Blooming (What 100 Women Over 50 Can Teach You About Aging Fearlessly)

Based on interviews of more than 120 women, this story-rich guide and workbook dismantles the myths of aging and empowers women to enhance their confidence, purpose, and joy to become the most powerful they can be.

Women over fifty are told they are past their prime—invisible, frail, irrelevant. Blooming says the best chapter of their lives is after age fifty.

Drawing on interviews with more than 120 women ages forty to ninety-four, along with decades of research in psychology, sociology, and adult development, Dr. Dorothy Marcic demolishes the most persistent myths about aging women and replaces them with the truth: The years after fifty can bring unprecedented confidence, creativity, freedom, and joy.

Through vivid personal stories, scientific research, and practical exercises, Marcic guides readers through the full landscape of the Dame years. She explores overcoming age stereotypes, deepening self-awareness, finding new purpose, and navigating menopause and relationships, revealing that what others call “decline” is often the beginning of a vibrant stage.

With wisdom gathered from women around the world—artists, executives, professors, coaches, nurses, and activists—Blooming is both a celebration and a call to action. It invites women to stop taking on others’ limitations for them and start designing a life worthy of who they have become.

Complete with fortune cookie affirmations and reflective exercises throughout, this is the book for every woman ready to step into her authority—and claim her place as a Dame.

While major retailers like Amazon may carry Blooming (What 100 Women Over 50 Can Teach You About Aging Fearlessly), we specialize in bulk book sales and offer personalized service from our friendly, book-smart team based in Portland, Oregon. We’re proud to offer a Price Match Guarantee and a streamlined ordering experience from people who truly care.

We’re trusted by over 75,000 customers, many of whom return time and again. Want proof? Just check out our 25,000+ customer reviews—real feedback from people who love how we do business.

Prefer to talk to a real person? Our Book Specialists are here Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST and ready to help with your bulk order of Blooming (What 100 Women Over 50 Can Teach You About Aging Fearlessly).