Ten Books Every Woman in Midlife Should Read Now

If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and wondering what to read next… start here.

In this video, Holly shares 10 books that stayed with her.
Books that felt honest. Books that made her laugh.
Books that helped her feel more like herself again.

These aren’t just recommendations—they’re reflections.
Some offer perspective. Some offer language. Some just make you feel seen.

Whether you’re in a season of rethinking, healing, softening, or starting over—there’s something on this list for you.

📚 Watch now and find your next meaningful read.

👇 What book has stayed with you lately? Drop it in the comments—we’d love to hear.

00:00 Introduction
00:23 Navigating the Messy Middle by Ann Douglas
01:55 Show, Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld
03:23 Validation by Carolyn Fleck, PhD
04:36 The Grieving Body by Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor
05:52 How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley
06:57 Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means
08:15 Gentle by Courtney Carver
09:32 Sandwich by Catherine Newman
10:50 Everything I Wish I Could Tell You by Mikala Albertson
11:47 Whole Brain Living by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
13:16 An Invitation

#JillBolteTaylor #MikalaAlbertson #CatherineNewman #CourtneyCarver #CaseyMeans #ClarePooley #MaryFrancesOConnor #CarolineFleck #CurtisSittenfeld #AnnDouglas
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