The first day after I retired and the alarm clock did not go off, I wandered out through the French doors from our bedroom to the courtyard, cup of coffee in hand. I realized I was completely alone for the first time in a long time. In this peaceful moment, a single thought exploded in my mind: What do I do now?
Transitioning to Retirement with Courage and Grace is a road map for women who seek God’s guidance in all seasons of their lives and particularly in times of change. It is filled with practical suggestions, pertinent facts, gentle humor, and the transparency of an author who hopes to be seen as a supportive guide and friend.
Ways to prepare spirit, soul, body, personal relationships, and social living for retirement are discussed. Ways to handle the irritations, struggles, and fears that are frequently a part of any life transition are examined. The effects of change and how to implement strategies to work with change are discussed. Finally, we’ll talk about ways to enrich the retirement experience and pass a legacy forward.
The pathway through retirement is a mini transition that closely resembles the journey through life. The same change and decision-making strategies, persistence, flexibility, curiosity, and scriptural principles work for both. The learning from this book, therefore, can be applied to other life changes as well.
What the readers say…
What an incredible resource and source of encouragement! In Transitioning to Retirement with Courage and Grace, Jane Owen provides unique insights and practical activities that lay the groundwork for a God-centered retirement. It is a must-read for women of all ages.
—Anne Harrison,
Women’s Ministry Director, First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Jane Owen’s book Transitioning to Retirement with Courage and Grace is a woman’s do-it-yourself, tailor-made guide to retirement. This helpful guide can be used years before you actually retire.
—Ann Work Goodrich,
Author of Your 650,000 Hour Deadline.
Dr. Jane Owen doesn’t just help you prepare for a successful and fulfilling retirement; her Biblically-based hints for the reader’s “prime time” are good guidance for women of any age. It will help you focus on an investment with the best return—God’s plan for you and your lasting legacy.
—Marjorie Hodges Parker,
Author of Shaken to the Core (and Finding God’s Strength).