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Reviewed by Dr. Karen Hutchins Pirnot for Readers' Favorite
"I'm too Young to Be This Old" by Poppy Smith is an updated version of her 1997 book. The author concentrates on women reaching the middle years and what life has in store for them. She encourages self-exploration via asking questions of self, friends and at times, a Christian counselor. In general, the author encourages women to ask about what is happening currently that might be different from roles and attitudes in previous years. She encourages readers to be open and honest about their own self assessments and to cease dwelling on "ifs, musts and have-nots." She explains how to begin to realize those goals. There are hints on how to formulate current goals and how to go about initiating those goals. As this is Christian literature, there are frequent references about how asking God for help and guidance will make one's resolve stronger and more effective.
Perhaps the most helpful section of the book addresses the issues of middle-aged women feeling caught between loyalties to their own children and their aging parents. Again, helpful questions assist the reader in delineating the nature of the feelings of entrapment and the feelings of needing a bit more self-efficacy and independence from serving others. As this was an updated version, I was a bit surprised to see a reference to sitting in the smoking section of an airplane. Overall, I did not see much revision from the previous version, although I found the book both helpful and enjoyable.
