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Midlife Dawn

Author : N. Z. Nasser
Publisher : Hanora Sky Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781915151001

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Shivers of excitement shot up my spine. It was time to draw a line under the past and find a new me. By forty, I thought I’d be living my best life. When my idiot husband gambles away our savings, I divorce him and try not to kick him in the nuts when he fights me for custody of my cat. I throw myself into teaching English and survival skills to anyone unlucky enough to land in my night class in godforsaken London. That is, until my mum dies in a car crash and I suspect foul play. That's when it really gets weird. Mum’s barely cold in the ground when my cat goes missing. To top it all, the Metropolitan Police don’t seem to have heard of the detective investigating the accident. My first instinct is to have a nap and hope it all goes away, but I’m my mother's daughter. Secrets set me off like a bloodhound. When a mysterious man tells me I’m the last of an ancient magical druid lineage, I laugh in his face, but I’m intrigued. I want to believe there’s more to life than a messy divorce and a dead-end career. It doesn't seem crazy to follow him into the undergrowth in Crystal Palace Park. Not even when I hear my cat telling me to stop. To avenge my mum and survive a new magical world, I just need to pull on my control pants and hold on for the ride. If you’re a fan of Paranormal Women’s Fiction and magic-wielding heroines over forty, get your hands on Druid Heir Book 1 today. This series is complete at 7 books. Keywords: paranormal women's fiction, midlife, second chance, slow burn, found family, humor, myths, diverse, witches, werewolf shifters, vampires, strong female leads, books written by diverse authors, empowerment, mythical creatures, supernatural, N. Z. Nasser, London paranormal stories, magic, adventure, otherworldly, resilience, strength, survival, escapism, friendship, sisterhood, companionship, self-discovery, magical familiars, emotional, sentimental, wizards, strong female characters, goddesses, romance, secrets, fantasy set in city, urban fantasy, fantasy books for adults, books set in England.

Midlife Portals

Author : N. Z. Nasser
Publisher : Hanora Sky Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781915151094

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I’d animate gargoyles and vampire finches if that’s what it took to keep my loved ones safe. I have earned the grudging respect of London’s Otherworld, and I'm ready to enjoy my second chance at love with Ezra. But trouble still comes knocking. The old gods are rising, even the ones I’ve defeated before. They haven’t forgiven me for thwarting them. I might be a druid wielding Death’s sword, but without the Jericho necklace, I’m as exposed as a middle-aged jogger without a sports bra. Not even Wildwoods is a haven anymore. Especially when suspicions mount up that the Prime Sorcerer is acting against us. A woman in her midlife knows how to stand her ground, but confronting him is a dangerous game and risks ripping a chasm through the magical community. When my friends are sucked into the orbit of danger, it’s clear that none of us can escape unscathed and I'll have to take greater risks than ever before. Will we walk away with our lives, or will I be left with a knicker drawer full of regret? If you’re a fan of Paranormal Women’s Fiction and magic-wielding heroines over forty, get your hands on Druid Heir Book 5 today. This series is complete at 7 books. Keywords: paranormal women's fiction, midlife, second chance, slow burn, found family, humor, myths, diverse, witches, werewolf shifters, vampires, strong female leads, books written by diverse authors, empowerment, mythical creatures, supernatural, N. Z. Nasser, London paranormal stories, magic, adventure, dragons, otherworldly, resilience, strength, survival, escapism, friendship, sisterhood, companionship, self-discovery, magical familiars, emotional, sentimental, wizards, strong female characters, goddesses, romance, secrets, fantasy set in city, urban fantasy, fantasy books for adults, books set in England.

Midlife Drift

Author : N. Z. Nasser
Publisher : Hanora Sky Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781915151070

