Tao of the Defiant Woman: Five Brazen Ways to Accept What You Must and Rebel Against the Rest

By C.J. Golden

Women find it can be tough to balance changes in our bodies, career moves, family and all our other obligations and activities. The five principles of the Defiant Woman show how to defy outdated stereotypes, self-defeating behaviors and limitations, while maintaining inner peace: - Recognize that your body is changing and be thankful that it continues to work as well as it does - Understand that your relationships are ever evolving and you're a work in progress too - Treasure your friends and draw strength from the community of women - Seek positive role models and strive to be a like example for those younger than you - Know that the world too is continuing to develop and be content because there is always something new and exciting to learn The Tao of the Defiant Woman is a unique and invigorating approach to the challenges modern women face that combines Taoism, the ancient Chinese philosophy of acceptance, with a healthy dose of defiance.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402210183
• ISBN13: 9781402210181
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 0.5" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

Absolutely Amazing!!!

This book changed my life. I was stepping into my tri-decade and needed guidance and there was CJ. I am a Tao girl!!! My best friend and I rebelled against the rest and tattooed the symbol on our shoulders so that we never forget the teachings of CJ. Absolutely Amazing!!! -Jenny Martinez

Inspirational

Thanks, CJ, for helping us all understand how easy it can be to live an inspired life! What a relief to know we can get past what holds us back from happiness.

Chicken Soup for the Middle Aged Woman's Soul

Like a breath of fresh air in a stuffy room, C.J. Golden's recipe for aging is a source of comfort in a society obsessed with maintaining youthful appearances. "Tao of the Defiant Woman" gives women permission to grow old gracefully without artifice, accepting and embracing each stage of life for all it has to offer. And this is a welcome message for middle-aged women everywhere.

Dao of the defiant woman

Bravo to CJ! She gets it! Easy, thoughtful and insightful, the author offers perspective and support for those of us who resist and fear the aging process. Maybe the best is yet to come!

Helpful and Insightful

As a woman who is nearing her 40's, and starting to notice new little aches and pains, I found this book to be helpful and insightful. It reminded me that these changes to my body are natural and that I need to accept them, but yet not just give up; I still have a very full (and active) life ahead of me!