Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-239) and index.
Contents
Out of sync in a married, mothering world -- How did we get here? trends and concepts -- Stepping out of silence: the transformation of Susan -- The developing midlife woman: setting the stage -- Midlife divorce for women in a married world -- Childless in a mothering world -- Summary of part I -- Paralyzing or empowering: the power of socially constructed beliefs -- Out on a limb: beliefs about role exit and transition -- The women speak -- Sponsoring, re-storying, and fostering connection -- No time is a good time for goodbye: the case of Sara -- Epilogue: looking to the future.