Life, especially military life, is replete with transitions. Maria Johnson is a best-selling author and speaker. As a military wife Maria encountered Catholic saints who have accompanied her through life. In this conversation Maria shares about her new book "A Beautiful Second Act: Saints and Soul Sisters Who Taught me to Age With Grace." In her new book Maria explores the adventure of life’s second half, drawing inspiration from twenty saints and “soul sisters” who faced these challenges with courage.As advancements in health and medicine extend our lifespan, women of the sandwich generation—those balancing the needs of both children and parents—are experiencing a multitude of challenges as they transition out of the workforce and into the promise of retirement. This book contains encouragement and wisdom from saints and contemporary soul sisters who experienced similar challenges during their transition to midlife and beyond and offers insight into the aging process.Chapter after chapter, these inspiring saints and contemporary changemakers from all over the world will help you, too, embrace your second half and the changes it brings to our health, our personal relationships, our responsibilities, our work, and our faith.

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