Mary Pipher
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Women growing older contend with ageism, misogyny, and loss. Yet as Mary Pipher shows, most older women are deeply happy and filled with gratitude for the gifts of life. Their struggles help them grow into the authentic, empathetic, and wise people they have always wanted to be. In Women Rowing North, Pipher offers a timely examination of the cultural and developmental issues women face as they age. Drawing on her own experience as daughter, sister,...
Author
Publisher
Riverhead
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
In this inspiring memoir, the author of Reviving Ophelia explores her personal search for understanding, tranquility, and respect through her work as a psychologist and seeker. "There are three kinds of secrets," Pipher says. "Those we keep from everyone, those we keep from certain people, and those we keep from ourselves. Writing this book forced me to deal with all three." After decades of exploring the lives of others through her writing and therapy,...
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
From the bestselling author of Women Rowing North and Reviving Ophelia--a memoir in essays reflecting on radiance, resilience, and the constantly changing nature of reality. In her luminous new memoir in essays, Mary Pipher--as she did in her New York Times bestseller Women Rowing North--taps into a cultural moment, to offer wisdom, hope, and insight into loss and change. Drawing from her own experiences and expertise as a psychologist specializing...
10) Reviving Ophelia
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Marie's seventeen-year-old Elizabeth has the perfect life, with a seemingly wonderful boyfriend. Meanwhile, single parent Le Ann is raising sixteen-year-old Kelli and finds it hard to relate to the pressures her daughter is facing with boys, friends, and school. When Kelli suspects Elizabeth's boyfriend is abusing her, no one believes her. Marie and Le Ann have always been there for each other and need each other more than ever as they try to understand...