The Midlife Crisis

Author : Susanne Schmidt
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226686998

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Midlife Crisis by Susanne Schmidt Pdf

The phrase “midlife crisis” today conjures up images of male indulgence and irresponsibility—an affluent, middle-aged man speeding off in a red sports car with a woman half his age—but before it become a gendered cliché, it gained traction as a feminist concept. Journalist Gail Sheehy used the term to describe a midlife period when both men and women might reassess their choices and seek a change in life. Sheehy’s definition challenged the double standard of middle age—where aging is advantageous to men and detrimental to women—by viewing midlife as an opportunity rather than a crisis. Widely popular in the United States and internationally, the term was quickly appropriated by psychological and psychiatric experts and redefined as a male-centered, masculinist concept. The first book-length history of this controversial concept, Susanne Schmidt’s Midlife Crisis recounts the surprising origin story of the midlife debate and traces its movement from popular culture into academia. Schmidt’s engaging narrative telling of the feminist construction—and ensuing antifeminist backlash—of the midlife crisis illuminates a lost legacy of feminist thought, shedding important new light on the history of gender and American social science in the 1970s and beyond.

Author : Kieran Setiya
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-22
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781400888474

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Midlife by Kieran Setiya Pdf

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.

Author : Robyn Harding
Publisher : Penguin Canada
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2008-05-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780143181248

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Chronicles of a Mid-Life Crisis by Robyn Harding Pdf

Trent and Lucy have created the perfect life together. So Lucy is blindsided when, after 16 years of marriage, Trent tells her he’s leaving. Crushed, she holds it together for 15-year-old Samantha, and throws herself into her career. Then, suddenly, Sam’s shocking rebellion causes Trent and Lucy to reunite as parents and forces them to examine what they want for their own futures, and for that of their family. At times hilarious and heartbreaking, Chronicles of a Mid-Life Crisis goes beyond the mid-life crisis cliché; it examines the breakup of a marriage, the adage “life begins at forty,” and what it means to be a family.

Author : Jim Conway
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1564766985

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Men in Midlife Crisis by Jim Conway Pdf

This newly revised version still offers practical ways to deal with the crisis, but now the book has been updated with new research and quotes for the '90s and beyond. Conway's advice comes from his own personal experience as well as years of research and counseling. After 20 years as a bestseller, this revised edition is even better.

Author : Lia Macko,Kerry Rubin
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2004-03-18
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1579548679

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Midlife Crisis at 30 by Lia Macko,Kerry Rubin Pdf

A guide for professional women struggling with burnout analyzes the social and psychological factors that affect a woman's career and relationships, and offers strategies for achieving a healthy personal and professional balance.

Author : Ada Calhoun
Publisher : Grove Press
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-07
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780802147868

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Why We Can't Sleep by Ada Calhoun Pdf

The acclaimed author explores the hidden crises of Gen X women in this “engaging hybrid of first-person confession, reportage [and] pop culture analysis” (The New Republic). Ada Calhoun was married with children and a good career—and yet she was miserable. She thought she had no right to complain until she realized how many other Generation X women felt the same way. What could be behind this troubling trend? To find out, Calhoun delved into housing costs, HR trends, credit card debt averages, and divorce data. At every turn, she saw that Gen X women were facing new problems as they entered middle age—problems that were being largely overlooked. Calhoun spoke with women across America who were part of the generation raised to “have it all.” She found that most were exhausted, terrified about money, under-employed, and overwhelmed. And instead of being heard, they were being told to lean in, take “me-time,” or make a chore chart to get their lives and homes in order. In Why We Can’t Sleep, Calhoun opens up the cultural and political contexts of Gen X’s predicament. She offers practical advice on how to ourselves out of the abyss—and keep the next generation of women from falling in. The result is reassuring, empowering, and essential reading for all middle-aged women, and anyone who hopes to understand them.

