Living the Empty Nest: A Life Beyond Mothering by local Wheatbelt author Dr Teresa O’Brien explores women’s experiences in mid and later life, grounded in regional insights.
Drawing on her family’s boarding school experience and the surprise of an early empty nest, the book also examines midlife identity, loneliness, resilience, and the evolving roles of women in later life. Themes like travel, grandparenting, and legacy reflect women’s lives over the years and resonate deeply with Wheatbelt families.
