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Primetime: A New Vision for Midlife
Author(s): Margie Lachman (Author)
- Publisher: S&S/Simon Element
- Publication Date: June 9, 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 368 pages
- ISBN-10: 1668067366
- ISBN-13: 9781668067369
Book Description
We’ve all heard the term “midlife crisis” and the stereotypes that come with it. But what if everything you think you know about midlife is a myth?
In
Primetime, Dr. Margie Lachman draws on her decades of research to debunk these myths and rebrand midlife as the optimal time for personal growth and satisfaction. A professor of psychology at Brandeis University and the director of the Lifespan Lab, Dr. Lachman has spent thirty years studying midlife from a lifespan developmental perspective. Her research reveals the myth of the midlife “crisis”, and other misconceptions such as people in their middle years can’t change and that it is the unhappiest time of life. In reality, only a small percentage of people report experiencing a midlife crisis; personality can change during midlife and many people have a higher sense of well-being and control. It is a time when most are still healthy, highly functioning, mentoring those younger and caring for those older combined with increased knowledge and experience and stronger emotion regulation.This book reveals midlife as a critical time in the life cycle with high generativity and peak responsibility, as well as when we make choices that can impact our later years. With a focus on debunking myths, navigating changes, and planning for the future, she guides readers through making sense of the past and imagining future possibilities. She also covers the physical, psychological, cognitive, and social changes that accompany the middle years and illuminates the potential to harness a sense of control in the face of the challenges, constraints, and transitions.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Dr. Margie Lachman, a global leader of lifespan research, provides a transformative journey into the heart of midlife, offering profound insights and strategies that challenge our longstanding misconceptions. Through a blend of compelling anecdotes and robust scientific research, Dr. Lachman masterfully illuminates the potential of our middle years. This book is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit, proving that it’s never too late to create a fulfilling and joyous life.”
—Becca Levy, Ph.D., Professor of Epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health; Professor of Psychology at Yale University; and Author of Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long and Well You Live“Midlife is often portrayed as a drag, an impending crisis right around the corner. In this illuminating book Margie Lachman, one of the world’s leading experts on human development, shatters this and many other pervasive myths about aging. She walks readers through what the science actually says to provide a ray of hope about what midlife has to offer.”
—Ethan Kross, International Bestselling Author of Chatter and Shift“In
Primetime, Lachman tackles the bad reputation of middle age and explains why it’s fundamentally wrong. Drawing on decades of research, including her seminal work on the landmark MacArthur Study of Midlife, she weaves complex findings into an engaging narrative about this misunderstood stage of life. Her warmth and humor shine through on every page, making it essential reading for anyone in or approaching middle age.” —Laura L. Carstensen, Ph.D., Founding Director, Stanford Center on Longevity; Professor of Psychology; and the Fairleigh S. Dickinson Jr. Professor in Public Policy, Stanford UniversityAbout the Author
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