Author : Jonathan Rauch
Publisher : Thomas Dunne Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781466891234

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The Happiness Curve by Jonathan Rauch Pdf

"In this warm, wise, and witty overview, Jonathan Rauch combines evidence and experience to show his fellow adults that the best is yet to come.” —Steven Pinker, bestselling author of Enlightenment Now This book will change your life by showing you how life changes. Why does happiness get harder in your 40s? Why do you feel in a slump when you’re successful? Where does this malaise come from? And, most importantly, will it ever end? Drawing on cutting-edge research, award-winning journalist Jonathan Rauch answers all these questions. He shows that from our 20s into our 40s, happiness follows a U-shaped trajectory, a “happiness curve,” declining from the optimism of youth into what’s often a long, low slump in middle age, before starting to rise again in our 50s. This isn’t a midlife crisis, though. Rauch reveals that this slump is instead a natural stage of life—and an essential one. By shifting priorities away from competition and toward compassion, it equips you with new tools for wisdom and gratitude to win the third period of life. And Rauch can testify to this personally because it was his own slump, despite acclaim as a journalist and commentator that compelled him to investigate the happiness curve. His own story and the stories of many others from all walks of life—from a steelworker and a limo driver to a telecoms executive and a philanthropist—show how the ordeal of midlife malaise reboots our values and even our brains for a rebirth of gratitude. Full of insights and data and featuring many ways to endure the slump and avoid its perils and traps, The Happiness Curve doesn’t just show you the dark forest of midlife, it helps you find a path through the trees. It also demonstrates how we can—and why we must—do more to help each other through the woods. Midlife is a journey we mustn’t walk alone.

Author : Mark Jackson
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789143959

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Broken Dreams by Mark Jackson Pdf

The midlife crisis has become a cliché in modern society. Since the mid-twentieth century, the term has been used to explain infidelity in middle-aged men, disillusionment with personal achievements, the pain and sadness associated with separation and divorce, and the fear of approaching death. This book provides a meticulously researched account of the social and cultural conditions in which middle-aged men and women began to reevaluate their hopes and dreams, reassess their relationships, and seek new forms of identity and fresh pathways to self-satisfaction. Drawing on a rich seam of literary, medical, media, and cinematic sources, as well as personal accounts, Broken Dreams explores how the crises of middle-aged men and women were shaped by increased life expectancy, changing family structures, shifting patterns of work, and the rise of individualism.

Author : Sharon Hulce
Publisher : Forbesbooks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1950863050

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A Well Done Professional Midlife Crisis by Sharon Hulce Pdf

Is the joy gone from your job? Looking back on the first half of your career, do you question whether you've achieved your lifelong dreams? Do you worry you'll have to stay in a joyless job for another decade (or two), just to take advantage of your peak earning years? WELCOME TO A PROFESSIONAL MIDLIFE CRISIS. As president and CEO of executive search firm Employment Resource Group, Sharon Hulce has guided thousands of executives and professionals in rediscovering work-life passion and purpose. She's made it her life's vocation to help people realize their own life's work. In this book, she shows you how to bleed passion and energy back into your career. If you're experiencing a professional midlife crisis, know you're not alone. A better future awaits. Want to renew your love of going to work? Your journey starts with this book.

Author : Mark Jackson
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789143966

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Broken Dreams by Mark Jackson Pdf

The midlife crisis has become a cliché in modern society. Since the mid-twentieth century, the term has been used to explain infidelity in middle-aged men, disillusionment with personal achievements, the pain and sadness associated with separation and divorce, and the fear of approaching death. This book provides a meticulously researched account of the social and cultural conditions in which middle-aged men and women began to reevaluate their hopes and dreams, reassess their relationships, and seek new forms of identity and fresh pathways to self-satisfaction. Drawing on a rich seam of literary, medical, media, and cinematic sources, as well as personal accounts, Broken Dreams explores how the crises of middle-aged men and women were shaped by increased life expectancy, changing family structures, shifting patterns of work, and the rise of individualism.

