Author Miranda July poses next to her novel,

Author Miranda July poses next to her novel, "All Fours" / Elizabeth Weinberg/Amazon

Our culture is full of stories about what it's like to be young: to find yourself, to fall in love, to leave home. But there aren't nearly as many scripts for what middle age might look like, especially for women. This week, host Brittany Luse is joined by author and filmmaker Miranda July, whose new novel 'All Fours' dives deep into the mystery and miracle of being a middle aged woman.

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Tags: women and aging  aging in america  all fours  middle age  midlife crisis  miranda july