GEN-X The Adult Era: Designing a Life of Wellness (on our own as usual) can be pre-ordered on...
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“Why did nobody warn me about the perils of midlife and menopause?”
From the throes of her own hot flashes and bustling career, renowned podcast host and wellness expert April Raque is giving what GEN-Xers never got - instruction to get through this next part of life. When her own health bucked April off the corporate conveyor belt mid-way through life, she landed with a thud. And then she did as any good GEN-X kid would: she figured it out. Using her formal education in health, wellness, and design alongside the trademark independence of her generation, April crafted her own mid-life chapter into a place of joy.
With the October 7, 2025 release of the book from the Rebeca Books fall line, GEN-X women will be equipped to become the boss of their midlife, too. The water hose is flowing and the street lights are nowhere near turning on. Climb up in the clubhouse for some frank talk about managing the challenges and changes unique to this mid-life moment and designing it all into a life of wellness.
WHO SHOULD READ THIS BOOK
More and more, and rightfully so, GEN-X women are searching for a way to have a better life. One free of stress, more authentically aligned, full of purpose and joy. Midlife has become a moment to free ourselves of the shackles we’ve grown up with, in order to have a liberating, authentic, and very personal experience. It’s time for a different perspective and more guidance on how to explore oneself and the possibility of doing midlife and life differently than what we as GEN-X women were conditioned to expect and accept.
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​I couldn't be more excited and scared all at the same time. This book is an opportunity for GEN-X women to have a better life. While I used my life as a foundation of the book, it was my conversations and experiences with the women I love in my life that really crafted the entire narrative. This book is a love letter to the tenacity and resilience of my beloved, often forgotten, generation of incredible women, and a guide to how to live the life you want to live - on your own terms, as usual.
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- April
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
In a nut shell, the approach is...
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No Rules
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No Restrictions
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No Plans
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No Wrong Answers
Let’s be honest—by now, you know yourself better than anyone else. You know what keeps you up at night, what you’re ready to take on, where you want your life to go, and how you want to get there.
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This book is your companion for navigating midlife on your own terms. It covers the essentials of health and aging, helps you manage the stress that often comes with this chapter, rethink boundaries, break free from diet culture’s outdated rules, and set the foundation for lasting, meaningful lifestyle changes—all while giving yourself the grace you deserve. Before long, you’ll feel stronger, more confident, energized, and genuinely excited about what’s ahead. It’s time to live better and feel younger, longer.
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Think of this as your go-to guide for transformation—a resource to support you as you reconnect with your body, your purpose, and your power.
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By the time you turn the last page, you’ll be inspired by what you’ve accomplished, reassured that your body and mind are built for wellness, and ready to embrace this vibrant stage of life with confidence and clarity.
IT'S TRUE...GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN
And the fun has just begun. April will be traveling throughout North America making appearances and signing copies of her book. If you are interested in learning more about events near you, please join our mailing list.
If you are a member of the press or are interested in inviting April to speak or make an appearance at an event, please reach out to Rebeca Books via email at rebeca@rebecabooks.com
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
April Raque is out to change the perception of what it means to live a healthy life. She’s creating a new consciousness - One where wellness is a practice and healthy aging is appealing, fun, stress-free, easy, and customizable. April is a Mayo Clinic Certified and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), Reiki master, consultant, author, and co-host of the popular podcast Things Mom Never Said: Secrets to Aging Well.
After experiencing manic depression and complete burnout, she charted her own personal path to wellness and her need to inspire other women grew. GEN-X The Adult Era: Designing a Life of Wellness was born out of her personal experience and a lifelong passion for health, wellness, real food, design, and sustainability. April is now a health advocate, guiding others to stand up for their own health and well-being; a health educator providing science-backed inspiration; a podcast host exploring how each generation of women can live better; a wellness consultant supporting healthy lives through the enhanced built-environment; and a positive role model in how finding personal harmony is key to a healthy and happy life.
She knows that you can design the life you want—and the world you love. It is her mission to make the world a place where healthy and happy are the norm, not the exception.
Disclaimer:
This book should not substitute for professional psychological or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions about your personal situation, health or medical condition.