Age of Miracles: Embracing the New Midlife

by Marianne Williamson

Book Overview

As seen on OWN's Super Soul Sunday!The need for change as we get older--an emotional pressure for one phase of our lives to transition into another--is a human phenomenon, neither male nor female. There simply comes a time in our lives--not fundamentally different from the way puberty separates childhood from adulthood--when it's time for one part of ourselves to die and for something new to be born. The purpose of this book by best-selling author...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1401917208
• ISBN13: 9781401917203
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Hay House
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Im not exactly a mid lifer

ENOUGH with the silly and canned sterotypes about "over the hill" bs. Its a sad cultural myth we subscribe to. Therefore making it true for us. We need a new and enlightened paradigm to understand this shift into our mid years. Im in my mid thirties, but i find this material very uplifting, simply because in our society past the age of 16 you are never too young.......we always seem to be grasping to be a few years younger. She clearly outlines a new way of thinking. In which its indeed blessed to be older and wiser. And life indeed DOES get better...because you are far more clearer. I read this book in one setting im sure u will too

Excellent

I bought both the book and the CD series of this. I have only done that a handful of times. However, Marianne's writing is so engaging that I wanted to read it. I love listening to her while driving as well as I resonate with her voice and her way of expressing herself. For me, my life only gets better as I age. The early years were actually rougher for me than getting older. But, for those of you struggling with mid-life, this book will give you a very positive perspective on the whole thing and may be just the ticket if you're feeling down. I find it very validating of thoughts and feelings I've had - and she puts things in a way that I never would have myself that I can really relate to. Enjoy!

Marianne Williamson's Best Book Yet!

I just finished reading "The Age of Miracles". Because I have read her other books, I can say, without reservation, that Marianne Williamson's heartfelt prose is better than ever and that, in this instance, you can judge the book by its beautiful and inspirational cover! This is a deeply personal book that will resonate with baby boomers. Marianne's honesty regarding her highs and lows, her family life, her career, and, most importantly, her spiritual journey will move you in surprising ways. Her wisdom, compassion, and intellect will take you to your younger years and back, while providing you with insight, instilling you with courage, and helping you understand where you have been and where you may be going. While reading this book over the last couple of days, I grieved for lost opportunities and love, I became more grateful for the lessons that I have learned, I became energized to take better care of myself, and I felt more thankful for my partner, parents, siblings, friends, co-workers, fellow-activists, and all I have encountered who have provided me with glimpses of the face of God. As a spiritual leader and companion, Marianne's books have shown us the way to love ourselves, those who like us, and those who don't like us ("A Return to Love"), to pray in an uplifting, holistic, and global manner ("Illuminata"), to be engaged citizens ("Healing the Soul of America"), to live peaceful, purposeful, and hopeful lives ("Everyday Grace"), and to become our true selves ("The Gift of Change"). Now, rather than "retire" and simply fade away, "The Age of Miracles" shows us the way to "refire" so that we may use our talents, advantages, privileges, and experience to heal, lead, mentor, and create peace. "The Age of Miracles" is Marianne's special gift to the world. It is a must read for all baby boomers, and their families, friends and acquaintances, who will be blessed by its wisdom, compassion, and love all the rest of the days of their lives.

A Thoughtful and Memorable Perspective on Conscious Aging

***** The Age of Miracles: Embracing the New Midlife describes a refreshing way to approach midlife, not viewing midlife through glasses emphasizing decline and loss, but through a framework of endless possibility, wisdom, an embracing of and creation of new meaning, a turning towards life, a realization of the limitlessness of God, a forgiving of the past, a reimagination of relationships, and being one with the world around us. Although this book is grounded in A Course in Miracles (as are all of Marianne Williamson's books), it is spiritual rather than religious and appropriate for readers of all spiritual and religious backgrounds. The book is not about ACIM per se, but about aging; there indeed are other books that can be read to find out more about ACIM. This work consists of Marianne Williamson's thoughtful musings on how to age well from a practical and spiritual point of view. The book is peppered throughout with beautiful short prayers written by the author. The chapters cover the author's thoughts on the losses versus the gains of aging, family of origin issues, healing from childhood wounds, coping with regret, emotional baggage and more. The book describes how to fan into flames our passions, dreams, and inner fire that may seem to be ashes and cinders but is buried under "accumulated burdens and disappointments" by the time we hit midlife---and can be revived. How do we re-enchant ourselves with a new vision at this time of our lives? Here is a quote that sums up the theme of this book: "Midlife today is a second puberty of sorts. The experience, including its length, is being redefined. It is a period distinctly unlike youth, yet distinctly unlike old age. It doesn't feel like a cruise to the end of our lives so much as a cruise, at last, to the meaning of our lives." If reading the above excites you and sounds intriguing, you'll love the book as I did. Highly recommended. *****

Magnificent Inspiration from Marianne

Can I give this book more than 5 stars? Well I DO! Marianne's extraordinary understanding of spiritual topics is over the top in her new book, The Age of Miracles:Embracing the New Midlife. She changes our perceptions about midlife. I am so grateful because every day I look at my life in a totally thankful way. I never thought that I could get to the place where I felt that MY age is the best. I am so looking forward to the years ahead. Marianne is such a blessing to all ages. I had tears streaming down my face throughout the whole introduction to the book. The joy that I feel in my heart from Marianne's inspiration is so big that my heart hurts. I will be Loving this book throughout my life. Bravo Marianne! Love and Blessings, Mary Albertson