Women of a Certain Age

At age thirty-two, I had overcome cancer and the amputation of my left leg. I had paid my dues and figured it would take a lot more than turning seventy to bring me down. Or would it?

I began to wonder about other women of a certain age and what paths they've taken and how they are managing their own changing tides. So, I invited ordinary women with extraordinary stories to get real about aging. With wit, humor and staunch frankness, these women explain, discuss, call out and examine how they continue to negotiate the dynamic currents of aging.

In my own response to aging, I've written personal stories and anecdotes around my own discoveries. Some are serious, inspirational, illuminating. Others are outrageous, foolish, awkward and funny. Our stories, together, powerfully impart what it means to possess a certain wisdom, a certain comfort, a certain sensuality, a certain persona . . . not despite but precisely because of the experience of growing older.

About the Author
Chappell, Lenor M.: - Lenor Madruga Chappell is the award-winning author of One Step at a Time, an inspirational autobiography. Translated into six languages, One Step at a Time was recognized by the Literary Book Club and Doubleday as a standout inspirational book. It was featured in Family Circle, Reader's Digest International, the French editions of Madame Figaro, FranceSoir and Le Monde, and was chosen to spearhead the National Cancer Crusade of France. Religion in Media named One Step at a Time America's most inspirational book of the year. Chappell's second book, The Next Leg of my Journey, picks up where One Step left of, documenting the painful demise of her marriage and her remarkable spirit to become whole again. An uplifting national and international speaker, Lenor captivates audiences with her straight forward approach and unique optimism to life's challenges.