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When Ada Calhoun found herself in the throes of a midlife crisis, she thought that she had no right to complain. She was married with children and a good career. So why did she feel miserable?. She looked into housing costs, HR trends, credit card debt averages, and divorce data.
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PublisherGROVE/Atlantic, Incorporated
ISBN-100802147852
ISBN-139780802147851
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Book TitleWhy We Can't Sleep : Women's New Midlife Crisis
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSociology / General, Life Stages / General, Women's Studies, Life Stages / Mid-Life
Publication Year2020
GenreFamily & Relationships, Social Science
AuthorAda Calhoun
FormatHardcover
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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight14.1 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
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LCCN2019-040577
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsPraise for Why We Can''t Sleep The Indie Next Pick of January 2020 One of Vogue''s Best Books to Read this Winter One of 10 Most Anticipated Books of 2020 by Forbes Named One of Lit Hub''s Most Anticipated Books of 2020 "[C]andid and engaging. [Calhoun] is a funny, smart, compassionate narrator.... I admired her insistence on taking women''s concerns seriously." -- New York Times Book Review "[A]n engaging hybrid of first-person confession, reportage, pop culture analysis, and statistics... it aspires to something larger than memoir." -- The New Republic "[A] Bracing, empowering study... Women of every generation will find much to relate to in this humorous yet pragmatic account." -- Publishers Weekly "Calhoun speaks directly to her own generation, peppering the book with so many specific cultural touchstones... that I found reading Why We Can''t Sleep to be a singular experience - driving home her point that Gen X is so often overlooked. -- Minneapolis Star Tribune "This is a conversation starter (as well as a no-brainer for book groups that count Gen X women among their members) that might get Boomer and Millennial readers curious, too." -- Booklist "Ada Calhoun provides a thoughtful, incisive account of the myriad challenges facing Generation X women." -- Shelf Awareness "An assured, affable guide, Calhoun balances bleakness with humor and the hope inherent in sharing stories that will make other women feel less alone. She also gives good advice for finding support through midlife hardship. This is a conversation starter (as well as a no-brainer for book groups that count Gen X women among their members) that might get Boomer and Millennial readers curious, too." -- Booklist "Ada Calhoun''s soulful investigation into the complex landscape women in midlife face today is downright stunning. Calhoun has captured the voices--some broken, some resilient, many barely staying afloat--of over 200 women from around the country and in doing so, shown us how much we share in divisive times. You will recognize yourself in these pages, breathe a sigh of relief, and think, I''m not alone."--Susannah Cahalan, author of the New York Times bestselling Brain on Fire "This is the book of our generation. Ada Calhoun brilliantly encapsulates the struggle and confusion that is the Gen X woman''s experience in middle age. And by placing this condition into the context of the generations coming before and after, she makes sense of how it is that we''re so surprised that we have failed at having it all. Heavily researched, expertly paced, and seamlessly woven together, Why We Can''t Sleep provides an ''aha'' moment that at once validates our experience and establishes a sense of community and hope."--Janet Krone Kennedy, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, author of The Good Sleeper and founder of NYC Sleep Doctor "It''s difficult to grapple with the immense anxiety and fear so many women go through alone, but Ada Calhoun''s artistry as a writer makes her the perfect guide through the rough business of middle age."--Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill "Helping women realize that some difficulty, some confusion, is not just all in their mind is probably one of your more feminist acts, and the impressive amount of research Ada Calhoun did on the very specific forces, past and present, that are bedeviling Gen X women as they face the strange period that is midlife is just that kind of gift. But the other gift is that she writes with clear sight, compassion, and hope about our very specific talents and tenacity. Which means: this book is a thousand times more healing than a jadeite egg!"--Carlene Bauer, author of Not That Kind of Girl "I love Ada Calhoun''s writing. Why We Can''t Sleep just took me to school, laughing all the way there."--Adam Horovitz of Beastie Boys, Praise for Why We Can't Sleep One of Vogue's Best Books to Read this Winter "[A] Bracing, empowering study... Women of every generation will find much to relate to in this humorous yet pragmatic account." -- Publishers Weekly "An assured, affable guide, Calhoun balances bleakness with humor and the hope inherent in sharing stories that will make other women feel less alone. She also gives good advice for finding support through midlife hardship. This is a conversation starter (as well as a no-brainer for book groups that count Gen X women among their members) that might get Boomer and Millennial readers curious, too." -- Booklist "Ada Calhoun's soulful investigation into the complex landscape women in midlife face today is downright stunning. Calhoun has captured the voices--some broken, some resilient, many barely staying afloat--of over 200 women from around the country and in doing so, shown us how much we share in divisive times. You will recognize yourself in these pages, breathe a sigh of relief, and think, I'm not alone."