Beyond The Mommy Years: Empty Nest, Full Life

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Thirty million mothers between 40 and 60 years old are about to face childless households for the first time in decades. For some women it is a lonely and confusing time; but for the vast majority, it's a journey of joy and discovery.

Through intensive and wide-ranging original research, Carin Rubinstein reveals how and why some mothers thrive and others do not. She breaks the post-motherhood launch down into three stages - grief, relief and joy. If a woman makes it through to the final stage, friendships blossom, work thrives and she develops a renewed sense of confidence and well-being. While in many instances, increased time together hastens the end of a struggling marriage, most women discover their relationships improve when children leave.

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'Carin Rubenstein nails i: the 'empty nest' is, for most women a myth. Any woman worried about her post-car pool life should read this book.' Sally Koslow

Author Bio

Carlin Rubinstein Ph.D is the author of The Sacrificial Mother and has written for the New York Times and other publications. She lives in Sleepy Hollow, New York with her husband and two daughters.