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A Glorious Freedom: Older Women Leading Extraordinary Lives
By Lisa Congdon
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The glory of growing older is the freedom to be more truly ourselves—with age we gain the liberty to pursue bold new endeavors and worry less about what other people think. In this richly illustrated volume, bestselling author and artist Lisa Congdon explores the power of women over the age of forty who are thriving and living life on their own terms. Profiles, interviews, and essays from women—including Vera Wang, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Julia Child, Cheryl Strayed, and many more—who've found creative fulfillment and accomplished great things in the second half of their lives are lavishly illustrated and hand-lettered in Congdon's signature style. The perfect gift for women of all ages, A Glorious Freedom celebrates extraordinary lives and redefines what it means to gain wisdom and maturity.
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Lisa Congdon is an artist, educator, and author who lives in Portland, Oregon.
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Reviews for A Glorious Freedom
Rating: 3.6 out of 5 stars
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Short biographies and inspiration writing from women who found their "calling" after the age of 40.
Very short, lots of interesting graphics. This is a great read for anyone who needs a quick pick-me-up. - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5My copy was subtitled: Older Women Living Extraordinary LivesI found it discouraging that a lot of the women profiled were younger - some MUCH younger - than I am. I needed this book to inspire me to make great changes now that retirement looms, but that just didn't happen.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A Glorious Freedom by Lisa Congdon features essays and interviews with 21 extraordinary women over the age of 40. Additionally, there are 17 profiles of women who paved the way and continue to be role models for how women are living today. Even the introduction by the author is inspiring. It's about women who are "embracing the positive aspects of getting older: the wisdom, emotional resilience, work ethic and play ethic, insight, and sense of humor that come with age". These women are taking up new careers such as artist and writer, and trying new sports such as surfing. Quotes and one-bite nuggets of trivia are scattered throughout the book. Beautifully quirky illustrations and colorful fonts make this book a fantastic gift for all the women you know!