Why We Can't Sleep Women's New Midlife Crisis
Ratings5
Average rating4.2
Kinda terrifying to think of what I might have to look forward to. I do regret Calhoun's choice not to include any race based issues that might have come up. She notes that she spoke to diverse women but without noting them in the text the speakers appear as white as the pages.
There are some quite passionate reviews here. Although I understand the criticisms, for what it is, I found this book to be reassuring and interesting. I think she does highlight some really important historical, economic, educational, and cultural trends that have affected this generation of women. Yes, she does seem to be focusing on middle class or upper middle class, maybe white, women, but still, many of her observations were accurate and helpful to see all together. I'm glad I read/skimmed it.
I'm glad I read this. This is something women just don't like to talk about (at least not without a few drinks in them first) and it was refreshing to hear some personal stories about people my own age.