A feminist and motivational collection of stories: Antony said of Cleopatra, “Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale/Her infinite variety.” Shakespeare’s sentiment can be applied to the women profiled in Great Second Acts who refused to be defined by the dates on their birth certificates. Their lives are testimony that one can be feisty after fifty and to those who think otherwise, in the words of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “I dissent.”

Biographies of leadership and female empowerment: Marlene Wagman-Geller, author of Once Again to Zelda and Behind Every Great Man, presents a fascinating collection of biographical vignettes of dozens of women of a certain age who have excelled, inspired and achieved. Learn how these women changed their respective fields of art, politics, science, mathematics, media, literature, activism, education, and more.

Motivational achievements: From actresses, yoga teachers, folk artists to business women, prime ministers, monarchs and authors, these group of exceptional women will illustrate that women can achieve anything no matter their age. Be motivated by their grit, perseverance, and passion.

Readers will find:

• Biographies of influential women such as Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, chef Julia Child, Mother Teresa, feminist Gloria Steinem, actress Rita Moreno, inventor Ruth Handler, Judge Judy Sheindlin, and many more
• Empowering quotations from strong women who refused to be kept down
• Motivational, inspirational, and educational stories of older women

 "These bold women are proof that the rest of your life can be the best of your life."  
–  Louise Harmon, author of Happiness A to Z about Great Second Acts

 "Marlene Wagman-Geller has done it again! She's written another fascinating book filled with interesting facts about women who have done so much to make the world a better place. This time though all the mini-biographies tell stories about females who have had fulfilling productive lives even into their later years. With gratitude, I've found this book to be inspiring and has given me hope and encouragement to continue on my own path as I continue to age."
– Jill G. Hall, author of The Silver Shoes and The Black Velvet Coat 

"Others will surprise you as they’ve all done extraordinary things past the date when women are considered “young & fresh.” The book is well written and highly entertaining, but it comes with a message: In a society where ageism is rampant, we need to rethink how we view more mature women because they are capable of greatness."
– Advice Sisters