From The Open Field comes this empathetic, practical, and deeply relatable exploration of midlife today—and a field guide to do it your way.
For too long, society has marked the forties as a decade of decline and predictability. But the truth is, it’s anything but. Shaped by thrilling possibilities, your forties can be a time of profound self-discovery. You know yourself better than ever, and are finally ready to let go of the “shoulds.”
Being 40 crafts a new narrative that captures the diverse experiences of women entering midlife today, shattering the limiting stories.
On Sale: May 5th, 2026
About the Author
Stacey Lindsay is a journalist and editor whose work focuses on women’s issues, spirituality, and civics. She is the author of the forthcoming book, Being 40: The Decade of Letting Go and Embracing Who We Are. She grew up in Massachusetts, received her undergraduate degree from Emerson College, and earned an MA in journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
As a multimedia journalist, Stacey has reported for local and national television, radio, print, and digital outlets and has interviewed hundreds of public figures and civilians about the lives we lead and the lives we seek. She lives outside Seattle with her husband and their rescue pup.
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