Book Endorsements

Yoga for Women at Midlife & Beyond:
A Home Companion

“I have been practicing yoga since the seventies, but what ‘worked’ back then has not been working for me for quite a while. As we all know, things change a bit for women after we hit fifty and beyond. This practice is superb -- gentle, calming, relaxing yet invigorating, and I don't have to worry about injuring myself. Pat's voice throughout is encouraging and supportive. It is clear that she speaks with wisdom, knowledge, and caring, as well as many years of experience…. the drawings in the book are superb. They are clear, uncluttered, and make the postures easy to follow. The artist did an excellent job. Also, Pat includes photos of a number of beautiful women elders, some even in their seventies and beyond, doing poses. What an inspiration! What a fabulous book!”

—Amazon reader review

Heart to Heart
Deepening Women's Friendships At Midlife

"Pat Shapiro's new book, HEART to HEART: Deepening Women's Friendships at Midlife, is a wonderful blend of the author's own experiences, original interviews with married and single women at midlife, as well as highlights of pertinent secondary research. Her well-written book offers practical suggestions about how to improve friendship at midlife at the same time that it shares inspirational anecdotes and examples."

—Sociologist Jan Yager, Ph.D., author of Friendshifts: The Power of Friendship and How It Shapes Our Lives (Stamford, CTP: Hannacroix Creek Books, 2nd edition, 1999)

"A vibrant midlife experience for women includes deepening friendships, observes Pat Shapiro in her compelling book: HEART to HEART. In fact, women often prefer the company of their friends to their husbands. If you find this shocking, read on! I learned alot about my self and my friends."

—Paula P. Hardin, Ed.D., Midlife Consulting Services, Chicago, IL

My Turn
Women's Search For Self After The Children Leave

"Balanced, thoughtful, lucid....Pat Shapiro's fine book explores the maternal task of 'letting go' and the creative transformations possible for women after their children leave home."

— Evelyn Bassoff, author of Mothers and Daughters and Between Mothers and Sons

"Inspiring and upbeat."

—Publishers' Weekly

This book is a powerful antidote to popular and professional mythology about the empty-nest syndrome.' Thoughtfully and persuasively argued, MY TURN will offer hope--and a gentle challenge--to every woman who reads it."

—Marian Sandmaier, author of Original Kin: The Search for Connection Among Adult Sisters and Brothers

Lecture Endorsements

"Your keynote presentation was a wonderful beginning to the morning."

—Tsulan Balka, Saint Joseph Hospital, Midlife Health Fair and Seminar, Denver, CO

"Your discussion was an uplifting twist and a positive way to conclude the panel presentations."

— Shelly Middleman, Ph.D., Jewish Family Service of Atlantic County, So You're Thinking About Menopause Workshop, Atlantic City, NJ

"As always, the comment cards were wonderful!"

—Cheri Vergini, Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires, Lenox, MA