{"product_id":"the-astonishing-lives-of-older-women-how-to-create-pleasure-over-peril-in-peak-longevity-9781770418004","title":"The Astonishing Lives of Older Women: How to Create Pleasure Over Peril in Peak Longevity","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Astonishing Lives of Older Women\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e offers both cautionary tales from courageous women and practical financial insights, empowering women to navigate the challenges of career decisions, family responsibilities, and long-term financial planning with greater awareness and confidence.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA powerful exploration of the financial realities women face as they age -- and the resilience, reinvention, and relationships that sustain them.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWomen are living longer than ever, but for many, those extra years come with financial uncertainty. This book tells the stories of women who, after raising children, managing households, and working in fulfilling careers, find themselves now alone and surviving on the edge. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA national housing crisis hits harder when the gender pension gap leaves women with significantly less retirement income than men, but this crisis isn't inevitable. A CEO, a legal scholar, and a feminist economist offer essential advice on careers, pensions, and relationships, while the voice of a young writer from \u003ci\u003eLainey Gossip\u003c\/i\u003e reveals why financial independence is non-negotiable. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book looks at how women can embrace this new longevity with strength and purpose. A wake-up call for women of all ages, it is an inspiring testament to the lasting social and economic contributions of women. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe astonishing lives of older women are not defined by money or men. They are defined by resilience, purpose, desire, and the unbreakable bonds of female friendship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Moira Welsh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ECW Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.51h x 5.44w x 0.72d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781770418004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/13\/2026 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoira Welsh\u003c\/b\u003e is a political reporter at the \u003ci\u003eToronto Star's\u003c\/i\u003e Queen's Park bureau and a former investigative reporter who, for decades, has written about the joys and vicissitudes of a long life. Welsh lives in Toronto and is the mother of two wonderful young men.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Moira Welsh \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47876599808157,"sku":"9781770418004","price":37.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_5f31d8b9-dbef-42a6-af0b-374c1865a4ad.jpg?v=1777382985","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-astonishing-lives-of-older-women-how-to-create-pleasure-over-peril-in-peak-longevity-9781770418004","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}