleep: Women's New Midlife Crisis was a timely read for me. Ada Calhoun frames the book in distinctive chapters, touching on how various areas of life contribute to how we may be feeling about this stage of life, including marriage (and singleness), divorce, perimenopause, caregiving, and careers.
One may feel that, if you're in this uncertain, uneasy time of life, a book articulating all these issues might be a tough read and one to be avoided if you're in this season. However, I found it affirming. It acknowledges that there are legitimate reasons life can feel tough right now, that the mental loads women carry, in addition to caregiving and money decisions and changes in health all are valid reasons that help explain the stress we find ourselves experiencing. I catch myself recalling her insights and recommending it to friends.
(I received a digital ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.)
Why We Can't Sleep: Women's New Midlife Crisis was a timely read for me. Ada Calhoun frames the book in distinctive chapters, touching on how various areas of life contribute to how we may be feeling about this stage of life, including marriage (and singleness), divorce, perimenopause, caregiving, and careers.
One may feel that, if you're in this uncertain, uneasy time of life, a book articulating all these issues might be a tough read and one to be avoided if you're in this season. However, I found it affirming. It acknowledges that there are legitimate reasons life can feel tough right now, that the mental loads women carry, in addition to caregiving and money decisions and changes in health all are valid reasons that help explain the stress we find ourselves experiencing. I catch myself recalling her insights and recommending it to friends.
(I received a digital ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.)