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“Real power is not grasping or vengeful. It is quiet, but it is still fierce. It is a whisper you hear inside yourself.” By now, my hopes of a quiet life in the Otherworld are dead and buried. I’ve accepted that I’m the prophesied eternal girl, but Ezra wants me to keep it under wraps. We can’t be certain unless I step into a tank with the magical octopus, and I’ve had quite enough of batty Wildwoods rituals, thank you very much. When I receive an offer to turbo charge my druid training, I jump into the deep end and don’t flinch. A new threat is rising. I can feel it in my waters, even before Dad is kidnapped and I’m forced into working with my wayward brother. To make matters worse, a rogue goddess emerges to take Londoners to their watery grave. With Ezra now a senator and Marina knee-deep in researching how to keep me safe, my allies are few and far between, but I still have my trusty leopard. A visit to an otherworldly chiropractor to fend off the midlife aches and I’m ready to live up to my true potential. I’ll be damned if Dad and countless others succumb to dark undercurrents on my watch. If you’re a fan of Paranormal Women’s Fiction and magic-wielding heroines over forty, get your hands on Druid Heir Book 4 today. This series is complete at 7 books. Keywords: paranormal women's fiction, midlife, second chance, slow burn, found family, humor, myths, diverse, witches, werewolf shifters, vampires, strong female leads, books written by diverse authors, empowerment, mythical creatures, supernatural, N. Z. Nasser, London paranormal stories, magic, adventure, dragons, otherworldly, resilience, strength, survival, escapism, friendship, sisterhood, companionship, self-discovery, magical familiars, emotional, sentimental, wizards, strong female characters, goddesses, romance, secrets, fantasy set in city, urban fantasy, fantasy books for adults, books set in England.

Midlife Battle

Author : N. Z. Nasser
Publisher : Hanora Sky Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781915151162

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My nails made little moons in my palms. Middle-aged women might have froth and bubble on their upper layers but underneath, we were tidal waves. Death is coming for me, of that there is no doubt. My hair greys quicker than before, as if she already has a grip. Life with Ezra and our daughter is joyful, but the city is strange. Footsteps trail in the snow where no man has walked. An unexpected migration of birds clouds the London sky. The book buried in the grove of the cottage whispers to me, even though I ignore it. When the Wild Hunt sounds its horns and the blue goddess rides, the drumbeat of doom fills the Otherworld. Gaia is jittery, more bride than warrior. I am her champion, though I have no experience of leading an army. Though I prefer compassion to my obsidian blade. As magical factions take sides, the only constant is treachery. The new Prime Sorceress wants an alliance, but after her betrayal of Ezra, how can I trust her? As my power curls within me, Rayna’s diaries illuminate a way out of the darkness and I dare to hope destiny favours me. It all comes down to this. Blood, graft, loyal friends and a handful of multivitamins. Together, we’ll stop the rogue gods from reforging humanity in their hateful image. Together, we must find a way to cheat Death or lose it all. If you’re a fan of Paranormal Women’s Fiction and magic-wielding heroines over forty, get your hands on the final book in the Druid Heir series today. This series is complete at 7 books. Keywords: paranormal women's fiction, midlife, second chance, slow burn, found family, humor, myths, diverse, witches, werewolf shifters, vampires, strong female leads, books written by diverse authors, empowerment, mythical creatures, supernatural, N. Z. Nasser, London paranormal stories, magic, adventure, dragons, otherworldly, resilience, strength, survival, escapism, friendship, sisterhood, companionship, self-discovery, magical familiars, emotional, sentimental, wizards, strong female characters, goddesses, romance, secrets, fantasy set in city, urban fantasy, fantasy books for adults, books set in England.

Midlife Eclipse

Author : N. Z. Nasser
Publisher : Hanora Sky Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781915151117

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Midlife Eclipse by N. Z. Nasser Pdf

“Dreams are such fragile things. Nebulous wishes oxygenated by slumber. You enjoyed a taste of your dream. Now I will turn it into blackened ash.” So the Father of the Gods is alive, and Gaia kept it a secret from me. Not only that, but the Earth goddess is now ashes in the wind, and it’s up to me to figure out how to resurrect her. As the solar eclipse nears, the trees at Wildwoods curl unnaturally, but the senate is too busy clashing over its next leader to notice. Like all women in midlife, I juggle balls like a circus act. There's my broken heart to nurse, a lusty vampire to fend off and a grieving fire fairy to parent. Not in my wildest dreams did I think I’d be a mother. The world might need the eternal girl, but Mirabel needs plain old me. Her grief threatens to ignite an inferno, and part-time mothering just isn’t going to cut it. Especially when the dream god and his djinn target her. I yearn to win back Ezra and give Mirabel the home she deserves, but I have to live up to my gran’s legacy and stop the gods. My gran, who put magic above everything. With my personal life and magical destiny colliding more than ever before, will I be forced to walk away from the daughter I’ve always wanted? If you’re a fan of Paranormal Women’s Fiction and magic-wielding heroines over forty, get your hands on Druid Heir Book 6 today. This series is complete at 7 books. Keywords: paranormal women's fiction, midlife, second chance, slow burn, found family, humor, myths, diverse, witches, werewolf shifters, vampires, strong female leads, books written by diverse authors, empowerment, mythical creatures, supernatural, N. Z. Nasser, London paranormal stories, magic, adventure, dragons, otherworldly, resilience, strength, survival, escapism, friendship, sisterhood, companionship, self-discovery, magical familiars, emotional, sentimental, wizards, strong female characters, goddesses, romance, secrets, fantasy set in city, urban fantasy, fantasy books for adults, books set in England.

