Facing the Fifties
About this book
Understanding the experiences of being fiftysomething.The decade between fifty and sixty is uncharted territory, a phase of life that is largely ignored. Yet for many people it's a time of turbulent change as they face the loss of youthfulness, menopause, perhaps redundancy, retirement, a new role as children leave home, and the decline or death of their parents. Dr Peter O'Connor, who previously examined the mid-life years in Understanding the Mid-Life Crisis, now explores the meaning of the fifties transition.Peter O'Connor draws on interviews with men and women in their fifties as well as his wide experience as a psychologist to redefine this vital stage, which can be as potent as adolescence. Facing the fifties suggests a rite of passage that allows us to mourn what is lost and celebrate new possibilities as we grow older. Thoughtful, challenging, and sometimes controversial, it offers a map for the journey towards a renewed sense of self, and a valued place in society.
Reader Profile
· 228 pages · ≈ 4 h 13 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Facing the Fifties?
About ≈ 4 h 13 m — 228 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Facing the Fifties?
228 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Facing the Fifties?
It sits on the Psychology shelves.
Is Facing the Fifties in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote Facing the Fifties?
Peter A. O'Connor.