Review by The Book Commentary

“50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life by Maria Leonard Olsen is a life-changing memoir for anyone who feels stuck and utterly dependent. From the very first pages, the author cautions: ''I have some trepidation over revealing so much of my own dirty laundry, but part of my quest is to be open, to have no secrets, and to live in the light.'' What follows is an incredible catharsis, a journey towards ultimate change, inner freedom, and growth. She has focused on her family and twenty-five-year old marriage that she has sacrificed everything, including putting her career into jeopardy for what didn't really make her grow. She and her husband have grown apart, she has been depressed, and stuck. Acutely aware that her life was spiraling out of control as she neared 50, Olsen made decisions that helped her recalibrate her life and aligned her priorities. This book tells the story of how she set out to rewrite the next chapter of her life.

Olsen's memoir is a must-read for most adults — both men and women. In telling her story, the author lifts the veil to reveal the baggage she has carried along and that has left a negative impact on her life. As she says, ''It took me a long time to accept myself as perfectly imperfect.'' This statement was a revelation for me as I suddenly realized that most of us struggle to be perfect and we do so for the wrong reasons and the wrong people. Olsen shows readers how to take control of their lives and live it on their own terms. This is the story of someone who became addicted to alcohol to the point that she drunkenly lit her hair on fire once at a football game and by mistake and has woken up in strange places. She examines the power of meaningful relationships in this memoir, explores the wonderful experience of broadening horizons — learning and doing new things — and the insights about connecting most intimately with our deepest passions and spiritual selves. 50 After 50 is one of the most resonant memoirs you'll read this year, a book that entertains while offering timeless lessons on personal transformation, finding purpose, and living meaningfully. Buy two copies of this book — one for you and one as a gift for someone.”

Reviewed By: Romuald Dzemo

Reviewed Date: June 20, 2023

Category: Self- Help

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