Midlife Tremors

Author : N. Z. Nasser
Publisher : Hanora Sky Press
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781915151025

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“You have neither your grandmother’s talents, druid, nor her beauty, but you can make something of yourself yet." My friends and I might have saved the day against a vengeful god, but I still don’t know the first thing about the Otherworld. There’s training sessions with my mentor Ezra, history lessons with the vampire Orpheus, plus my haunting dragon dreams. It’s not easy to stay on track, especially given how distracted I am by Ezra’s crinkly eyes and hot bod. Who knew that a new love at forty would give me dewy skin and a renewed zest for life? When a series of earthquakes hits London, the Prime Sorcerer advises me to focus on my upcoming magical trial at Wildwoods. But I’m my own woman, and my instincts tell me to dig deeper even before the goddess Gaia invites me to tea. It’s not like I’m going to pass the trial anyway. I’ve already made enough enemies in the Otherworld to fill a granny annex. To find my place in the Otherworld, all I have to do is gather my allies and trust myself. How hard could that be? If you’re a fan of Paranormal Women’s Fiction and magic-wielding heroines over forty, grab Druid Heir Book 2 today. This series is complete at 7 books. Keywords: paranormal women's fiction, midlife, second chance, slow burn, found family, humor, myths, diverse, witches, werewolf shifters, vampires, strong female leads, books written by diverse authors, empowerment, mythical creatures, supernatural, N. Z. Nasser, London paranormal stories, magic, adventure, dragons, otherworldly, resilience, strength, survival, escapism, friendship, sisterhood, companionship, self-discovery, magical familiars, emotional, sentimental, wizards, strong female characters, goddesses, romance, secrets, fantasy set in city, urban fantasy, fantasy books for adults, books set in England.

Midlife News

Author : N. Z. Nasser
Publisher : Hanora Sky Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781915151056

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“You are an accomplished woman, but even you cannot withstand a current that has been churning for centuries.” One minute, I’m just your average forty-year-old Londoner, past my sell-by date and going nowhere. The next, I’ve animated a dragon, kicked a few godly backsides and become an overnight sensation. My head is spinning. What I need is peace and quiet to catch my breath and enjoy the first flushes of my relationship with half-werewolf half-wizard Ezra. What I get is a taste of being a celebrity. And I don’t like it one bit. As if midlife couldn’t get more challenging, dark omens appear quicker than I sprout grey hair. First, Ezra is called in to investigate dead wolves found on pack land. Then the last raven leaves the Tower of London, provoking fears that Crown and country will fall. But the senate couldn’t care less, and their breezy indifference means my middle finger gets a workout. As enemies close in, the goddess Gaia is too busy in pursuit of the perfect cup of chai to be of any use. I can’t deny that I’m a druid with a flair for magic, a nose for trouble and a drawerful of big knickers unlikely to impress a new lover. Can I put my own needs aside and prove once and for all that I’m a match for anyone in my path? If you’re a fan of Paranormal Women’s Fiction and magic-wielding heroines over forty, get your hands on Druid Heir Book 3 today. This series is complete at 7 books. Keywords: paranormal women's fiction, midlife, second chance, slow burn, found family, humor, myths, diverse, witches, werewolf shifters, vampires, strong female leads, books written by diverse authors, empowerment, mythical creatures, supernatural, N. Z. Nasser, London paranormal stories, magic, adventure, dragons, otherworldly, resilience, strength, survival, escapism, friendship, sisterhood, companionship, self-discovery, magical familiars, emotional, sentimental, wizards, strong female characters, goddesses, romance, secrets, fantasy set in city, urban fantasy, fantasy books for adults, books set in England.

Midlife Dawn: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel (Druid Heir Book 1)

Author : N. Z. Nasser
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1915151015

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Midlife Dawn: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel (Druid Heir Book 1) by N. Z. Nasser Pdf

There's more to life than picking up dirty laundry. When Alisha's cat starts to talk, there's no doubt she's in for a wild ride. A fun new series for fans of Paranormal Women's Fiction and magic-wielding heroines over forty.

