by Amy Downing | Jul 22, 2025 | Reinvention & Confidence
I’ve always believed that war leaves far more damage than triumph.It leaves wounds that stretch across generations, takes lives, and reshapes entire societies often without real resolution. As I continue my War and Peace Slow Read, that belief has only deepened....
by Amy Downing | Jul 17, 2025 | Reinvention & Confidence
One thing I hear from a lot of women over 50 is this:“I don’t know what I want to do next.” Maybe you’re wondering whether to go back to work, take on a volunteer role that actually lights you up, or simply feel useful and engaged again. Maybe you’re not looking for a...
by Amy Downing | Apr 3, 2025 | Reinvention & Confidence
Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace is not just a novel—it’s an exploration of life’s big questions, wrapped up in history, drama, and deep insights into human nature. As you know, I’m doing a slow read of this famously huge book, taking my time to soak in each...
by Amy Downing | Feb 3, 2025 | Reinvention & Confidence
Book Club: A Slow Read of War and Peace " Read More Embracing the Slow Read: A year with War & Peace Have you ever tried a “slow read” before? I hadn’t even heard of the concept until I discovered it on Gretchen Rubin’s Happier podcast. As a lifelong...
