Why My Books Are Resonating with Women Over 50 (and Why Peace, Change & Success Are Ageless)

Women over 50 are redefining peace, success, and purpose—and Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino’s bestselling guidebooks are helping them rise, thrive, and evolve.

By Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino

There’s a quiet but powerful movement happening—and I see it every time I hear from a woman who picks up one of my books and says, “This is the first time I’ve felt truly seen.”

Whether it’s The Change Guidebook, The Success Guidebook, or my upcoming release The Peace Guidebook, these books are resonating deeply with women over 50—not just because they offer tools for transformation, but because they meet readers exactly where they are: wise, experienced, evolving, and still reaching for more.

The Myth of “Too Late” Is Finally Cracking

For decades, women have been subtly (and sometimes blatantly) told that after a certain age, their storylines start to fade. That reinvention is reserved for the young. That peace, success, and change belong to those just starting out.

But if you’re a woman in your 50s, 60s, or beyond—you know that’s simply not true.

This season of life isn’t a slow fade; it’s a powerful turning point.

You’ve lived. You’ve learned. You’ve let go. And now, perhaps more than ever, you’re ready to reclaim your life on your own terms—with less fluff, more freedom, and deeper peace.

That’s exactly where my books meet you.

Why These Messages Matter Now

Each of The Guidebook Series—Change, Success, and Peace—offers a path forward that doesn’t rely on hustle or outside validation. They’re about coming home to yourself, at every age and every stage.

Here’s why these books are resonating with women over 50:

✅ They honor lived experience. You’re not starting from scratch. These books don’t ignore what you’ve already been through—they help you build on it.

✅ They make space for reflection and reinvention. Through stories, exercises, and principles rooted in real life, the books invite you to explore what’s still possible—without pressure.

✅ They don’t tell you what to do. They guide you to listen to yourself. Women over 50 are more intuitive than ever. These books simply help amplify that inner voice.

✅ They speak to your now. Whether you're transitioning careers, navigating an empty nest, rebuilding after loss, or reimagining what success looks like, these books help you reframe it all through peace, purpose, and possibility.

Peace, Change, and Success Are Ageless

I’ve always believed that transformation is not a one-time event—it’s a lifelong practice. And the truth is, many women over 50 are doing some of their most profound growing and changing right now.

Here’s what I see:

A woman reentering the workforce after caregiving—leading with wisdom, not insecurity.
A woman finally prioritizing her health, not because she “should,” but because she wants to thrive.
A woman writing her first book, starting a nonprofit, launching a podcast—because her voice matters now more than ever.
A woman redefining what “success” looks like after years of living by someone else’s definition.

These women aren’t slowing down. They’re waking up. They’re shedding what no longer serves them and stepping into the most authentic, peaceful, and purposeful versions of themselves.

What Readers Are Saying

“At 62, I thought I’d missed my chance. The Change Guidebook reminded me that it’s never too late to align with my truth. I’ve since started a business I dreamed about for decades.”– Linda M.

“I’ve spent years achieving ‘success,’ but I finally realized I hadn’t defined it for myself. The Success Guidebook helped me do just that—and now, I feel more fulfilled than I ever have.”– Cheryl A.

“The Change Guidebook brought me back to myself after caregiving burnout. For the first time, I’m making room for my healing and my hope.”– Denise R.

You’re Not Behind. You’re Becoming.

If you're reading this and you’re over 50, I want you to know this:

You are not behind.

You are right on time.

Your voice, your ideas, your growth—they still matter. Peace is still yours to claim. Success is still yours to define. Change is still yours to welcome.

And that’s why these books were written.

Because peace, change, and success are ageless—and so are you.

Explore the Guidebook Series:

📘 The Change Guidebook🔗 Learn More

📘 The Success Guidebook🔗 Learn More

📘 The Peace Guidebook (Coming April 2026)🔗 Pre-Order

Let’s Keep Growing, Together

If this resonated with you, I invite you to join my newsletter community or explore coaching and courses through the Best Ever You Network. Because becoming your best doesn’t stop at any age—it just gets better.

With love,

Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino

Founder of Best Ever You

Bestselling Author of The Guidebook Series (The Peace Guidebook is co-written with Dr. Katie Eastman, who just celebrated her 65th birthday!)