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New Passages: Mapping Your Life Across Time
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The #1 New York Times Bestsellermillions Of Readers Literally Defined Their Lives Through Gail Sheehy'S Landmark Bestseller Passages. Seven Years Ago She Set Out To Write A Sequel, But Instead She Discovered A Historic Revolution In The Adult Life Cycle. . .People Are Taking Longer To Grow Up And Much Longer To Die. A Fiftyyearold Womanwho Remains Free Of Cancer And Heart Disease Can Expect To See Her Ninetysecond Birthday. Men, Too, Can Expect A Dramatically Lengthened Life Span. The Old Demarcations And Descriptions Of Adulthoodbeginning At Twentyone And Ending At Sixtyfiveare Hopelessly Out Of Date. In New Passages, Gail Sheehy Discovers And Maps Out A Completely New Frontiera Second Adulthood In Middle Life.Stop And Recalculate, Sheehy Writes. Imagine The Day You Turn Fortyfive As The Infancy Of Another Life. Instead Of Declining, Men And Women Who Embrace A Second Adulthood Are Progressing Through Entirely New Passages Into Lives Of Deeper Meaning, Renewed Playfulness, And Creativitybeyond Both Male And Female Menopause. Through Hundreds Of Personal And Group Interviews, National Surveys Of Professionals And Workingclass People, And Fresh Findings Extracted From Fifty Years Of U.S. Census Reports, Sheehy Vividly Dramatizes These Newly Developing Stages. Combining The Scholar'S Ability To Synthesize Data With The Novelist'S Gift For Storytelling, She Allows Us To Make Sense Of Our Own Lives By Understanding Others Like Us.New Passages Tells Us We Have The Ability To Customize Our Own Life Cycle. This Groundbreaking Work Is Certain To Awaken And Permanently Alter The Way We Think About Ourselves.Sheehy Clearly States Ideas About Life That Have Never Before Been As Clearly Stated.Los Angeles Times Book ReviewAn Optimistic Analysis Of Adult Development In Pessimistic Times. . . It Is Grounded In The Economic And Psychological Realities That Make Adult Life So Complex Today.The New York Times Book Review
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'New Passages: Mapping Your Life Across Time'? A: The main theme of 'New Passages' is the exploration of the adult life cycle and the concept of a 'Second Adulthood' in middle age. Gail Sheehy discusses how societal expectations of adulthood are outdated and offers insights into navigating new stages of life.
- Q: Who is the author of 'New Passages'? A: The author of 'New Passages' is Gail Sheehy, who is known for her influential work on adult development and life transitions.
- Q: How many pages does 'New Passages' have? A: 'New Passages' contains 528 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes and insights.
- Q: When was 'New Passages' published? A: 'New Passages' was published on May 28, 1996, and is considered a significant follow-up to Sheehy's earlier work, 'Passages'.
- Q: What type of bookbinding does 'New Passages' have? A: 'New Passages' is available in paperback binding, making it a flexible and reader-friendly option.
- Q: Is 'New Passages' suitable for readers interested in personal development? A: Yes, 'New Passages' is suitable for readers interested in personal development, as it offers valuable insights into adult life stages and encourages self-reflection and growth.
- Q: Does 'New Passages' include real-life examples or interviews? A: Yes, 'New Passages' includes hundreds of personal and group interviews, as well as national surveys, which provide real-life examples and enrich the narrative.
- Q: What is the target audience for 'New Passages'? A: The target audience for 'New Passages' includes adults in midlife and beyond, as well as anyone interested in understanding the evolving nature of adulthood.
- Q: Does 'New Passages' offer practical advice for life transitions? A: Yes, 'New Passages' offers practical advice and strategies for navigating life transitions, encouraging readers to customize their own life cycles.
- Q: What reviews has 'New Passages' received from major publications? A: 'New Passages' has received positive reviews, including comments from the Los Angeles Times Book Review and The New York Times Book Review, highlighting its clear insights and optimistic analysis of adult development.