Life is a tricky, often difficult journey, so few qualities are more important to our health and peace of mind than resilience of spirit. Carol Orsborn, an internationally recognized businesswoman, theologian, and motivational speaker, has created an inspiring guide to one hundred different ways to find wisdom and strength in an uncertain world. Her stories, anecdotes, and practical advice--inspired by the teachings of spiritual masters from both Eastern and Western traditions--are guarant...

In her breakthrough generational memoir, Boomer expert Carol Orsborn relates the ups and downs of a tumultuous year spent facing, busting, and ultimately triumphing over the stereotypes of growing old. Along the way, she nurtures a love-starved friend through a doomed affair with a younger man, wrestles with the meaning of an exploding fish, and regains her passion for life at the side of her squirrel-crazed dog, Lucky.The message is as deep as it is engaging. In Carol’s own words,...

Foreword by Paco Underhill Women make the vast majority of purchasing decisions in the United States, spending trillions of dollars every year on everything from food and clothing to appliances, cars, vacations, real estate, and much more. One huge, affluent segment of that demographic wields more spending clout than any other: Baby-Boomer women. Born between 1946 and 1964, these women represent a portion of the buying public no marketer can afford to ignore. With successful careers, inves...

In this 2024 conversation with Justine Willis Toms, Orsborn shares the concept of embracing old age as a transformative process. She emphasizes the importance of accepting reality, embracing mortality, and recognizing one's belovedness. Orsborn differentiates between hope and expectation, advocating for hope as a vision without attachment to outcomes. She highlights the spiritual journey as a practice of humility, surrender, and curiosity. Orsborn also touches on the evolutionary purpose o...

Is it possible to be downsized, get a pink slip, hunt for a job, go through rejection, and keep your spirit intact? This is the question Carol Orsborn faced when she, like so many others, was forced to reassess her values, her courage, and her faith during one of life's difficult times.

As featured in Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper!• 2025 Nautilus Gold Award• Presents years of weekly inspiration and practices pointing the way forward through every conceivable mood, opportunity, and stumbling block on the spiritual journey through the second half of life• Includes quotes and stories by and about mystics, sages, and old souls from ancient through contemporary times who have walked this path before us• Shares insightful guidance...

In midst of writing a book on resilience Orsborn was diagnosed with breast cancer, which gave her the opportunity to practice it for real! Now cancer-free, she offers her own experience together with the teachings of spiritual masters from both Eastern and Western traditions to help us all learn to rebound gracefully from the setbacks we inevitably encounter.