--Susannah Cahalan, author of the New York Times bestselling Brain on Fire "This is the book of our generation. Ada Calhoun brilliantly encapsulates the struggle and confusion that is the Gen X woman's experience in middle age. And by placing this condition into the context of the generations coming before and after, she makes sense of how it is that we're so surprised that we have failed at having it all. Heavily researched, expertly paced, and seamlessly woven together, Why We Can't Sleep provides an 'aha' moment that at once validates our experience and establishes a sense of community and hope."--Janet Krone Kennedy, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, author of The Good Sleeper and founder of NYC Sleep Doctor "It's difficult to grapple with the immense anxiety and fear so many women go through alone, but Ada Calhoun's artistry as a writer makes her the perfect guide through the rough business of middle age."--Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill "Helping women realize that some difficulty, some confusion, is not just all in their mind is probably one of your more feminist acts, and the impressive amount of research Ada Calhoun did on the very specific forces, past and present, that are bedeviling Gen X women as they face the strange period that is midlife is just that kind of gift. But the other gift is that she writes with clear sight, compassion, and hope about our very specific talents and tenacity. Which means: this book is a thousand times more healing than a jadeite egg!"--Carlene Bauer, author of Not That Kind of Girl "I love Ada Calhoun's writing. Why We Can't Sleep just took me to school, laughing all the way there."--Adam Horovitz of Beastie Boys, Praise for Why We Can't Sleep The Indie Next Pick of January 2020 One of Vogue's Best Books to Read this Winter "[A] Bracing, empowering study... Women of every generation will find much to relate to in this humorous yet pragmatic account." -- Publishers Weekly "This is a conversation starter (as well as a no-brainer for book groups that count Gen X women among their members) that might get Boomer and Millennial readers curious, too." -- Booklist "Ada Calhoun provides a thoughtful, incisive account of the myriad challenges facing Generation X women." -- Shelf Awareness "An assured, affable guide, Calhoun balances bleakness with humor and the hope inherent in sharing stories that will make other women feel less alone. She also gives good advice for finding support through midlife hardship. This is a conversation starter (as well as a no-brainer for book groups that count Gen X women among their members) that might get Boomer and Millennial readers curious, too." -- Booklist "Ada Calhoun's soulful investigation into the complex landscape women in midlife face today is downright stunning. Calhoun has captured the voices--some broken, some resilient, many barely staying afloat--of over 200 women from around the country and in doing so, shown us how much we share in divisive times. You will recognize yourself in these pages, breathe a sigh of relief, and think, I'm not alone."--Susannah Cahalan, author of the New York Times bestselling Brain on Fire "This is the book of our generation. Ada Calhoun brilliantly encapsulates the struggle and confusion that is the Gen X woman's experience in middle age. And by placing this condition into the context of the generations coming before and after, she makes sense of how it is that we're so surprised that we have failed at having it all. Heavily researched, expertly paced, and seamlessly woven together, Why We Can't Sleep provides an 'aha' moment that at once validates our experience and establishes a sense of community and hope."--Janet Krone Kennedy, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, author of The Good Sleeper and founder of NYC Sleep Doctor "It's difficult to grapple with the immense anxiety and fear so many women go through alone, but Ada Calhoun's artistry as a writer makes her the perfect guide through the rough business of middle age."--Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill "Helping women realize that some difficulty, some confusion, is not just all in their mind is probably one of your more feminist acts, and the impressive amount of research Ada Calhoun did on the very specific forces, past and present, that are bedeviling Gen X women as they face the strange period that is midlife is just that kind of gift. But the other gift is that she writes with clear sight, compassion, and hope about our very specific talents and tenacity. Which means: this book is a thousand times more healing than a jadeite egg!"--Carlene Bauer, author of Not That Kind of Girl "I love Ada Calhoun's writing. Why We Can't Sleep just took me to school, laughing all the way there."--Adam Horovitz of Beastie Boys, Praise for Why We Can't Sleep "Ada Calhoun's soulful investigation into the complex landscape women in midlife face today is downright stunning. Calhoun has captured the voices--some broken, some resilient, many barely staying afloat--of over 200 women from around the country and in doing so, shown us how much we share in divisive times. You will recognize yourself in these pages, breathe a sigh of relief, and think, I'm not alone."