Midlife Battle Cry
eBook - ePub

Midlife Battle Cry

Redefining the Mighty Second Half

  1. 224 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Midlife Battle Cry

Redefining the Mighty Second Half

About this book

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.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction: Read This First
  6. 1. Did the Fat Lady Sing?: It’s Not Over; It’s the Second, Most Exciting Half of the Game
  7. 2. The Shift: Accept Your Personal Fight with Aging
  8. 3. Hello You: Define the New You and Find Your Passion
  9. 4. The “I Love Me” Challenge: Twenty-One Days Back to Loving You
  10. 5. The Black Hole of 45+: You’re the Best Demographic of Them All
  11. 6. No One Puts Baby in a Corner: Create a Confident Self-Image
  12. 7. Hello, Young Grasshopper: Revel in the, Uh, “Metamorphosis” of the Female Form
  13. 8. Hail to the No: Learn to Say No and Define What YOU Want
  14. 9. Rescue Yourself: Be the Hero of Your Own Story
  15. 10. Girl, Let It All Out: A Little Vulnerability Can Change Your Life
  16. 11. Get a Girl Gang: Community and Raising Each Other Up
  17. 12. Wow! You’re Still Here: Redefine Relationships in the Second Half
  18. 13. Don’t You Dare Call Me Grandma: Redefine What It Looks Like to Be a Grandma in Today’s World
  19. 14. A Big Juicy Sandwich: Find the Joy in Caring for Children and Parents
  20. 15. All About the Benjamins: Never Give Up Your Financial Power
  21. 16. Hello, God, Remember Me?: The Quiet Seasons of Change Are Seasons of the Most Significant Growth
  22. 17. Drop the Box: Forgiveness and Releasing Bitterness
  23. 18. The Ripple Effect (Not the Ones on Your Thighs): Model Midlife for Others and Define Your Legacy
  24. Epilogue: Our Battle Cry
  25. Acknowledgments
  26. About the Author
  27. Notes