Women Rowing North

De: Mary Pipher

Narrado por: Suzanne Toren

From the New York Times best-selling author of Reviving Ophelia, a guide to wisdom, authenticity and bliss for women as they age.

Women growing older contend with ageism, misogyny and loss. Yet as Mary Pipher shows, most older women are deeply happy and filled with gratitude for the gifts of life. Their struggles help them grow into the authentic, empathetic and wise people they have always wanted to be.

In Women Rowing North, Pipher offers a timely examination of the cultural and developmental issues women face as they age. Drawing on her own experience as daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, caregiver, clinical psychologist and cultural anthropologist, she explores ways women can cultivate resilient responses to the challenges they face.

'If we can keep our wits about us, think clearly, and manage our emotions skillfully,' Pipher writes, 'we will experience a joyous time of our lives. If we have planned carefully and packed properly, if we have good maps and guides, the journey can be transcendent.'

©2019 Mary Pipher (P)2019 Audible, Ltd

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"Narrator Suzanne Toren's mature pitch and thoughtful phrasing are perfect for this memoir-like review of the various ways women transition into their later years. Her sensitive interpretation of this nuanced writing will make many listeners feel like they are being invited into the author's life as they hear her intelligent observations and advice.... Toren's touching performance is especially effective in capturing Mary Pipher's melancholy optimism, especially when reading candid stories from the author's own experiences." (AudioFile Magazine)

KC

A must read for women of ALL ages as we all struggles and transitions to navigate and incorporate into our own personal narrative.

Uplifting and inspiring

Pipher captures the joys and pains of women’s lives in their last 20 years (or so). I’m age 63. She helped me accept and appreciate my current stage of life by describing the trends in my thinking and ideals that I thought were a unique part of me and my life. But by realizing they are characteristic of women rowing north, I found solace. Her writing is beautiful and voice is soothing. I enjoyed listening in bed at night. Listening to this book made me feel happy.

For all aging women:you’re not alone!

Navigating our elder years is hard, but Pipher puts us in touch with many who are on the journey with us, including herself. She only tells stories, no advice or platitudes. Stories that made me feel connected to the larger tribe of old women. She does not shy away from or gloss over the hard stuff. Neither does she forget the bliss, wonder and gratitude that can come with having survived many years.

Must read..

Loved it, loved the stories and the voice of the narrator. Very relevant for a 60 yr old.

Lack non-traditional family’s experiences

I enjoyed the book even though it’s more for women in the last stage of life. Comes across as traditional white educated female experiences rather than the multicultural diverse female experiences of current times. I couldn’t relate to many of the concepts addressed in the book. The author mother was a doctor. I grew up in poverty with an uneducated set of parents. Overall ok, but needs a more ample view of the female experience since it has evolved significantly in last decades.

Totally enjoyed

I think this would be helpful for my husband as well. I will listen to it again.

Hopeful and Warm

Lots of common sense ideas, but interesting to be reminded of what we need to be healthy

For Every Woman

This book speaks to the joy of life and the joy of aging and the bliss that comes with both. It reinforces my belief in the importance of female friendship makes me look forward to the next 3rd of my life I highly recommend it

Love this book

It is full of good thoughts about growing older, wiser and happier. Enjoyed this book!

Make the best of what time you have left.

Not only make the best of what time you have left, but be grateful. Your attitude plays a very important part as to how you relate to people and yourself. This book has a lot of insight and things to reflect on.