Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old

Thoughts on Aging as a Woman

By: Brooke Shields, Rachel Bertsche - contributor

Narrated by: Brooke Shields

"Narrating her own work, Shields maintains a balance between lightheartedness and sincerity, injecting moments of humor even as she contends that aging can be beautiful and freeing.”—Library Journal

"The overarching themes of empowerment and comfort in one's own skin even if it is no longer wrinkle free are a perfect listen for those who enjoy celebrity-narrated memoirs.”—AudioFile

From the face of a generation comes a voice of experience, honesty and truth. Brooke Shields narrates a powerful account of her aging experience. A master storyteller, Brooke delivers a remarkable narration with humor and grace. Be prepared to listen, laugh and learn as she flips the script on the idea of what it means for a woman to grow older.

Brooke Shields has spent a lifetime in the public eye. Growing up as a child actor and model, her every feature was scrutinized, her every decision judged. Today Brooke faces a different kind of scrutiny: that of being a “woman of a certain age.”

And yet, for Brooke, the passage of time has brought freedom. At fifty-nine, she feels more comfortable in her skin, more empowered and confident than she did decades ago in those famous Calvin Kleins. Now, in Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old, she’s changing the narrative about women and aging.

This is an era, insists Brooke, when women are reclaiming agency and power, not receding into the shadows. These are the years when we get to decide how we want to live—when we get to write our own stories.

With remarkable candor, Brooke bares all, painting a vibrant and optimistic picture of being a woman in the prime of her life, while dismantling the myths that have, for too long, dimmed that perception. Sharing her own life experiences with humor and humility, and weaving together research and reporting, Brooke takes aim at the systemic factors that contribute to age-related bias.

By turns inspiring, moving, and galvanizing, Brooke’s honesty and vulnerability will resonate with women everywhere, and spark a new conversation about the power and promise of midlife.

A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.

©2025 Brooke Shields (P)2025 Macmillan Audio

As a woman of a certain age.

As a woman of a certain age I can only say, Thank you! Thank you for saying all of the things we all want to say. You go girl!

Loved it!

Thank you Brooke for your vulnerability and sharing so we can grow into this season of life as women together! I felt supported and loved and known as a 52 yr old woman & it feels good to know we are only at a halfway point and super valuable .

Brooke makes me feel better about getting older!

I loved this book! I love that Brooke Shields read her own thoughts and words. I found myself nodding and agreeing with her more often than not. Brooke, just thank you for making women of a certain age feel seen.

Relatable and worthwhile listen. I’ve always loved her…now even more.

I thought it was all amazing. As a 57 year old who grew up with her…found everything she talked about soothing and inspiring.

Thank you Brooke Shields!!

Thank you for having the courage to speak out on behalf of us women of a "certain" and BEAUTIFUL age!!! There are few if any guidelines or insights offered to exemplify us...and your words, experiences, insights and courage give me hope that we shall be seen as the amazing, brave, successful, happily thriving women of strength, wisdom and beauty that we are!!! Rocking on Sister!!!

Everything

I enjoyed listening to this book! Brooke mentioned her mom was a Narcissist, I kind of laughed at myself because my mother is as well! I also loved how real and open Brooke is in the book!

Was written for me!!

Amazing. Empathic. Interesting. Well researched. Cited sources. It really spoke to me as someone who is going through aging and figuring out how to deal.

Surprised by how it touched me

I’ve always enjoyed Brooke Shields, so anticipated enjoying the book. I didn’t anticipate that it would strike a chord that helps validate how I feel about my place in life currently. This is a book I think I’ll be pulling out a few times to remind me that we woman of a certain age have a lot to offer.

I’m 51 and facing very similar challenges. New career, new life…thanks for the inspiration.

My title is my review. I just wish everyone had the same choices, because a lot of people don’t have choices due to health and finances.

Real and Genuine

I loved hearing Brooke’s story into confidence. She changed how I see aging. Props and respect. Thank you!