--Susannah Cahalan, author of the New York Times bestselling Brain on Fire Praise for Wedding Toasts I'll Never Give "A breezy, warm-hearted meditation on the nature of matrimony... [Calhoun's] wry, likable voice is at its Ephronesque best."-- Washington Post "By turns funny, melancholy, and profound. A thoughtful read for the monogamous, non-monogamous, and every relationship iteration in between."-- New York "Calhoun's witty, enthusiastic, emotional, and hard-headed reflections ought to be required reading for anyone entering, experiencing, leaving or avoiding marriage."-- Guardian "Calhoun is laugh-out-loud funny... This realistic, empathetic book of adviceis worthy of a spot on any newlywed's bookshelf."-- Publishers Weekly Praise for St. Marks is Dead [Calhoun] has an eye for intriguing -- often titillating and little known--tidbits about St. Marks characters."-- Seattle Times "Calhoun creates a nuanced, captivating, and thoroughly fun ride through St. Marks' lineage, celebrating the radical and downright weird nature that has drawn people to it for a generation."-- Los Angeles Review of Books "A spirited riposte to the oft-stated idea that you should have seen New York in the old days."-- Guardian "Through exhaustive research and vivid storytelling, Calhoun recounts the happenings and personalities that dotted both the literal and metaphorical landscape of the iconic East Village Street... Calhoun covers it all in breezy, effortless prose that makes reading about the seventeenth century as interesting as the juiciest bits about the Ramones."-- Village Voice, Praise for Why We Can''t Sleep The Indie Next Pick of January 2020 One of Vogue''s Best Books to Read this Winter One of 10 Most Anticipated Books of 2020 by Forbes "[C]andid and engaging. [Calhoun] is a funny, smart, compassionate narrator.... I admired her insistence on taking women''s concerns seriously." -- New York Times Book Review "[A]n engaging hybrid of first-person confession, reportage, pop culture analysis, and statistics... it aspires to something larger than memoir." -- The New Republic "[A] Bracing, empowering study... Women of every generation will find much to relate to in this humorous yet pragmatic account." -- Publishers Weekly "Calhoun speaks directly to her own generation, peppering the book with so many specific cultural touchstones... that I found reading Why We Can''t Sleep to be a singular experience - driving home her point that Gen X is so often overlooked. -- Minneapolis Star Tribune "This is a conversation starter (as well as a no-brainer for book groups that count Gen X women among their members) that might get Boomer and Millennial readers curious, too." -- Booklist "Ada Calhoun provides a thoughtful, incisive account of the myriad challenges facing Generation X women." -- Shelf Awareness "An assured, affable guide, Calhoun balances bleakness with humor and the hope inherent in sharing stories that will make other women feel less alone. She also gives good advice for finding support through midlife hardship. This is a conversation starter (as well as a no-brainer for book groups that count Gen X women among their members) that might get Boomer and Millennial readers curious, too." -- Booklist "Ada Calhoun''s soulful investigation into the complex landscape women in midlife face today is downright stunning. Calhoun has captured the voices--some broken, some resilient, many barely staying afloat--of over 200 women from around the country and in doing so, shown us how much we share in divisive times. You will recognize yourself in these pages, breathe a sigh of relief, and think, I''m not alone."--Susannah Cahalan, author of the New York Times bestselling Brain on Fire "This is the book of our generation. Ada Calhoun brilliantly encapsulates the struggle and confusion that is the Gen X woman''s experience in middle age. And by placing this condition into the context of the generations coming before and after, she makes sense of how it is that we''re so surprised that we have failed at having it all. Heavily researched, expertly paced, and seamlessly woven together, Why We Can''t Sleep provides an ''aha'' moment that at once validates our experience and establishes a sense of community and hope."--Janet Krone Kennedy, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, author of The Good Sleeper and founder of NYC Sleep Doctor "It''s difficult to grapple with the immense anxiety and fear so many women go through alone, but Ada Calhoun''s artistry as a writer makes her the perfect guide through the rough business of middle age."--Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill "Helping women realize that some difficulty, some confusion, is not just all in their mind is probably one of your more feminist acts, and the impressive amount of research Ada Calhoun did on the very specific forces, past and present, that are bedeviling Gen X women as they face the strange period that is midlife is just that kind of gift. But the other gift is that she writes with clear sight, compassion, and hope about our very specific talents and tenacity. Which means: this book is a thousand times more healing than a jadeite egg!"--Carlene Bauer, author of Not That Kind of Girl "I love Ada Calhoun''s writing. Why We Can''t Sleep just took me to school, laughing all the way there."