Endorsements/Reviews
Praise for Eavesdropping—
“This is THE book for mature women and those in anyone’s life—including my own. The understanding and advice about everything from traveling alone (demand a good table at a restaurant, stay in bed and breakfasts) to dealing with profound loss (sometimes means liberation, don’t be a victim) are truly words to live by. Onward!”
—Jim Lehrer, The News Hour (PBS)
“A table of insight set before you — as you dine with women who share their collective experience, knowledge and some of life’s greatest lessons — to savor for years to come.”
—Susie Graham, coauthor of When One Door Closes: A Teen’s Inspiring Journey and Living Legacy
“I found my tribe. As you integrate the wisdom of these pages from ‘The Pages,’ you will be introduced to timeless wisdom. A wisdom that is embraced when we realize that we are a member of a precious tribe called ever-evolving women.”
—Linda M. Sacha, author of Queen for a Day
“Eavesdropping uses an innovated delivery style that attracts and holds a reader’s interest throughout the book. Although written by and for women, I recommend this book for all men over 50 to ‘listen in’ on the open, honest, and intimate conversations of mature women a/k/a, ‘The Pages.’ ”
—Richard J. Van Ness, Ph.D., author of Count Your Beans! — A Pathway to Riches
“Uplifting and inspiring . . . provides a grounded perspective and approach toward the many faceted aspects women face as we age.”
—Jill S. Creech, P.E.
“The one thing we most want from life is to be happy. Easy to say . . . harder to do. As we tack on the years, the challenges change but the happiness search continues. Well . . . look no more. Here come ‘The Pages’ ready to let you in on their discoveries. Be ready to get a whole bunch happier.”
—Tom Welch, America’s Career Coach, author of Work Happy Live Healthy
“An involving, very direct book that includes honest and frank discussions by a number of women over a period of time expressing their concerns and experiences as they age into older members of our society. The book covers very different life styles and attitudes, and is very well handled. You’ll enjoy reading it.”
—Connie Houser, author of 16 nonfiction titles, including: The Letters, Portrait of an Artist, Jim Houser and the novel, Absolute Power!
“It has been very validating to discover that the very issues my friends and I have been discussing this past year — all of us in our 60’s — are those the real women in these pages are grappling with as well: how to stay open to what life may offer after loss or change; returning to what seems significant and interesting to each of us; pursuing those interests with excitement about where they might take us; questioning if there is sex after 65; and retaining a lively sense of humor throughout the journey. The book is a meaningful and inspiring read.”
—Nancy Alvarez, author of Little Nancy: The Journey Home
Reviews
SCENE Magazine Literary Review:
Every month SCENE Magazine highlights many different aspects of living, working and playing in Florida’s Southwest coast through informative articles, vivid images and engaging commentary. SCENE is the community guide to the many cultural, charitable and social events that make this community so great.
The Literary Scene
By Ryan C. Van Cleave
This month’s featured author is Stuart, Florida resident Kendra T. Brown, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist whose forthcoming book is Eavesdropping: As Real Women Talk About the Gifts and Challenges of Aging (Rainbow Books, trade paper, 128 pages, $14.95). While I figured that a self-help book with a pro-aging perspective would be welcome with SCENE readers, what made this book leap out at me was a prepublication endorsement from Jim Lehrer from PBS’s The News Hour. He wrote: “This is THE book for mature women and those in anyone’s life–including my own. The understanding and advice about everything from traveling alone (demand a good table at a restaurant, stay in bed and breakfasts) to dealing with profound loss (sometimes means liberation, don’t be a victim) are truly words to live by. Onward!”
Here’s the thing–Jim Lehrer’s right. Dr. Brown’s book is full of honesty and wisdom about the process of aging. That’s why it’s the only contemporary book I’m writing about this month versus the two or three I normally cover. It deserves the extra space and attention. You’ll see what I mean in a moment.
Link to SCENE Magazine: http://www.scenesarasota.com/
ForeWord Winter 2013
Review by Pamela Kaiser: read review