“In the next decade a huge number of women will be making a work-related transition from a lifetime career to whatever comes next . . . This book provides a valuable orientation to this process; it is rich in practical advice and inspiration.”
—Jennie Chin Hansen, President, AARP


This book compiles concrete evidence that the angst of friends and colleagues is, in fact, part of a flood of concern across the nation. The good news is, we are not alone. The better news is, there are some answers here, or at least signposts that point the way to new possibilities.
—Lynn Sherr, Correspondent with ABC’s “20/20,” from the Foreword to Smart Women Don’t Retire – They Break Free


“The Transition Network (TTN) . . . is the only organization I know that zeroes in on the needs of successful women as they enter a new and productive transition in their lives . . . Now they have developed an invaluable handbook that spells out the challenges along the way, along with solid advice about how to meet them.”
—Suzanne Braun Levine, first editor in chief of Ms. magazine and author of Inventing the Rest of Our Lives: Women in Second Adulthood


“Women are investing in their health by being part of The Transition Network—making the connections to explore retirement, finding new friends, and engaging in social and volunteer activities. This book will spread that message to women across the country.”
—Dr. Eileen Hoffman, clinical associate professor of medicine NYU School of Medicine, specialist in women’s health, pioneer in the field of gender-based medicine


“All women 50+ should read this book . . . regardless of where they are on their retirement journey!”
—Jeri Sedlar, coauthor of Don’t Retire, REWIRE! senior advisor to the Conference Board on the Mature Workforce


“I love this book . . . the essential guide for women . . . insightful, compassionate, and practical. Every woman can find herself on these pages. Reading the book is like sitting down with a wise friend and working it all out together.”
—Abigail Trafford, author of My Time: Making the Most of the Bonus Decades after Fifty and health columnist, Washington Post


“The Transition Network is an inspiration to creative and inspired women everywhere who seek to redefine their futures post-retirement. I will highly recommend this book to every woman who is beginning the next phase of post-professional life.”
—Maddy Dychtwald, author of Cycles: How We Will Live, Work, and Buy


“Ending a job that has dominated your life and finding a replacement isn't easy….This book answers the questions we all have about how to use what we know, change course, enjoy life in a new way, and stay involved in the world.”
—Marlene Sanders, former network news correspondent


“Today's 40, 50, and 60-year-old women are experiencing a profound transition in their lives – what comes after the main career? The Transition Network is a godsend for these women, guiding and challenging them to all the possibilities that will make this phase in their lives better than they ever dared dream.”
--Ruth Wooden, President, Public Agenda


“The Transition Network is the nation’s leading organization helping women find new opportunities in the second half of life. They are in the vanguard of a new group of boomers redirecting their vast skills to work that promises not only to be personally meaningful—but to mean a great deal to the larger community. This will be an invaluable handbook for the woman who is grappling with her redefinition of retirement.”
--Marc Freedman, Founder and President of Civic Ventures


“The Transition Network addresses the next stage of women’s development. As my friends and I grow older the importance of The Transition Network (TTN), its values and its creative approach to aging is becoming an important component of our lives. TTN is innovative and in touch with what women think and want and this book provides those who are starting out with important information.”
—Sheila Wellington, Clinical Professor of Management, Stern/NYU School of Business and former President of Catalyst