Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get ..., Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get ..., Brooke Shields
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Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old
Thoughts on Aging as a Woman

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Author: Brooke Shields, Rachel Bertsche

Narrator: Brooke Shields

Unabridged: 9 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/14/2025


Synopsis

"Narrating her own work, Shields maintains a balance between lightheartedness and sincerity, injecting moments of humor even as she contends that aging can be beautiful and freeing.”—Library Journal

"The overarching themes of empowerment and comfort in one's own skin even if it is no longer wrinkle free are a perfect listen for those who enjoy celebrity-narrated memoirs.”—AudioFile

From the face of a generation comes a voice of experience, honesty and truth. Brooke Shields narrates a powerful account of her aging experience. A master storyteller, Brooke delivers a remarkable narration with humor and grace. Be prepared to listen, laugh and learn as she flips the script on the idea of what it means for a woman to grow older.

Brooke Shields has spent a lifetime in the public eye. Growing up as a child actor and model, her every feature was scrutinized, her every decision judged. Today Brooke faces a different kind of scrutiny: that of being a “woman of a certain age.”

And yet, for Brooke, the passage of time has brought freedom. At fifty-nine, she feels more comfortable in her skin, more empowered and confident than she did decades ago in those famous Calvin Kleins. Now, in Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old, she’s changing the narrative about women and aging.

This is an era, insists Brooke, when women are reclaiming agency and power, not receding into the shadows. These are the years when we get to decide how we want to live—when we get to write our own stories.

With remarkable candor, Brooke bares all, painting a vibrant and optimistic picture of being a woman in the prime of her life, while dismantling the myths that have, for too long, dimmed that perception. Sharing her own life experiences with humor and humility, and weaving together research and reporting, Brooke takes aim at the systemic factors that contribute to age-related bias.

By turns inspiring, moving, and galvanizing, Brooke’s honesty and vulnerability will resonate with women everywhere, and spark a new conversation about the power and promise of midlife.

A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.

About Brooke Shields

BROOKE SHIELDS is an actress, author, mother, and wife. She is the author of two previous books, Down Came the Rain and There Was a Little Girl. She resides with her family in New York City, where she was born.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) on January 24, 2025

Very enjoyable memoir, will definitely resonate with women over 40. I listened to this as an audiobook narrated by Shields, and could really relate to the story. In this book, she looks at her life as it relates to aging--how it affects her work, her family, her health, and her mindset. I appreciate......more

Goodreads review by Cindy on March 07, 2025

Brooke Shields wants you to know she’s not just aging—she’s thriving. And sure, that’s inspiring… if you’re Brooke Shields. First off, let’s address the obvious: Brooke Shields is aging like a bottle of top-shelf wine sealed in a vault somewhere (and probably blessed by skincare wizards), so her ins......more

Goodreads review by Tonya on January 24, 2025

The first word that comes to mind after reading this is validation. Brooke Shields’ words are powerful, reassuring, and relatable. “ I am woman, hear me MORE,” she proclaims, and I love it! This is an important read for all women, especially those like me who are of a certain age. If you have ever f......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on May 03, 2025

I’m so glad I read this. Thank you Oprah for adding it to your list! When I was in grade school, I went to Catholic school even though my family wasn’t Catholic. It was the best private school my parents could afford for my brother and me, and they felt it was a safer environment than the public scho......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on December 29, 2024

In her newest work, Brooke Shields offers a candid perspective on mature womanhood, aging, and how society views women in these contexts. This insightful book draws from her own life experiences to strengthen the narrative that women are systematically treated differently as they age. She shares her......more