Burning Woman: Memoirs of an Elder

Sharon Strong, a 65-year-old artist, writer, and psychologist, has a transformational decade ahead of her, erecting sculptures on the Black Rock Desert at Burning Man, trekking in the Himalayas, and meeting the love of her life. However, life takes unexpected turns, and the Great Recession forces her to close her gallery and end her Burning Man journey. A wildfire destroys her home and art studio, incinerating her work of twenty years. Despite the challenges, Sharon honors her experiences and encourages readers to embrace aging with strength and purpose.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2022
Publisher: She Writes Press

Sharon Strong, a sixty-five-year-old artist, writer, and psychologist, defies cultural stereotypes and embraces the next decade as the most transformational years of her life. At sixty-six, she erects a monumental sculpture on the Black Rock Desert at Burning Man, marking the beginning of a series of art installations. At sixty-seven, she treks in the Himalayas, seeking adventure and personal growth. At seventy, she meets the love of her life and begins a new life with him. To honor her seventy-fifth year, she delves into an inward journey with psilocybin mushrooms. However, life takes unexpected turns. The Great Recession forces Sharon to close her gallery, and a wildfire destroys her home, including her art studio and twenty years of work. Despite these challenges, Sharon honors her experiences, recognizing that they shape her identity. Ultimately, Burning Woman is a passionate love story about the adventure of aging, inspiring readers to embrace their strength and live their lives with pride and purpose.

Dimension: 215 x 139 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781647423773