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Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing As We Age by Mary Pipher is a self-help guide for women in their sixties and early seventies navigating the transition into later life. It addresses challenges such as ageism, death, and caregiving while emphasizing growth, adaptation, resilience, and the importance of social connections, self-awareness, intention, and gratitude for positive aging. Pipher uses anecdotes, research, and metaphors to offer a holistic perspective on aging, guiding women toward authenticity and self-acceptance. Topics include changes in health, attractiveness, abilities, and relationships.