Life Reimagined

The Science, Art, and Opportunity of Midlife

De: Barbara Bradley Hagerty

Narrado por: Barbara Bradley Hagerty

A dynamic and inspiring exploration of the new science that is redrawing the future for people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s for the better - and for good.

There's no such thing as an inevitable midlife crisis, Barbara Bradley Hagerty writes in this provocative, hopeful book. It's a myth, an illusion. New scientific research explodes the fable that midlife is a time when things start to go downhill for everybody. In fact, midlife can be a great new adventure, when you can embrace fresh possibilities, purposes, and pleasures.

In Life Reimagined, Hagerty explains that midlife is about renewal: It's the time to renegotiate your purpose, refocus your relationships, and transform the way you think about the world and yourself. Drawing from emerging information in neurology, psychology, biology, genetics, and sociology - as well as her own story of midlife transformation - Hagerty redraws the map for people in midlife and plots a new course forward in understanding our health, our relationships, even our futures.

©2016 Barbara Bradley Hagerty (P)2016 Penguin Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Life Reimagined paints a portrait of middle age that is far from grim and decelerating. Midlife begins to seem like the second big phase of decision-making. Your identity has been formed; you know who you are; you’ve built up your resources; and now you have the chance to take the big risks precisely because your foundation is already secure.” (David Brooks, The New York Times)

“Life Reimagined gave me hope that midlife, even with its struggles, can be a time of growth and deeper joy in relationships old and new.” (BookPage)

“Bradley uses the perfect mixture of anecdote and facts and knows how to tell a story. Inspiring and reassuring, this book is guaranteed to shake up anyone who is coasting through middle age, reminding them that it’s up to them to find their essence and shape their last years with purpose.” (Booklist)

The journey is mins

Brought so much clarity to my journey to happiness. It’s affirming to hear that we all have similar thoughts about our next chapter. This book gives great stories to inspire and show that we are the chief pilot of our lives. Truly enjoy this.

Educational and comforting

Barbara does a good job of engaging you from the beginning with compelling anecdotes and research about those going through mid to later years. I found the book inspiring, insightful, and entertaining throughout. If you are looking for novel ways to assess your own situation and context around midlife, and journeys through mid and late life, this is a good read. Of course her performance as a narrator is rock solid due to her years as an NPR correspondent. Barbara, thank you for writing this book

Welcome, you’re not alone.

Captivating, reassuring, graciously wry, genuine. A nice read and pleasing to listen to. A few storylines were reaching, yet comprehensively well assembled and presented. A welcoming smile and gentle embrace for embarking on an unfamiliar and reluctant journey many are called upon to take.

Listened Twice

Ms. Hagerty's book is a study in science and art and get to it-ness. Best phrase of the book is "auto-pilot equals death" and I see evidence of it in my fellow middle aged travelers- myself included. Grateful for her sharing the research and personal stories that make this book a must listen.

Excellent book

Highly recommend this book, and Barbara does such a wonderful job narrating. You feel like she is a dear friend by the end of the book.

Just what I needed, maybe you need it too...

An antidote for anxious and regretful thoughts of midlife. The most encouraging and motivating thing I have absorbed in a while!

loved it!

Excellent read, great research, and motivating. Highly recommend. I will be reading this again, it was that good.

Fabulous roadmap/consolation/inspiration

I am 52 years old, stating down the barrel of the middle distance (as Michael Stipe lyricised the onset of the middle years) and in the midst of deep career, social and financial transition. I find Barbara Bradley Haggerty's reflection in this time of life to be both consolatory and inspiring. Grounded in extensive research, and brought to life by real world "case studies", it provides a road map to overcome the obstacles and embrace the scenic vistas of the final forty percent (plus or minus) of the journey. I have passed it along to lifelong friends with whom I hope to grow old, and I plan on revisiting it myself annually to ensue I don't stray from the path of happiness and fulfillment the lays out for us. Thank you, Barbara!

I LOVED this Book

This book addresses a niche I have been hungry for but have found nowhere else. The minute former NPR reporter, Barbara Bradley Hagerty (with her familiar and reassuring voice), begins narrating her important investigation into what constitutes A Life of Meaning - you know you're in good hands. This book is essential for anyone in midlife who is taking stock of where they are and what's possible in terms of career, family, and following your passion. (...Even if - and especially if - you think you've already missed the boat.) She navigates along with you in a way that creates camaraderie and supports your path - even if you're not sure where you're going. She doesn't know either, but she gets there. And so will you.

how to guide for people 50 +

Great survey about what you need to get moving on in your 50's, to ensure you enjoy the next 25+ years. Terrific anecdotes. The "simple rules" at the end of the book are priceless.