{"product_id":"being-40-the-decade-of-letting-go-and-embracing-who-we-are-9780593831199","title":"Being 40: The Decade of Letting Go--And Embracing Who We Are","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn empathetic, practical, and deeply relatable exploration of midlife today--and a field guide to do it your way.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAN OPEN FIELD BOOK FROM MARIA SHRIVER\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYour forties can feel like navigating a relentless wave of pressure. Questions such as \"Am I where I 'should' be?\", \"Should I be married?\", \"Have kids?\", \"Switch careers?\" often dominate our thoughts. For too long, society has marked this decade as one of decline and predictability. Today, though, it's anything but. Shaped by thrilling possibilities, your forties can be a time of profound self-discovery. You know yourself better than ever, and are finally ready to let go of the \"shoulds.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBeing 40\u003c\/i\u003e, journalist Stacey Lindsay crafts a new narrative that captures the diverse experiences of women entering midlife today, shattering the limiting stories. Through insights from experts such as Dené Logan, Vanessa Cornell, and Tara Mohr; candid interviews with real women; and her own journey, Lindsay provides a modern, bold exploration of marriage and relationships, living with and without kids, beauty standards, career transitions, and health shifts. Each chapter includes questions and prompts to help you uncover what you truly desire in this phase of life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeing 40\u003c\/i\u003e is a brave and inclusive reframing of what it means to be a woman today, and a compass for anyone ready to trust their intuition, embrace change, and step fully into who they are.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stacey Lindsay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Open Field\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.20w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593831199\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2026 pg. 68\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStacey Lindsay is a multimedia journalist, editor, and writer specializing in women's issues and culture. Recognized for her empathetic approach, Lindsay has interviewed hundreds of public figures and civilians for national outlets, from \u003ci\u003eMaria Shriver's Sunday Paper\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003egoop\u003c\/i\u003e. Previously, she was a CBS affiliate news anchor and reporter. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their rescue pup, Andi MacHowl.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Stacey Lindsay \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48229125357725,"sku":"9780593831199","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_666f8212-0506-43d9-89a6-4c03d29c2dbd.jpg?v=1778575857","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/being-40-the-decade-of-letting-go-and-embracing-who-we-are-9780593831199","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}