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"Oh Crap - I'm 50! A Journey from Fearful to Fabulous (Sometimes)"
A tongue-in-cheek look at the trials and joys of turning 50.
Feeling overwhelmed, ill and depressed at 49, I poured out my heart in a blog called project50. Gradually, other women responded and those connections helped me too write my way out of a very dark place.
Writing this blog, quite simply, changed my life.
"The Midlife Roadmap: A Woman's Guide through the (Sometimes) Messy Middle Years"
The 5 stages of the modern midlife journey identified and explained, this is the culmination of 10 years working with and listening to hundreds of women!
Everything I know about navigating the often confusing period through peri-menopause and about rediscovering yourself when it feels like "you" has been lost forever!
"Face it, Own it! The Bare-Faced Truth about Midlife Women"
Featured on the BBC News, and in magazines as far afield as Germany and Italy, 52 women braved the camera and more than 100 women sent no make-up selfies to be included in this book.
The result is a collection of beautiful, black and white portraits accompanied by the women's own words about how they feel about their lives - and themselves - today.
The Three Brother Bears and the Deep, Dark Woods
When the Three Brother Bears set off for an adventure in the woods, Captain thinks they will follow his map. But Blue has other ideas and Thunder struggles to keep up…
The Three Brother Bears and the Snow Bear
It’s been snowing in the night and each of the Three Brother Bears is determined to make the best snow bear. They soon discover that, sometimes, three little heads are much better than one…
"Face it, Own it! The Bare-Faced Truth about Midlife Women"
Beautiful, black and white portraits accompanied by the women's own words about how they feel about their lives - and themselves - today. PDF Download
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About to be 51 (in 19 days!) I thought this would be a good read - I wasn't wrong! Read on a 3 hour flight. It has something for all us ladies of a certain age (stupid phrase!) I laughed I cried I nodded I admired but most of all I thought. Thought about what am I going to do about it - it being my life. Not sure what the answer is but I will do something. I highly recommend this book to those approaching 50 or those already there. I also think it should be read by the husbands/ boyfriends/ partners of those women. Thanks for being so honest and sharing Jo
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I loved this book, it's funny, brilliantly written and so relatable! A must read for anyone approaching or passing 50 ... it will lift your spirits by looking at the funny side to our changing lives, hormones and bodies and make you realise that there is a lot of positive stuff you can do with all your wisdom and knowledge that comes with age.
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As soon as I saw the title of this book I knew that I was going to enjoy it and I wasn't wrong! It's not often that you come across a book which is a) written from the heart and b) makes you laugh out loud, nod your head in agreement and bring a tear to your eye. For anyone either side of the big 5-0, this is a great read to either devour all in one sitting or to dip into when you want to take a few minutes for yourself. Highly recommend this book.
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I love reading books with my three year old granddaughter & I know how much she loves her teddies so this book was perfect to read.
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I love these stories as does my 6 yr old. It's gorgeous work and can see it being very loved by both children and parents - so lovely to get back to nature - and stunning photography!
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A lovely adventure that young children can relate to! I shared this book with my nephew who's two and a half...The photos are a lovely touch and the text rhymes which is also good for young readers.
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