Druid Heir Books 1-7: The Complete Collection

Author : N. Z. Nasser
Publisher : Hanora Sky Press
Page : 3187 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781915151278

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A woman in her midlife knows who she is. Unless her family has been hiding a magical secret. Short Story 0.5: ‘The Magical Grandmother’ Rajika Verma is a grandmother. She is also Custodian of a library amongst the stars. What happens when the Celestial Library needs her on the night she is babysitting her grandchildren? Book 1: Midlife Dawn Broken by grief at forty years old, I’m ready for change. When a mysterious man tells me there’s more to me than meets the eye, it doesn't seem crazy to follow him into the undergrowth in a London park. Not even when I hear my cat telling me to stop. Short Story 1.5: ‘A First Date in Paris’ Ezra whisks Alisha to the city of love on their first date. Will the first sparks of their relationship fizzle out or grow into Alisha’s second chance at love? Book 2: Midlife Tremors I’ve already made enough enemies in the Otherworld to fill a granny annex. When a series of earthquakes hits London, the Prime Sorcerer advises me to focus on my training. But I’m my own woman, and my instincts tell me to dig deeper. Book 3: Midlife News The last raven leaves the Tower of London, provoking fears that Crown and country will fall. But the senate couldn’t care less. As enemies close in, I must prove I’m a match for anyone in my path. Book 4: Midlife Drift My hopes of a quiet life in the Otherworld are dead and buried. I must confront the darkness within myself when a rogue goddess emerges to take Londoners to their watery grave. Book 5: Midlife Portals The old gods are rising, even the ones I’ve defeated before. They haven’t forgiven me for thwarting them. Not even Wildwoods is a haven anymore. Will my friends and I walk away with our lives? Book 6: Midlife Eclipse The world might need the eternal girl, but Mirabel needs plain old me. History is repeating itself. Will I be forced to walk away from the daughter I’ve always wanted? Book 7: Midlife Battle (includes bonus epilogue) Death is coming for me, of that there is no doubt. My hair greys quicker than before, as if she already has a grip. It all comes down to this. Blood, graft and loyal friends. Together, we must find a way to cheat Death or lose it all. If you’re a fan of Paranormal Women’s Fiction and magic-wielding heroines over forty, you'll love Druid Heir. Get your hands on the complete collection of individual paperbacks today. Reader Reviews: ☆☆☆☆☆ “Feel good humor to edge of your seat drama.” ☆☆☆☆☆ "The book moved at a brisk pace which kept me reading until the wee hours of the morning.” ☆☆☆☆☆ “Absolutely hilarious moments, a first class cast of characters.” ☆☆☆☆☆ “Brilliant just brilliant. I loved this book and couldn’t put it down.” ☆☆☆☆☆ “This series feels so unique especially in the paranormal genres with beautifully written imagery and an eclectic characters.” ☆☆☆☆☆ “The world building is top notch.” ☆☆☆☆☆ “I love this fantastic series. Every book is more enjoyable and exciting than the last.” Keywords: paranormal women's fiction, midlife, second chance, slow burn, found family, humor, myths, diverse, witches, werewolf shifters, vampires, strong female leads, books written by diverse authors, empowerment, mythical creatures, supernatural, N. Z. Nasser, London paranormal stories, magic, adventure, dragons, otherworldly, resilience, strength, survival, escapism, friendship, sisterhood, companionship, self-discovery, magical familiars, emotional, sentimental, wizards, strong female characters, goddesses, romance, secrets, fantasy set in city, urban fantasy, fantasy books for adults, books set in England.

Druid Heir: Books 1-3 Plus Short Story

Author : N. Z. Nasser
Publisher : Hanora Sky Press
Page : 854 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781915151148

