Book description
Many of us have been there. Because of life changes—kids are grown and gone, divorce, relocation, retirement, death, health issues—we ponder what’s next and try to determine a direction for our lives. We’re often stuck—wanting to do something but not knowing what that something is.
And how do you figure…
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Not since I read Cheryl Robertson’s Waking Up in Winter in 2018 has a book about midlife been as relatable and motivating to me as Pamela Lamp’s Do the Next Thing.
In a world that often underestimates the resilience and potential of women in midlife, Pamela Lamp emerges as a voice for change and inspiration. Her recently published book speaks to her journey and serves as a practical guide to empower women to embrace new challenges and opportunities. That’s what Lamp did upon moving to a new state and city, leaving everything familiar behind and wondering how she’d fit…
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