Beyond The Mommy Years

Hardback

Empty Nest, Full Life

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.