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A woman in her midlife knows who she is. Unless her family has been hiding a magical secret. Book 1: Midlife Dawn Broken by grief at forty years old, I’m ready for change. When a mysterious man tells me there’s more to me than meets the eye, it doesn't seem crazy to follow him into the undergrowth in a London park. Not even when I hear my cat telling me to stop. Short Story 1.5: ‘A First Date in Paris’ Written from werewolf-wizard Ezra’s perspective, in this story he whisks Alisha to the city of love on their first date. Will the first sparks of their relationship fizzle out or grow into Alisha’s second chance at love? Book 2: Midlife Tremors I’ve already made enough enemies in the Otherworld to fill a granny annex. When a series of earthquakes hits London, the Prime Sorcerer advises me to focus on my training. But I’m my own woman, and my instincts tell me to dig deeper. Book 3: Midlife News The last raven leaves the Tower of London, provoking fears that Crown and country will fall. But the senate couldn’t care less. As enemies close in, I must prove I’m a match for anyone in my path. If you’re a fan of Paranormal Women’s Fiction and magic-wielding heroines over forty, get your hands on Druid Heir: Books 1 to 3 today. Features an exclusive bonus short story! The Druid Heir series (7 novels) is now complete. Reader Reviews: ★★★★★ “Feel good humor to edge of your seat drama.” ★★★★★ “Absolutely hilarious moments, a first class cast of characters.” ★★★★★ “This series feels so unique especially in the paranormal genres with beautifully written imagery and an eclectic characters.” ★★★★★ “The world building is top notch.” ★★★★★ “I love this fantastic series. Every book is more enjoyable and exciting than the last.” Keywords: paranormal women's fiction, midlife, second chance, slow burn, found family, humor, myths, diverse, witches, werewolf shifters, vampires, strong female leads, books written by diverse authors, empowerment, mythical creatures, supernatural, N. Z. Nasser, London paranormal stories, magic, adventure, dragons, otherworldly, resilience, strength, survival, escapism, friendship, sisterhood, companionship, self-discovery, magical familiars, emotional, sentimental, wizards, strong female characters, goddesses, romance, secrets, fantasy set in city, urban fantasy, fantasy books for adults, books set in England.

To Curse a Rival

Author : N. Z. Nasser
Publisher : Hanora Sky Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-10-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781915151209

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Three magical sisters. A raja with claws. A labyrinth of deceit. Darkness wakens in Jalapashu. In this kingdom, silks are soaked in blood, and bones bend like boughs. To survive, my witch sisters and I must buckle up and learn fast. The seer is gone. Her parrot warns that we must find her before time runs out. We unravel the raja’s tangled web of corruption, discovering how many people he has wronged. None more so than the enigmatic general, whose terrible curse means he can’t shift into his true form. I take refuge in his soft kisses, but our deepening chemistry is just another secret to keep. With black magic closing in, the raja’s wrath is one misstep away. I captivate him, but he is suspicious. He and his courtiers–including my grandfather–aren’t afraid to fight dirty. But a woman in midlife stalks her own path. Will I rescue my friends from the raja’s clutches before he wises up to our treachery, or will he ensnare me, too? To Curse a Rival is the second book in a Paranormal Women’s Fiction series. If you’re a fan of stories about the strength of sisterhood, the allure of forbidden love and the resilience of women in their midlife, you’ll find yourself spellbound until the final page. Keywords: paranormal women's fiction, midlife, second chance, slow burn, found family, humor myths, diverse, witches, shifters, strong female leads, books written by diverse authors, empowerment, supernatural, N. Z. Nasser, London paranormal stories, magic, adventure, otherworldly, resilience, strength, survival, escapism, friendship, sisterhood, companionship, self-discovery, magical familiars, emotional, sentimental, wizards, strong female characters, romance, forbidden love, forbidden desire, spells, kingdoms, hidden worlds, magical creatures, gargoyles, secrets, fantasy set in small town, fantasy books for adults, books set in England.

To Save a Sister

Author : N. Z. Nasser
Publisher : Hanora Sky Press
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2023-05-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781915151186

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My sister was magic. They killed her. They say we are magic too. Three sisters living together in their forties has its challenges. Life is humming along just fine if you overlook our clashing personalities, codependency issues and romances that fizzle out before they ignite. When our oldest sister’s personality changes overnight, we plan a boozy lunch to chase away the midlife blues. We find her in our kitchen, battling a troop of men dressed like Indian royalty. Sitara summons a tempest from the washing-up bowl to protect herself. But it’s not enough to save her life. There’s no time to work out if magic is real. Her killers whisk us away to a hidden kingdom ruled by a seductive raja. Here, we must prove we’re not witches. I may be from a sleepy English coastal town, but I can hold my own. I flirt with danger, hell-bent on uncovering the truth of my sister’s death. Will I find out what lurks beneath the golden silks and exotic colours of our kidnapper’s home before I lose another sister to this perilous, new world? To Save a Sister is the first novel in a Paranormal Women’s Fiction series. If you’re a fan of magic-wielding heroines in their midlife, mystery and a forbidden lovers subplot, you’ll love this book. Keywords: paranormal women's fiction, midlife, second chance, slow burn, found family, humor myths, diverse, witches, shifters, strong female leads, books written by diverse authors, empowerment, supernatural, N. Z. Nasser, London paranormal stories, magic, adventure, otherworldly, resilience, strength, survival, escapism, friendship, sisterhood, companionship, self-discovery, magical familiars, emotional, sentimental, wizards, strong female characters, romance, forbidden love, forbidden desire, spells, kingdoms, hidden worlds, magical creatures, gargoyles, secrets, fantasy set in small town, fantasy books for adults, books set in England.

