Comeback Careers

Rethink, Refresh, Reinvent Your Success—At 40, 50, and Beyond

By: Mika Brzezinski, Ginny Brzezinski

Narrated by: Mika Brzezinski, Ginny Brzezinski

STRONG, WISER, BETTER

An Essential Guide for Reentering, Reinventing, or Rebooting Your Career at Any Age

So many women hit their 40s or 50s and realize: it's time for a career change. Maybe you're yearning to try something new, or you're sensing that layoffs are coming and you need a backup plan. Perhaps you paused, or downsized your career to raise children, and you're ready to rejoin the workforce. How do you reboot, relaunch, return to, or reinvent a career at age 40? Or 50? Or 60? And how can you create a career and life that will provide you with purpose and financial security for years to come?

In Comeback Careers, New York Times bestselling author and co-host of MSNBC's Morning Joe Mika Brzezinski and her sister-in-law Ginny Brzezinski have teamed up toshow you that career reinvention is possibleat any age. You have the skills, experience,and maturity; it's time to own them. For thisbook, Mika and Ginny interviewed dozens ofcareer-changers working in a variety of fields,from finance to academics to the arts. Theyshare successful relaunchers' secrets to overcomingobstacles, both internal and external, andtheir step-by-step processes and candid advice.They also reveal key strategies from top jobcoaches, résumé-writers, and LinkedIn experts,tailored to the special challenges of mid-careerjobseekers.

It's time to rewrite the narrative. You are stronger, wiser, and better at the midpoint, and Comeback Careers is a roadmap to your career reinvention and fulfillment.

Critic reviews

PARADE, "25 Self-Help Books To Get Your 2020 Off on The Right Foot"

"Whether you are running for elected office, asking for a promotion, or returning to work after time off raising your children, you need to know your power, know your value, and know your 'why.' Have confidence in what you have to say, in what you bring to the table, and have a vision for what you are going to do. This book is the guide to help craft your plan.Read it and know your power, at any age."—SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI

"Women leave the workforce for many reasons, but they face a common challenge when they try to re-enter. This is a critical, empowering, and practical book for any woman who wants to jump back in the workplace. As Mika shows, you can be the author of the next chapter of your life."—ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, Founderand CEO of Thrive Global

"Mika has done it again! Mika has partnered with Ginny to offer additional pertinent, valuable, and practical advice for anyone contemplating a career reinvention or extension of a current job."—MARTHA STEWART, Founder ofMartha Stewart Living Omnimedia

"An immensely useful blueprint for any woman thinking about a professional reinvention."—INDRA NOOYI, Former CEO ofPepsiCo.

"WARNING! Don't pick up this book unless you are prepared to actually take your career to the next level, return to work, or reinvent your work life...The Brzezinskis have created a modern bible for anyone trying to launch themselves back into the workforce: 33% empathy and sympathy, 33% inspiration, plus the 33% kick-in-the butt you need to get moving in the right direction."—LESLEY JANE SEYMOUR,Founder of CoveyClub and former editor in chief of More and MarieClaire

Great Book

This was so good. I went to buy the book at Barnes & Nobles and they were sold out but I was able to get the audible and it was great. Very good information and how to use the information given.

The Standard

Mika and Ginny Brzezinski have put together a powerhouse resource for the person who is engaged in the process of a career change, reinvention and the structured steps to accomplish the imagined and position themselves for real success.

Their advice is cogent, practical and relevant. It helped me establish my Linked In presence and to know my worth. I highly recommend Comeback Careers by Mika and Ginny Brzezinski.

There is hope for women over 40!

Very informative and inspiring. I know that this book will help me on my journey.

Best Self Hep Book I’ve Read

I recommend this book to anyone relaunching their career. It has lots of practical tools and communicates a frank perspective on what to expect and how position yourself. I wish I had read it sooner.

Reboot your Career

Great guide for women like me who have been on a career break and are wondering or working on how to get back into the workforce. This book is a roadmap/how-to as well as a huge confidence builder no matter what your age or how many years you have been on a career break.