--Adam Horovitz of Beastie Boys, Praise for Why We Can't Sleep One of Vogue's Best Books to Read this Winter "[A] Bracing, empowering study... Women of every generation will find much to relate to in this humorous yet pragmatic account." -- Publishers Weekly "Ada Calhoun's soulful investigation into the complex landscape women in midlife face today is downright stunning. Calhoun has captured the voices--some broken, some resilient, many barely staying afloat--of over 200 women from around the country and in doing so, shown us how much we share in divisive times. You will recognize yourself in these pages, breathe a sigh of relief, and think, I'm not alone."--Susannah Cahalan, author of the New York Times bestselling Brain on Fire "This is the book of our generation. Ada Calhoun brilliantly encapsulates the struggle and confusion that is the Gen X woman's experience in middle age. And by placing this condition into the context of the generations coming before and after, she makes sense of how it is that we're so surprised that we have failed at having it all. Heavily researched, expertly paced, and seamlessly woven together, Why We Can't Sleep provides an 'aha' moment that at once validates our experience and establishes a sense of community and hope."--Janet Krone Kennedy, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, author of The Good Sleeper and founder of NYC Sleep Doctor "It's difficult to grapple with the immense anxiety and fear so many women go through alone, but Ada Calhoun's artistry as a writer makes her the perfect guide through the rough business of middle age."--Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill "Helping women realize that some difficulty, some confusion, is not just all in their mind is probably one of your more feminist acts, and the impressive amount of research Ada Calhoun did on the very specific forces, past and present, that are bedeviling Gen X women as they face the strange period that is midlife is just that kind of gift. But the other gift is that she writes with clear sight, compassion, and hope about our very specific talents and tenacity. Which means: this book is a thousand times more healing than a jadeite egg!"--Carlene Bauer, author of Not That Kind of Girl "I love Ada Calhoun's writing. Why We Can't Sleep just took me to school, laughing all the way there."--Adam Horovitz of Beastie Boys, Praise for Why We Can't Sleep The Indie Next Pick of January 2020 One of Vogue's Best Books to Read this Winter One of 10 Most Anticipated Books of 2020 by Forbes "[A] Bracing, empowering study... Women of every generation will find much to relate to in this humorous yet pragmatic account." -- Publishers Weekly "This is a conversation starter (as well as a no-brainer for book groups that count Gen X women among their members) that might get Boomer and Millennial readers curious, too." -- Booklist "Ada Calhoun provides a thoughtful, incisive account of the myriad challenges facing Generation X women." -- Shelf Awareness "An assured, affable guide, Calhoun balances bleakness with humor and the hope inherent in sharing stories that will make other women feel less alone. She also gives good advice for finding support through midlife hardship. This is a conversation starter (as well as a no-brainer for book groups that count Gen X women among their members) that might get Boomer and Millennial readers curious, too." -- Booklist "Ada Calhoun's soulful investigation into the complex landscape women in midlife face today is downright stunning. Calhoun has captured the voices--some broken, some resilient, many barely staying afloat--of over 200 women from around the country and in doing so, shown us how much we share in divisive times. You will recognize yourself in these pages, breathe a sigh of relief, and think, I'm not alone."--Susannah Cahalan, author of the New York Times bestselling Brain on Fire "This is the book of our generation. Ada Calhoun brilliantly encapsulates the struggle and confusion that is the Gen X woman's experience in middle age. And by placing this condition into the context of the generations coming before and after, she makes sense of how it is that we're so surprised that we have failed at having it all. Heavily researched, expertly paced, and seamlessly woven together, Why We Can't Sleep provides an 'aha' moment that at once validates our experience and establishes a sense of community and hope."--Janet Krone Kennedy, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, author of The Good Sleeper and founder of NYC Sleep Doctor "It's difficult to grapple with the immense anxiety and fear so many women go through alone, but Ada Calhoun's artistry as a writer makes her the perfect guide through the rough business of middle age."--Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill "Helping women realize that some difficulty, some confusion, is not just all in their mind is probably one of your more feminist acts, and the impressive amount of research Ada Calhoun did on the very specific forces, past and present, that are bedeviling Gen X women as they face the strange period that is midlife is just that kind of gift. But the other gift is that she writes with clear sight, compassion, and hope about our very specific talents and tenacity. Which means: this book is a thousand times more healing than a jadeite egg!"--Carlene Bauer, author of Not That Kind of Girl "I love Ada Calhoun's writing. Why We Can't Sleep just took me to school, laughing all the way there."--Adam Horovitz of Beastie Boys, Praise for Why We Can't Sleep "Ada Calhoun's soulful investigation into the complex landscape women in midlife face today is downright stunning. Calhoun has captured the voices--some broken, some resilient, many barely staying afloat--of over 200 women from around the country and in doing so, shown us how much we share in divisive times. You will recognize yourself in these pages, breathe a sigh of relief, and think, I'm not alone."