cover303885-mediumSynopsis: “Featuring wonderful affirmations and wisdom from brilliant women from all over the world,this funny and wise book will strike a chord with many women. It is a true celebration of the benefits that come with age. True wisdom comes with age, the saying goes. Of course it does – and this book proves it. Older, Wiser, Fiercer is a celebration of something that only women in their later decades know: how glorious, satisfying and FUN getting older can be. We’ve travel a way down the path of life and we have picked up much experience along the way. Whatever it is, we’ve been there, rolled our eyes and moved on. We know who we are and we’ve realized that we like ourselves, for all our faults (hell, because of all our faults!). Full of funny affirmations, tongue-in-cheek mantras and sage advice from trailblazing older women, from film stars to musicians, writers to politicians, this book will make you laugh out loud and nod in recognition. You’ll find reflections such as: ‘Never let anyone waste your time twice.’ and ‘If it involves fake smiling, then I’m not going.’” The young can keep their collagen and their self-doubt. Being older, wiser and fiercer is where it’s at.”

My Review

This is a fun book full of advice and funny quotes, a real celebration of older women.

It’s divided in to 10 chapters including an Introduction, Socialising, The Art of the ‘Midlife Crisis’, Technology, Friends, Appearance, Health and Fitness, Dating, Relationships and Grandparenting.

I’m in my mid 50s, but getting closer to 60, so to some I’m definitely older, but to others I’m still young! So I guess in some eyes I’m able to appreciate this little book! 😂

I’ve actually read this ARC about 3 times now and each time it made me laugh out loud, as some of the quotes are hilarious! Some of my favourites are:

“Cinderella never asked for a prince. she wanted a night off and a dress.”

“Common sense is like deodorant: the people who need it most never use it.”

“You don’t necessarily become wiser with age. There are simply fewer stupid things left that you haven’t already done”

“Don’t worry what people think: they mostly aren’t.”

“Well behaved women seldom make history”

Highly recommended for the older women in your life. I think it would make a great  stocking filler this Christmas! 

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Michael O’Mara for my digital copy via the NetGalley App.