“Wisdom, wisdom, wisdom. That's all I kept thinking when I read an insight, a suggestion or a perspective by Judy, Carol, Lyn, and Mary. This is a needed field guide for those believing their best years are still ahead.”
—Beth Guckenberger, Co-Executive Director, Back2Back Ministries; author; global speaker
“The authors feel like our close friends as they share their hearts on the challenges and discoveries of our latter years. They ask—and answer—the questions bubbling up in our souls and nudge us forward to understand the good and not-so-good aspects of the seasons ahead.”
—Elisa Morgan, speaker; author; regular contributor to Our Daily Bread Ministries; co-host, Discover the Word and God Hears Her; president emerita, The MomCo by MOPS International
“Beyond is a thought-provoking resource for wise women in transition with practical advice and memorable metaphors. May we all consistently strive to fill our life jars properly—with rocks, then pebbles, then sand—and seek such great counsel throughout our life journeys.”
—Kim Laughton, former SEO of Charles Schwab and Co. Inc.; president of Schwab Charitable
“A great book filled with questions and advice to read, process, and plan around. Ultimately this gives you a significant road map of topics to consider in your life. I loved the format with each author giving their personal perspective on a topic. Written by women at a seasoned stage in their lives with comments coming directly from their hearts and life experiences.”
—Melissa Foles, mother of MVP Nick Foles of Super Bowl 2017; Co-Founder of Eddie V’s Restaurants; Encore for Empty Nesters
"I love this new resource for all of us over 50 who are still hungry to grow, to learn, to be Jesus-shaped. The women who speak here are beautifully wise. The format is efficient, lending itself to quick bursts of guidance just as we need it. Congratulations on creating a book that is sure to bring clarity and inspiration to the later chapters of our lives."
—Leslie Leyland Fields, author/editor of 14 books including Nearing a Far God: Praying the Psalms with Our Whole Selves and The Wonder Years: 40 women Over 40
“Wouldn't it be wonderful to sit down with some wise female friends and have some real talk about the issues you're facing in the second half of your life? Beyond is a print version of those conversations. The Q & A format of the book welcomes readers into honest and lively discussion about life's second act that is both practical and grounded in faith.”
—Michelle Van Loon, author of Becoming Sage: Finding Meaning, Purpose; Spirituality in Midlife, Translating Your Past; and Moments and Days
“This is one of the most practical, honest books I have read. It answers hard questions on dealing with conflict in different types of relationships and situations; a virtual “encyclopedia” of dealing with the changes in life (including sex and body image); and daring the reader to dream at every age.
—Diane Strack, author of New Start for Single Moms; founder of She Loves Out Loud; co-founder of Student Leadership University
“I am thrilled to endorse Beyond! The authors honestly share their life experience with readers by responding to questions and wisely offering suggestions for everything from creating a vision for life to handling complex issues. For those of us upwards of age 50, these years can be the most insightful, productive, enlightened, growth-inducing and educational of our lives. The authors of Beyond want us to live them to the fullest!”
– Judy Allen, writer for Reimagining Retirement, Fathom Magazine, and The Sage Forum; Connecting Dots to God blogger
“This lovely book reads like a conversation between authentic friends. Beyond: Create a Life You Love After 50, 60, 70 and More dives deep into the real issues women face as they age. The experiences, questions, responses, and resources shared by the authors will help you understand there is much to look forward to as you age. “
—Pamela Henkelman, Empty Nest Coach; host of the Midlife Momma Podcast
“A book written by several friends as they answer questions that both women and men over 50 have about life! And it comes with a bonus of the focus on one’s relationship with our Creator. How great to have this all together in one place. Well worth keeping handy on one’s shelf for reference and periodic review.”
—Janet Beal, affiliate faculty of Kairos University; Latin America Human Resources Team at Cru Global; author; international Spanish teacher