Midlife Mavericks: Women Reinventing Their Lives in Mexico

by Karen Blue

Cozy up on a comfortable couch and share a margarita with successful women who have found an alternative to high-stress careers. Sip a glass of wine with empty nesters seeking adventure and drink a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581127197
• ISBN13: 9781581127195
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Universal Publishers
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 2.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Looking for a change of lifestyle?

If you are looking for a new adventure maybe this book will give you the confidence to try!! The book is very well written and a fun easy read with alot of humor. The book is also serious as it give the possiblity of changing ones life drastically and with positive results. I've lived full time in Mexico for two years and found that I related to each woman that Blue interviewed. Each woman took huge risks and most found that the new lifestyle gave them a much fuller richer life. Only with the risk of change can we grow and live like we never thought possible. I would recommend this book to women who love adventure, love other cultures and want to make changes in their lives.

On the Road to Mexico

Karen Blue's wonderfully inspirational book "Midlife Mavericks" came at the perfect time in my life. The women interviewed are brave, resourceful and independent. If you have a drop of wonderlust left in your heart, these women will ignite the desire for freedom and adventure. Ms. Blue even gives out her email address! I have contacted her and she has been very helpful!! What a great find, book and woman both!!

Inspirational, Motivating and a Wonderful Read!

I just loved this book. Perhaps I am 'at that age' when the corporate world just doesn't do it for me anymore. Perhaps it's because I have these hidden desires to do something a little less mainstream. Perhaps it's because I was seeking out stories of other's risk-taking decisions that might lend credence and/or validation for me to take a chance on myself. Whatever the case, I was totally intrigued with Karen Blue's stories of women who were attempting to create a more simplistic, yet truthful life for themselves in Mexico. They each had an inspiring and encouraging story to tell -- kind of shows that there really are no wrong decisions in life.

Inspiring and fun!

What an inspiration this book is. The stories of the 17 women included in this book cover a wide range of ages, financial situations and personal goals. Although not every woman will choose to reinvent her life by moving to Mexico (as I have done), I'm sure the "Indiana Joans" within these pages will motivate readers to reevaluate their situations and perhaps take some risks to try someing new to improve them.For women considering a move to Mexico, the openness with which these women speak - both of their fears and hopes, as well as their joys and disappointments - paint an accurate picture of what it is like to uproot your life and rebuild another one south of the border.Bravo Karen Blue, for a great read and bravo to the women for their spirit of adventure and for their courage in taking the steps necessary to make their dreams come true.Hilary Stewardson

Brassy Broads Live Life In Ajijic, Mexico

"Midlife Mavericks," will perk up your spirit of wonderlust and make you wish you were as gutsy as the nine ladies in Karen Blue's book. Blue writes honest and soul searching vignettes about the adventurous women who help make up a unique group of people in the village of Ajijic, Mexico.Blue's descriptive,reportive interviews with the mavericks will leave you wanting to know more about their fascinating lives. If you ever had, or still have a touch of adventure, wanderlust or just sheer guts, you must read this delightful book filled with soul and spirit.If you are lucky enough to get close to Ajijic (45miles south of Guadalajara, Mexico)give Blue and call. That's what we did! We got to tour the village, meet a maverick or two and thoroughly let the life and love of the people and the land of Ajijic feel our souls with peace and contenment, just like "Midlife Mavericks."