A Glorious Freedom: Older Women Leading Extraordinary Lives (Gifts for Grandmothers, Books for Middle Age, Inspiring Gifts for Older Women) (Lisa Congdon x Chronicle Books)

Praise for A Glorious Freedom: Older Women Leading Extraordinary Lives (Gifts for Grandmothers, Books for Middle Age, Inspiring Gifts for Older Women) (Lisa Congdon x Chronicle Books)

“Through crystalline profiles, probing interviews, and candid essays, the remarkable women celebrated in Lisa Congdon’s vibrantly illustrated collection trace the genesis of their journeys of self-discovery and offer stirring words of encouragement to any woman, of any age, longing for personal, professional, creative, or emotional fulfillment.” —Booklist

“Through crystalline profiles, probing interviews, and candid essays, the remarkable women celebrated in Lisa Congdon’s vibrantly illustrated collection trace the genesis of their journeys of self-discovery and offer stirring words of encouragement to any woman, of any age, longing for personal, professional, creative, or emotional fulfillment.” —Booklist

“You cannot capture the beauty of being a woman coming into her own power without art. No one knows that better or does that better than Lisa Congdon. A Glorious Freedom captures the spirit of what it means to show up, be seen, and be free.” —Brené Brown, Ph.D., author of the #1 New York Times BestsellerRising Strong

“You cannot capture the beauty of being a woman coming into her own power without art. No one knows that better or does that better than Lisa Congdon. A Glorious Freedom captures the spirit of what it means to show up, be seen, and be free.” —Brené Brown, Ph.D., author of the #1 New York Times BestsellerRising Strong

“We hear all the time that women become invisible after 40, but not in this book. Lisa Congdon captures the beauty and humanity of getting older, wiser, and—in many ways—freer.” —Andi Zeisler, cofounder Bitch Media

“We hear all the time that women become invisible after 40, but not in this book. Lisa Congdon captures the beauty and humanity of getting older, wiser, and—in many ways—freer.” —Andi Zeisler, cofounder Bitch Media

“From its colorful cover chock-full of butterflies to its long, varied list of interviews, essays, profiles of and Q&As from women finding themselves, reinventing themselves, and following their dreams and living their fullest lives in their later years, this delightful primer of motivation should find its way on every woman’s shelf.” —Kirkus Reviews

“From its colorful cover chock-full of butterflies to its long, varied list of interviews, essays, profiles of and Q&As from women finding themselves, reinventing themselves, and following their dreams and living their fullest lives in their later years, this delightful primer of motivation should find its way on every woman’s shelf.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Beautifully hand-lettered and illustrated, A Glorious Freedom: Older Women Leading Extraordinary Lives by Lisa Congdon is a reminder that with time we can grow wiser and bolder, all on our own terms. The book features interviews, profiles and essays from great women past and present—Vera Wang, Cheryl Strayed and Julia Child, among others—who exemplify living large at every age.” —Family Circle

“Beautifully hand-lettered and illustrated, A Glorious Freedom: Older Women Leading Extraordinary Lives by Lisa Congdon is a reminder that with time we can grow wiser and bolder, all on our own terms. The book features interviews, profiles and essays from great women past and present—Vera Wang, Cheryl Strayed and Julia Child, among others—who exemplify living large at every age.” —Family Circle