Women Live Fearlessly
What are people saying about the book

Janet Horn, MD

“The authors make a unique contribution to the literature on women because they discuss in detail, based on their research, the specific issues most troubling to women. This is a book that everyone in the family should read: grandmothers, mothers, and their daughters, as well as the men in their lives, in order to understand the most common pressing challenges of women brought by each decade of life."
~Janet Horn, MD, co-author, The Smart Woman' s Guide to Midlife and Beyond: A No-Nonsense Approach to Staying Healthy after 50.

Pepper Schwartz, PhD

“This inspiring book shows women the breadth of their choices and possibilities for endless personal growth. Women have a gift for personal honesty and for story telling and the two come together in this book to help us know each other, draw strength from one another and teach each other. There is a lot of wisdom in this book. It's a tonic to read.”
~Pepper Schwartz, PhD, Professor of Sociology, University of Washington and author of Prime: Adventures and Advice about Sex, Love and the Sensual Years (HarperCollins, 2008)

Karen P.

I especially enjoyed the 60’s chapter, and believe it has a lot of good insight and observations. I really liked the boxes with the tip on how to re-invent, 60’s finances, and what women want.
~Karen P.

Pepper Schwartz, PhD

“This inspiring book shows women the breadth of their choices and possibilities for endless personal growth. Women have a gift for personal honesty and for story telling and the two come together in this book to help us know each other, draw strength from one another and teach each other. There is a lot of wisdom in this book. It's a tonic to read.”
~Pepper Schwartz, PhD, Professor of Sociology, University of Washington and author of Prime: Adventures and Advice about Sex, Love and the Sensual Years (HarperCollins, 2008)

Terry B.

I very much enjoyed reading this. Looking forward to my upcoming 50s, this book will help women feel confident moving forward by giving us information on what we might expect. I like knowing I have a resource to help explain the changes.
~ Terry B.

Anonymous

Taking part in the project made me feel good about myself. Even though I may not ever write a book or have a high-powered job, I'm no longer intimidated by such strong women. A lot of women feel like me or I feel like them. There is a young girl in this old body and she is still full of hope, dreams and life. There are times I do feel beautiful and I know if I look in the mirror the face looking back at me can’t be me, she is to old. I want to make a difference in my daughter’s life and granddaughters’ lives.

Brenda Della Casa

This empowering, insightful book not only discusses society's obsession with youthful women but details, through the stories of real, live and thriving women, what we can do to live our fullest and most authentic lives––at any age.   Timeless Women Speak of Feeling Youthful at Any Age is a celebration of women and of our entire journey––not just those years leading up to 25.
~Brenda Della Casa
Author, Cinderella Was a Liar

Co-founders WIFE

Whether you are 29, 99, or someplace in between, you will find this touching, inspirational book to be a positive guide to living life to the fullest. This book is exactly what women at all stages of life need to reach their full potential.
~Candace Bahr and Ginita Wall, Co-founders, Women’s Institute for Financial Education (WIFE.org)

Dotsie Bregel

Journey with the authors as they saunter you through the life stages of women while sharing honest and upbeat stories of how to age with grace. Allow them to shed light on maintaining character and gaining wisdom with every passing year. You'll be glad you did.
~Dotsie Bregel, Founder of the National Association of Baby Boomer Women, www.NABBW.com, the number one site on major search engines for "baby boomer women."

Robin H. Miller, MD

“Dr. O'Reilly and Maggie Castrey provide a message of hope and vitality in their new book, Timeless WomenSpeak. By understanding the unique struggles and challenges that women face at every stage of life, the reader can see that she is not alone and can move forward with renewed energy and spirit. Read this book and be uplifted by the positive message.”
~Robin H. Miller, MD, co-author of The Smart Woman's Guide to Midlife and Beyond: A No-Nonsense Approach to Staying Healthy After 50.  

Teena Cahill, PsyD

“Great work. This book inspires Timeless Women to throw off the mantle of being the "good girl" and to understand our greatest power lies in being who we are. A great read that encourages women to live wide, be authentic, and never quit. You go girls!”
~Teena Cahill, PsyD, Author of The Cahill Factor: Turning Adversity into Advantage

Peggy H.

The structure and organization was well done, including the stories of women. I enjoyed it, and would encourage others to read it. It’s an “upper.”
~ Peggy H.

Kim H.

The competitiveness between women my age is a major issue! I felt so supported and lifted. I was comforted to know that others worry too. Maybe it does mean there is nothing wrong with me.
~Kim H.

Deborah Hill-Busselle, M.D

This book shows the variety of ways women handle aging, at all stages of life. The 45 percent of women who are not coping well can learn from successful women to embrace aging and the wisdom that comes with it. It’s interesting that women are often the hardest on other women, and that a lot of the hang ups women have about aging involve how they feel they will be perceived by other WOMEN, not men! We have got to stop looking at other women as competition, and help mentor and support each other. The authors give age-specific tasks to help embrace aging and to learn to value ourselves more. We are more than our physical appearance! Throughout the book, the importance of mentoring and being supportive of other women is key. A helpful guide for all women! "
~Deborah Hill-Busselle, M.D.

Kathleen Farmer, PsyD

“Dr. Nancy O’Reilly surveyed over 1200 women and learned that nearly half fear aging. Their book reviews individual psychosocial histories and offers suggestions to navigate successfully through each decade of life. This book is invaluable for anyone, man or woman, who wants to better understand the process of aging and receive helpful guidance.”
~Kathleen Farmer, PsyD, Co-author, Managing Migraine, A Patient’s Guide and Managing Migraine, A Physician’s Guide

Paula D.

I immediately felt the author's passion for the topic. My favorite parts were the personal stories that one could identify with. I also found the findings from the research to be very interesting. I thought the last chapter was comprehensive and was amazed by the amount of information brought together. I enjoyed the intuitive questions on "Your Wonderful Life" and also signs of a heart attack and health risks. I liked the money/finances section, too, but my favorite part was the "Teaching Your Children about Women's True Importance." AMEN! This was great and touched on MANY, MANY issues. ~ Paula D.

Fran Anderson, PsyD

“Women are needing and wanting to be heard and this book gives us a voice. It will add to ‘women's world.’ The authors share their personal perspectives, which brings the book to life as do the stories of persons in each age group. I got teary eyed as some parts reminded me of my mom, whom I lost in April. I realized how fortunate I was with her role model for aging; she didn’t think of herself as old until about three days before she died. This book will touch women, and cause them to reflect, and to be grateful. You have made a significant contribution to women's awareness, personal growth, and unique issues.”
~Fran Anderson, PsyD

Debbie A.

The best thing was the reassurance that I seem to be progressing through life like my peers. Each person in my age group chapter represented a part of me and/or my friends.
~ Debbie A.

Sandy S.

I want them to see they don’t have to short-change themselves to be a good daughter, mother, wife or friend. They need to take care of themselves physically, spiritually, and mentally.
~Sandy S.