The Tao Of The Defiant Woman: A Guide To Life Over 40

by C.J. Golden, Hilary Turner (Editor)

In The Tao of the Defiant Woman, we are introduced to Taogirl, the prototypical Tao and defiant woman, as she guides the reader through the transitions along life's journey. Taogirl explains that to attain true happiness on this path one needs to embrace a philosophy of Taoist acceptance coupled with a dash of healthy defiance. Taoism brings her peace. Her defiant attitude endows her with the necessary skills to deal with life's challenges. With a clear and concise explanation of Taoism and depiction of the defiant attributes Taogirl possesses, C.J. Golden's style is conversational and accessible. The Tao of the Defiant Woman incorporates stories and quotes from the great Taoist teachers along with anecdotes and advice from well known women who serve as modern role models. The book covers a variety of topics such as; relationships and love, health and body image, the importance of friendships, and our ever-changing world.

129 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2005

About the author

Author and inspirational speaker, CJ Golden, has a passion for helping others find joy in their life journeys. Her first book, Tao of the Defiant Woman, was born out of a personal need to find her own inner strength. She then brought her Tao and defiant attitude to teen and pre-teen girls through Tao-Girls Rule! Recently she became caregiver to her husband, Joe, after he suffered cancer-related strokes. Blogging about that, the greatest challenge of her life, she turned her work into her newest book: One Pedal at a Time.
You can visit her at www.cjgolden.com

Reviews

[Candida Stamp · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was kind of repetitive. And also a bit out of date. I think there is a more updated version though maybe. The references to modern technology made me check the publication date. It did get me thinking about some things, but it was kind of preachy, which I dislike.