For the woman who is ready to begin again
Self-healing, self-reflection & self-love for women who are ready to begin again.
If you've hit fifty and found yourself asking — who am I now? — this book is for you. Twenty-five poems and fifteen guided writing exercises to help you let go, forgive yourself, and step into this chapter with joy.
“The book touched my heart and I could feel a quick flashback of my whole life.”
— Titly, India
Meet Anu
From a little girl who rhymed poems dedicated to her dad, a young adult riding on a poetic horse to win poetry competitions, to a crazy mom who chucked her career in management to raise her kids, an ardent fan who ventured into journalism with a dream to meet SRK (aka Shah Rukh Khan) and is still starry-eyed! And then she moved to Singapore as a trailing spouse, and found herself — like many women do — quietly reinventing.
A passionate mental health advocate, Anu launched #TAP (Take a Pause) during COVID — conducting workshops for women, youth and seniors that reached over 2,000 people across India. Her debut book Free Fifties became an Amazon Bestseller in two categories and the Most Gifted Book in a third, all within one month of release. The free workshops it inspired have since reached over 1,000 women. She is currently working on her second book.
Out Now
"Reflect, recollect, reminisce, rejoice & recover."
Are you questioning who you are as you hit half century? Struggling to let go of past hurts, or find forgiveness for yourself? Ready — perhaps for the first time — to put your own happiness first?
Free Fifties is 25 poems, prose and 15 guided writing exercises that walk you through a journey of self-discovery — from the woman you were, to the woman you are becoming. Finding forgiveness, falling in love with yourself again, and stepping into this beautiful phase with confidence and joy.
You are your first love, your first friend, your first priority. Get to know yourself, accept yourself, and fall in love with yourself all over again.
Workshops & Events
Free Fifties Workshop
A guided journey through the book's themes of self-healing, identity, and reinvention. Open to all women navigating life's second act.
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Author Talk
From corporate keynotes to community gatherings — Anu speaks on self-healing, mental health, and the power of finding yourself again.
Invite Anu →Stories & Reflections
Slice of Life
The autumn of 2018 heralded a new season in my life.
Personal Essay · Read on Substack
Mental Health
The most important conversations happen in the quiet. A reflection on pausing to come back to yourself.
Reflection · Read on Substack
Self-Discovery
At a crossroads on the brink of the fifties — I reminisce about the free-spirited, carefree girl who began her journey with dreams and ambitions.
Essay · Read on Substack
Readers worldwide
I’ve just finished reading Free Fifties and I can’t wait to dive back in with pencil in hand. The impact it had took me by surprise — I found myself nodding along, pausing, smiling and being inspired. Highly recommended — not just for those nearing fifty but for anyone who wants to accept and love themselves.
I simply loved Free Fifties. Each poem and activity resonated deeply, reminding me of the importance of taking time for self-reflection and self-care. A powerful tool for anyone looking to enhance their self-worth and live authentically.
Free Fifties is very therapeutic and helped me understand myself better. Forgiveness is a great virtue and I forgive myself for being my biggest critic — and I accept myself for the way I am. Your kind words will help a lot of us better ourselves.
In the Spotlight
Press Conference
Free Fifties book launch press conference
Radio Interview
Radio interview at My FM
Anthology Launch
Anthology launch at New Delhi World Book Fair
Panelist at CII
Panelist at Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Birthday Celebration
Free Fifties gifted at a 50th birthday celebration
Readers
Women with their copies of Free Fifties
Author's Corner
Author's Corner at the World Book Fair, New Delhi
Press Coverage
Free Fifties featured across national publications
Book Launch — Chitkara University
Book launch at Chitkara University
Author Talk — IMS Ghaziabad
Author talk at Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad
Press Conference
Anu speaking at the Free Fifties book launch press conference
Free Fifties book launch press conference
Radio interview at My FM
Anthology launch at New Delhi World Book Fair
Panelist at Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Speaking at CII Women's panel
Media coverage of Free Fifties across national publications
Featured on 'My Accent is No Accident' — Episode 20: Ageless Empowerment: Self Healing Journey Beyond 50
Free Fifties featured across national publications
Book launch at Chitkara University
Author talk at Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad
Free Fifties book launch press conference — media coverage