BOOKS
Writing that brings life's transitions into deeper focus
Deborah Wagner’s books extend her exploration of how we understand change, relationships, identity, health, and the experiences that reshape our lives. Through personal insight and psychological perspective, they offer another way to make sense of life’s transitions.
THE THIEF AND THE GIFT
Finding meaning in the experiences that change us
The Thief and the Gift explores the profound changes that occur when illness enters a family and familiar roles begin to shift. Drawing from personal experience and psychological insight, Deborah examines caregiving, loss, love, and the unexpected ways difficult experiences can reshape how we understand ourselves and one another.
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THE FIFTH DECADE
Understanding the changes that reshape midlife
The Fifth Decade explores the physical, emotional, and psychological changes women experience during perimenopause and midlife. Dr. Wagner brings psychological perspective to a period that can feel confusing and disruptive, helping women better understand what is changing and navigate this stage of life with greater clarity and self-understanding.
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WRITING BEYOND THE BOOKS
The conversation continues
Dr. Wagner's writing continues beyond the pages of her books. Through ongoing Insights, she explores the psychological and emotional dimensions of change, relationships, identity, caregiving, health, and the transitions that shape our lives.
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Where Would You Like to Go Next?
Continue exploring Dr. Wagner's work through the ideas, experiences, and perspectives that connect her writing, insights, and approach to understanding life’s transitions.
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Topics & Transitions
Discover ideas and experiences related to identity, relationships, change, adaptation, purpose, loss, health, aging, work, caregiving, and other life transitions.
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Insights
Read Dr. Wagner's articles and reflections on the psychological and emotional dimensions of change and the experiences that shape our lives.
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About Deborah
Learn more about Dr. Wagner's perspective, professional experience, and the work that shapes her understanding of people, change, and life's transitions.
Psychologist | Author | Expert on Life's Transitions
Exploring how we understand, navigate, and integrate the changes and challenges that shape our lives.
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