Midlife

Author : Kieran Setiya
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-22
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781400888474

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Philosophical wisdom and practical advice for overcoming the problems of middle age How can you reconcile yourself with the lives you will never lead, with possibilities foreclosed, and with nostalgia for lost youth? How can you accept the failings of the past, the sense of futility in the tasks that consume the present, and the prospect of death that blights the future? In this self-help book with a difference, Kieran Setiya confronts the inevitable challenges of adulthood and middle age, showing how philosophy can help you thrive. You will learn why missing out might be a good thing, how options are overrated, and when you should be glad you made a mistake. You will be introduced to philosophical consolations for mortality. And you will learn what it would mean to live in the present, how it could solve your midlife crisis, and why meditation helps. Ranging from Aristotle, Schopenhauer, and John Stuart Mill to Virginia Woolf and Simone de Beauvoir, as well as drawing on Setiya’s own experience, Midlife combines imaginative ideas, surprising insights, and practical advice. Writing with wisdom and wit, Setiya makes a wry but passionate case for philosophy as a guide to life.

Midlife Battle Cry

Author : Dawn Barton
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-09
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780785294832

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In a culture where so many people think of middle age as a downward slope into comfy sneakers and quiet, meaningless existence, we can redefine the second half of life, shaping it into decades of fulfillment, fun, strength, and purpose. In our forties, fifties, and beyond, we're wrestling with new questions. Is this it? Did I do what I wanted to do in my life? Who am I now that my kids have moved out? Will my sagging skin eventually hang all the way down to my feet? We feel a little like the world has nudged us aside for the younger crowd. But God still has much in store for us. God doesn't bring us to the middle of our lives so we can park in front of the TV and binge-watch home makeover shows. There is no "midlife" to him! We are his gift to this world at every age and in every season, and it's time to embrace it like never before. Right now, we are the best we've ever been. We know more, we've done more, we've lost and loved more. We've figured out that all tweezers are not created equal for chin hairs and, best of all, we've crossed into a space of feeling more ourselves than ever before. These are exhilarating and empowering years. In Midlife Battle Cry, bestselling author Dawn Barton will inspire you to: realize that God isn't done with you (honestly, he's just getting started), view midlife as a pivot point, the start of a bold and powerful season, embrace who you are physically, spiritually, and emotionally, learn to share your experiences and wisdom with a younger generation, and accept that sometimes adding arch support to your cutest shoes is a really good idea. Blending lots of humor, honesty, stories, and insights, Dawn will walk you through redefining the mighty second half of life. It's time to rediscover your passions, pursue your dreams—and know your actions can cause not just a ripple effect but a magnificent tidal wave.

Dead Stars

Author : Bruce Wagner
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 615 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101599952

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“Dead Stars is the London Fields of Los Angeles, the Ulysses of TMZ culture—an immensely literate, fearsomely interior novel about people who are neither.”—Tom Bissell, GQ At age thirteen, Telma is famous as the world’s youngest breast cancer survivor until threatened with obscurity by a four-year-old who’s just undergone a mastectomy…. Reeyonna believes that auditioning for pregnant teenage porn will help fulfill her dream of befriending Kanye West…. Jackie, a photographer once celebrated for arty nudes of her young daughter, is working at a Sears Family Portrait boutique…. And Oscar-winning Michael Douglas searches for meaning while his wife, Catherine, guest-stars on Glee. Moving forward with the inexorable force of a tsunami, Dead Stars is Bruce Wagner’s most lavish and remarkable translation yet of the national zeitgeist: post-privacy porn culture, a Kardashianworld of rapid-cycling, disposable narrative where reality-show triumph is the new American narcotic.