--Susannah Cahalan, author of the New York Times bestselling Brain on Fire "This is the book of our generation. Ada Calhoun brilliantly encapsulates the struggle and confusion that is the Gen X woman's experience in middle age. And by placing this condition into the context of the generations coming before and after, she makes sense of how it is that we're so surprised that we have failed at having it all. Heavily researched, expertly paced, and seamlessly woven together, Why We Can't Sleep provides an 'aha' moment that at once validates our experience and establishes a sense of community and hope."--Janet Krone Kennedy, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, author of The Good Sleeper and founder of NYC Sleep Doctor "It's difficult to grapple with the immense anxiety and fear so many women go through alone, but Ada Calhoun's artistry as a writer makes her the perfect guide through the rough business of middle age."--Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill "Helping women realize that some difficulty, some confusion, is not just all in their mind is probably one of your more feminist acts, and the impressive amount of research Ada Calhoun did on the very specific forces, past and present, that are bedeviling Gen X women as they face the strange period that is midlife is just that kind of gift. But the other gift is that she writes with clear sight, compassion, and hope about our very specific talents and tenacity. Which means: this book is a thousand times more healing than a jadeite egg!"--Carlene Bauer, author of Not That Kind of Girl "I love Ada Calhoun's writing. Why We Can't Sleep just took me to school, laughing all the way there."--Adam Horovitz of Beastie Boys
Dewey Decimal305.2442
SynopsisAn instant New York Times bestseller--lauded by critics and TV personalities alike--and one of the most anticipated books of the year, Ada Calhoun's <>Why We Can't Sleep > has ignited an essential conversation about the midlife realities faced by Gen X women, the generation raised to "have it all.", A generation-defining exploration of the new midlife crisis facing Gen X women and the unique circumstances that have brought them to this point, Why We Can't Sleep is a lively successor to Passages by Gail Sheehy and The Defining Decade by Meg Jay When Ada Calhoun found herself in the throes of a midlife crisis, she thought that she had no right to complain. She was married with children and a good career. So why did she feel miserable? And why did it seem that other Generation X women were miserable, too? Calhoun decided to find some answers. She looked into housing costs, HR trends, credit card debt averages, and divorce data. At every turn, she saw a pattern: sandwiched between the Boomers and the Millennials, Gen X women were facing new problems as they entered middle age, problems that were being largely overlooked. Speaking with women across America about their experiences as the generation raised to "have it all," Calhoun found that most were exhausted, terrified about money, under-employed, and overwhelmed. Instead of being heard, they were told instead to lean in, take "me-time," or make a chore chart to get their lives and homes in order. In Why We Can't Sleep , Calhoun opens up the cultural and political contexts of Gen X's predicament and offers solutions for how to pull oneself out of the abyss--and keep the next generation of women from falling in. The result is reassuring, empowering, and essential reading for all middle-aged women, and anyone who hopes to understand them., When Ada Calhoun found herself in the throes of a midlife crisis, she thought that she had no right to complain. She was married with children and a good career. So why did she feel miserable? And why did it seem that other Generation X women were miserable, too? Calhoun decided to find some answers. She looked into housing costs, HR trends, credit card debt averages, and divorce data. At every turn, she saw a pattern: sandwiched between the Boomers and the Millennials, Gen X women were facing new problems as they entered middle age, problems that were being largely overlooked. Speaking with women across America about their experiences as the generation raised to "have it all," Calhoun found that most were exhausted, terrified about money, under-employed, and overwhelmed. Instead of being heard, they were told instead to lean in, take "me-time," or make a chore chart to get their lives and homes in order. In Why We Can't Sleep , Calhoun opens up the cultural and political contexts of Gen X's predicament and offers solutions for how to pull oneself out of the abyss--and keep the next generation of women from falling in. The result is reassuring, empowering, and essential reading for all middle-aged women, and anyone who hopes to understand them.
LC Classification NumberHQ1059.5.U5C35 2020
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- 01 Jul, 2020
More than I expected.
This book was an excellent read. I read it as an advanced reader copy. It was a refreshing look at what women in the "middle age" category are dealing with in today's society. The expectations and issues many women are dealing with and don't ever talk about!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Feb, 2020
The title is what first caught my eye.
This was a gift for my GenX daughter. She is finding it very helpful, very informative.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
