Books

After divorce upended the life she thought she’d have, Teri M. Brown climbed onto the back of a tandem bicycle and set out with her husband Bruce to pedal across the United States — from Astoria, Oregon to Washington, DC — at a steady 10.4 miles per hour. Part memoir, part motivational guide, the book unfolds as ten hard-won “rules” drawn from winding roads, unexpected detours, and the strangers who became part of the story. Each chapter pairs a personal anecdote with reflective prompts, inviting readers to map their own second-act adventures. An award-winning inspirational memoir about resilience, reinvention, and discovering what you’re capable of when you stop coasting.

Dr. Stacy Sims applies her female physiology expertise specifically to the menopausal transition, with training and nutrition protocols designed to maintain strength, power, and athletic performance through and beyond menopause.

Journalist Margaret Webb sets out to run a marathon at 50 and discovers a world of women athletes defying aging. Packed with science and inspiring stories proving fitness peaks are not behind us.

A former state senator and late-blooming ballroom dancer makes the case for staying vibrant through partner dance — including for those living with dementia or Parkinson’s.

Why it’s here: A resource rather than a memoir: practical, later-life inspiration for keeping body and spirit moving in the second half of life.

Dr. Mary Claire Haver delivers a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to perimenopause and menopause — hormones, nutrition, sleep, strength training, and mental health.