Author : Horton Knight
Publisher : Self Publisher
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9788835887843

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Midlife Crisis by Horton Knight Pdf

The following topics are included in this 2-book combo: Book 1: This book is focused on the many aspects that pertain to a midlife crisis, including the definition, the despair, the drama, and the effects of it. For example, in this guide, you will find more information about what you should do if you are in a midlife crisis to minimize negative impacts on your life. Another hot topic is what happens specifically to many women if they are in a midlife crisis. Furthermore, we’ll talk about handling a partner who is that stage of life and various tips you can use to improve your life. Book 2: Many people worry about their finances, their lost opportunities, their health, and age at a certain time in life. But many of these worries can be turned into positive changes and adaptations. In this book, golden tips will be given you to look at life in an optimistic light to beat the downsides of a midlife crisis. Factors that can contribute to your mindset are finding new opportunities, digging into philosophy, reassessing your finances, reverse aging, dealing with grief, seeing the good in this important life stage, etc. I encourage you to invest a few bucks into turning your life into something more positive. This stage in life can be a great thing for you if you let it.

Author : Albert Rogers
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-29
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1980308802

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Midlife Crisis by Albert Rogers Pdf

Figure out what to do in a midlife crisis! Are you wondering whether or not you're in a midlife crisis? And if you are, are you wondering what to do about it? Is it natural? Is it healthy? Is it permanent? Quickly take a look at this book and get the answers you deserve! You will learn: The symptoms of a midlife crisis. The reasons and psychology behind a midlife crisis. Effects on men and women. How to know what to do about it. The difference between a midlife crisis and a simple bad period in your life. Solutions for dealing with your partner or yourself when a midlife crisis occurs. And much more! Keywords: midlife crisis, midlife crisis men, midlife crisis women, midlife crises, male midlife crisis, female midlife crisis, midlife depression, menopause, menopause cure, menopause solutions, midlife crisis ideas, how to deal with midlife crisis, husband midlife crisis, wife midlife crisis, midlife crisis husbands, midlife crisis wives, midlife crisis symptoms, midlife crisis issues, midlife crisis steps, midlife crisis program, midlife crisis reasons, midlife crisis psychology, midlife crisis worries

Author : MARIE. PHILLIPS
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1788163931

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CREATE YOUR OWN MIDLIFE CRISIS. by MARIE. PHILLIPS Pdf

Author : Jim Conway,Sally Conway
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1984-07
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0842383794

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Women in Mid-life Crisis by Jim Conway,Sally Conway Pdf

This carefully researched, compassionate volume of encouragement and direction for women coping with mid-life is equally helpful for counselors and families.

Author : Sue Shellenbarger
Publisher : Holt Paperbacks
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781627798877

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The Breaking Point by Sue Shellenbarger Pdf

"[The Breaking Point] suggests that the national conversation is about to have a hot flash. The passage through middle age of so large a clump of women . . . guarantees that some rules may have to be rewritten and boundaries moved to accommodate them." -Time magazine From the cover of Time to Desperate Housewives, the phenomenon of women in midlife experiencing a period of tumultuous personal upheaval-a breaking point-has reached a peak in our culture. Today, more than 15 million baby boomer women report having a midlife crisis compared to 14 million men. In The Breaking Point, Wall Street Journal columnist Sue Shellenbarger looks beyond the numbers to discover the root of all this angst and examine the ways, both successful and not, that women are navigating this crucial transition period. Drawing on original research data and interviews with more than fifty women, The Breaking Point uses real-life stories to illustrate the different archetypes and modes the course of reinvention follows. The book also shows women how to avoid the pitfalls of a midlife meltdown-ruined relationships and jettisoned careers-and instead transform this turbulent time into a period of personal growth that will enrich the rest of their lives. Once every decade or so a book comes along that defines the collective experience of an entire generation. Provocative, insightful, and resonant, The Breaking Point is just such a book. "Every once in a while you read a book that transforms you. Like the shift of a kaleidoscope, it reconfigures your view of life's journey. This is such a book. It may stimulate you to change directions, perhaps even enable you to find life's greatest joy: fulfillment. An invigorating read." -Helen Fisher, author of Why We Love "This catchy work is tailor-made for the 36 percent of women who will eventually have what they regard as midlife crises' . . . an illuminating guide." -Publishers Weekly