I'm not sure why this book took me so long to devour! I can only think that it touched on many elements that I was, perhaps, not ready to address in my own life! That said, I'm so glad I did read it and think all 50-something women should too: it's a soul-nourishing read that doesn't shy away from the messiness of real life! I was educated on the fact that life needn't shrink as women age — it can expand into a wonderful time of awareness and enjoyment, with a good dollop of life-lessons and wisdom thrown in.
We learn that midlife needn't be the beginning of the end, but an exciting, unruly beginning all of its own. With wit and heart, Mills peels back the clichés of the so-called "second half" of life to reveal its unexpected richness, should we dare to embrace it. Think career pivots, self-reinvention, self-love and the thrilling discovery that we’re far from done when we turn 50, we may just be getting started.
What makes this book such a joy is its voice. Mills writes with humour and heart, never shying away from the reality of menopause, hot flushes and heartbreak. But she does it all with such compassion and lightness that you’ll find yourself smiling even as you’re tearing up.
This isn’t just a novel; it’s a rallying cry for anyone who’s ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or boxed in by age or their gender. Much More to Come proves there’s always more adventure, more mischief, more joy waiting — if we’re brave enough to chase it, and I love the term Queenager! I'm happy to be of that tribe!