Break Through
Book overview
In Break Through, sixteen courageous midlife women from across Canada open up about their personal journeys of breakdowns that led to powerful breakthroughs. These co-authors–ranging in age, experience and wisdom over three decades–come from diverse backgrounds, including leadership, business, law, health care, and education. Through deeply personal stories and experiences, they share how they faced the emotional, mental, and physical upheavals of midlife and emerged stronger, more self-aware, and fully committed to reclaiming their lives.
Whether facing separation and divorce, surviving abuse and trauma, dealing with affairs, navigating grief and loss, or living with chronic pain and illness, each woman writes with raw honesty about how her world fell apart. And yet, through courage, resilience, and self-compassion, they all found a way to rise again.
Why This Book Matters
For too long, society has told women how they should look, act, and feel as they age, often instilling fear and feelings of invisibility. Break Through challenges those outdated narratives. This book is a beacon of hope for women in midlife who are feeling stuck, alone, or lost. Through these inspiring stories, readers will see that breaking down is not the end, but often the catalyst for profound growth and self-discovery.
Who Is This Book For?
Break Through is for every woman who finds herself at a crossroads in midlife—whether grappling with an ending, seeking a new direction, or reclaiming her voice. It’s for women who are tired of societal expectations and ready to carve their own path.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Who am I…now?” this book is for you.
Themes Explored
The authors explore a wide range of themes relevant to midlife, including:
The Breakdown: feeling lost, burnout, marriage collapse, passionate anger, and struggling to survive.
The Breakthrough: finding self-worth, setting boundaries, career transitions, learning self-love, starting anew, and perseverance.
Some of the common life transitions include:
Self-abandonment
Surviving toxic family dynamics
Rebellion and courage during a separation
Navigating menopause and empty nest syndrome
Mental and physical health challenges
Re-imagining midlife identity
Breaking Down to BreakThrough
In these stories, readers will find women who have experienced everything from personal to professional breakdowns, only to come out on the other side more resilient, more determined, and more self-assured. These stories offer a hopeful message that no matter how messy life gets, midlife can be a time of powerful transformation.
Break Through is not just a book—it’s a movement. It invites every woman to claim her worth, find her voice, and take her turn in life’s next chapter.