Product Description

Midlife Mavericks chronicles a new trend--American and Canadian women building better lives for themselves in Mexico's beautiful colonial villages. Seventeen women (ages 40 to 81) share the intimate details of why they came and how they've coped and excelled (or not)in sunny, peaceful Mexico.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #195792 in Books
• Published on: 2000-09-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 200 pages

Review
A great read, simply could not put it down. So down to earth, Karen Blue and her mavericks are amazing. -- Surf-Mexico.com, February 2006

All of the stories are funny, touching, heartfelt,and inspiring. -- Mexicofile.com, March 2004

Blue and her confidantes tackle hard questions head-on, with disarming honesty. -- The Peoples Guide, October 1, 2000

Probably the best collection of stories I’ve ever seen about Americans living abroad is Midlife Mavericks. -- The Big Blue Marble, February 1, 2002

The experiences of these mavericks in finding, reclaiming and redefining the most authentic parts of themselves will inspire you. -- Mexico Connect, an on-line magazine, June 1, 2000

From the Publisher
Feature stories in AARP, Newsweek, Time and television spots on CBS have recently featured this author as they investigate why so many Americans and Canadians are heading south to Mexico. You can buy many travel books on the area, but this book is the only one to document the "experience" of moving to and living in Mexico. Those feelings don't go out of date and the book lives successfully on. If you've considered packing up and heading south, this is one book you won't want to miss. Even you guys will resonate with the stories in this book.

From the Author
Cozy up on a comfortable couch and share a margarita with successful women who have found an alternative to high-stress careers. Sip a glass of wine with empty nesters seeking adventure and drink a glass of iced tea with retirees living in comfort on just their Social Security income.

You'll laugh and cry with these gutsy gringas as they openly share their hopes and joys, fears and disappointments. I hope you'll feel like you've been sitting at the table with us and that you've already made some friends in Mexico.