A Non-Swimmer Considers Her Mikvah: On Becoming Jewish After Fifty

Author Mary E. Carter became Jewish after age fifty. This is her story. It's a story about creating a new life and making changes as an older adult. More than a how-to book, Carter takes the reader through her process of self-reflection and growth and provides insights into her family and cultural influences. She discusses: finding rabbis, attending classes, studying, making a Hebrew name, and the commitment at the mikvah. This is a book for anyone thinking about becoming Jewish as an adult. This is also a book for anyone considering any form of major change after age fifty. Carter demonstrates that it is possible for an older person to continue growing and changing later in life. This is not to say that everyone can or will, but, certainly, anyone can try. L'Chaim!This is Mary E. Carter's second book. Her first book, Electronic Highway Robbery: An Artist's Guide to Copyrights in the Digital Era was published by Peachpit Press and received enthusiastic recognition from copyright attorneys:"Accolades for writing the most charming book on copyright certainly belong to Mary E. Carter, a graphic designer who should also receive a bravery award for tackling the subject of copyright without a law degree." ―Tad Crawford, Communication Arts Magazine Design Annual 1996About the Author - artist, advertising copywriter, graphic designer, entrepreneur, proto-blogger as The Chicken Lady on The WELL.com, and author, Mary E. Carter has made several life changes. In this book she explores the process of change later in life.… (more)