Mid-life career change - books to change your life

Mid-life Career and Lifestyle Changes
 

Over the past few years as baby boomers near what used to be called retirement, there has been a lot of soul-searching on where to from here.  Many women dissatisfied  with the status quo and armed with the knowledge that they are likely to live at least until 90, have either read or written books on what to do with the last and very likely most productive third of their lives.

Wisanow website came into existence for just that reason as Geraldine and I moved closer to living what worked for us that was in line with our particular values.  Our favorite book continues to be 'Inventing the Rest of Our Lives', by Suzanne Braun Levine, who poses the questions - what matters, what works and what's next. And, it was interesting to read recommendations from other people as to which books could work in a recent article in the NZ Herald quoted below.

Books to change your life

By Margie Elley-Brown  NZ Herald  5:30 AM Wednesday Jan 19, 2011
* Margie Elley-Brown is an Auckland career consultant and writer margieeb@gmail.com.

In this article published in the NZ Herald on Jan 19, 2011, Margie Elley-Brown talks to  inspiring people who are experienced and understanding as to the correct path a person should follow when looking for career guidance.  She says in this article which lists the recommended books below chosen by these people:

'Boxall, Furbish and four other Aucklanders involved with careers or publishing provide their picks of a good book for those contemplating a career change or who just want some personal career wisdom, guidance or inspiration during the summer break.
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Professor Peter Boxall, University of Auckland Business School

The Seasons of a Woman's Life by Daniel Levinson and Judy Levinson


For a review of this book and where to buy click here: The Seasons of a Woman's Life

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Kaye Avery, career and transition consultant

Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work as a Pilgrimage of Identity by David Whyte


For a review of this book and where to buy click here:Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work and the Shaping of Identity

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Dr Dale Furbish, programme leader career development, AUT University

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell


For a review and where to buy this book, click here:Outliers: The Story of Success

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Jenny Hellen, deputy publishing editor, Random House

Rebel With a Cause by Ray Avery, Random House


For a review of this book and where to buy, click here:Rebel With A Cause

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Carole Beu, The Women's Bookshop, Ponsonby

Her Life's Work: Conversations with Five New Zealand Women by Deborah Shepard