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Aging Out

An Exploration of Caregiving, Community, and How Americans Grow Old

de Lucy Schiller ...

Part of the New York Times’ "Nonfiction Everyone Will Be Reading This Summer"One of LA Times' "10 Books to Read in July"An Amazon Editors’ "Best Nonfiction of July" pick**A profoundly personal investigation into the current state of eldercare and what it means to grow old in America"Schiller unpacks a complicated subject with curiosity and empathy...[A] deeply human portrayal of what it means... ... Leer más

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Part of the New York Times’ "Nonfiction Everyone Will Be Reading This Summer"One of LA Times' "10 Books to Read in July"An Amazon Editors’ "Best Nonfiction of July" pick**A profoundly personal investigation into the current state of eldercare and what it means to grow old in America"Schiller unpacks a complicated subject with curiosity and empathy...[A] deeply human portrayal of what it means...
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Lessons From Lucy

The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog

de Dave Barry ...

**In this “little gem” (****Washington Independent Review of Books),**Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist and New York Times bestselling author Dave Barry learns how to age happily from his old but joyful dog, Lucy.As Dave Barry turns seventy—not happily—he realizes that his dog, Lucy, is dealing with old age far better than he is. She has more friends, fewer worries, and way more fun. So Dave ... Leer más

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**In this “little gem” (****Washington Independent Review of Books),**Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist and New York Times bestselling author Dave Barry learns how to age happily from his old but joyful dog, Lucy.As Dave Barry turns seventy—not happily—he realizes that his dog, Lucy, is dealing with old age far better than he is. She has more friends, fewer worries, and way more fun. So Dave
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Everything I Know About Love

A Memoir

de Dolly Alderton ...

New York Times BestsellerLike Bridget Jones’ Diary but all true— a wildly funny, occasionally heartbreaking coming-of-age memoir from the funny, sharp British journalist and podcast host, who Elizabeth Gilbert calls “a sparkling Roman candle of talent.”“The older you get, the more baggage you carry. When you date at twenty-five, everyone walks into the bar with a very neat, light carry-on. When ... Leer más

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New York Times BestsellerLike Bridget Jones’ Diary but all true— a wildly funny, occasionally heartbreaking coming-of-age memoir from the funny, sharp British journalist and podcast host, who Elizabeth Gilbert calls “a sparkling Roman candle of talent.”“The older you get, the more baggage you carry. When you date at twenty-five, everyone walks into the bar with a very neat, light carry-on. When
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Losing Mom

de Peggy Ottman ...

Six weeks. Three sisters. One impossible goodbye.For forty-one days, my sisters and I sat by our mother's hospice bedside. We navigated paperwork, late night phone calls, and the weight of decisions we never imagined having to make. We cried, and we laughed. Most importantly, we protected our mother fiercely as we watched her slowly slip away.Written in the present tense,Losing Mom chronicles the ... Leer más

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Six weeks. Three sisters. One impossible goodbye.For forty-one days, my sisters and I sat by our mother's hospice bedside. We navigated paperwork, late night phone calls, and the weight of decisions we never imagined having to make. We cried, and we laughed. Most importantly, we protected our mother fiercely as we watched her slowly slip away.Written in the present tense,Losing Mom chronicles the
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100 Plus

How the Coming Age of Longevity Will Change Everything, From Careers and Relationships to Family and

de Sonia Arrison ...

Humanity is on the cusp of an exciting longevity revolution. The first person to live to 150 years has probably already been born.What will your life look like when you live to be over 100? Will you be healthy? Will your marriage need a sunset clause? How long will you have to work? Will you finish one career at sixty-five only to go back to school to learn a new one? And then, will you be happily ... Leer más

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Humanity is on the cusp of an exciting longevity revolution. The first person to live to 150 years has probably already been born.What will your life look like when you live to be over 100? Will you be healthy? Will your marriage need a sunset clause? How long will you have to work? Will you finish one career at sixty-five only to go back to school to learn a new one? And then, will you be happily
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From Strength to Strength

Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

de Arthur C. Brooks ...

The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks.Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our achievements and our attachment to them, ... Leer más

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The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks.Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our achievements and our attachment to them,
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好好退休：頂尖專家教你20堂關於快樂、成功與富足的退休課

de 克莉絲汀．賓斯 ...

Series Libro 388 - 綠蠹魚Read It
★最有含金量的年度退休理財書籍退休該考慮的，不只是錢。用一本書的時間，與20位頂尖退休規劃專家深入對談──全方位掌握健康、快樂又富足的退休生活祕訣！什麼才稱得上理想的退休生活？為了回答這個問題，晨星資深專欄作家暨Podcast主持人克莉絲汀‧賓斯（Christine Benz），邀請了20位退休規劃領域的思想領袖，深入分享他們各自認為能促成成功退休生活的一項關鍵觀念。這些觀念橫跨範圍極廣，從務實的財務細節，到幫助準退休與退休人士善用「此生時間配置」的生活品質思考。★《致富心態》作者摩根‧豪瑟盛讚：「太棒了。這本難能可貴的理財書提醒了我們，人生不只是金錢和數字而已。」★ 財經作家綠角、《金錢超思考》作者喬納森‧克雷蒙　專文推薦★《投資前最重要的事》作者班‧卡爾森　重磅推薦★ 國內投資理財專家、財經作家... ... Leer más

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★最有含金量的年度退休理財書籍退休該考慮的，不只是錢。用一本書的時間，與20位頂尖退休規劃專家深入對談──全方位掌握健康、快樂又富足的退休生活祕訣！什麼才稱得上理想的退休生活？為了回答這個問題，晨星資深專欄作家暨Podcast主持人克莉絲汀‧賓斯（Christine Benz），邀請了20位退休規劃領域的思想領袖，深入分享他們各自認為能促成成功退休生活的一項關鍵觀念。這些觀念橫跨範圍極廣，從務實的財務細節，到幫助準退休與退休人士善用「此生時間配置」的生活品質思考。★《致富心態》作者摩根‧豪瑟盛讚：「太棒了。這本難能可貴的理財書提醒了我們，人生不只是金錢和數字而已。」★ 財經作家綠角、《金錢超思考》作者喬納森‧克雷蒙　專文推薦★《投資前最重要的事》作者班‧卡爾森　重磅推薦★ 國內投資理財專家、財經作家...
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When Your Aging Parent Needs Help: A Geriatrician's Step-by-Step Guide to Memory Loss, Resistance, Safety Worries, & More

de Leslie Kernisan, Paula Spencer Scott ...

It's scary and stressful when it happens…. noticing changes in your parent and becoming increasingly worried about their health and safety. Maybe it's Mom leaving the stove on, Dad getting lost on his way home, or unpaid bills that trigger this realization. Or perhaps there have been falls or emergency room visits. Whatever it is, you know something's wrong. You wonder about a diagnosis. And you ... Leer más

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It's scary and stressful when it happens…. noticing changes in your parent and becoming increasingly worried about their health and safety. Maybe it's Mom leaving the stove on, Dad getting lost on his way home, or unpaid bills that trigger this realization. Or perhaps there have been falls or emergency room visits. Whatever it is, you know something's wrong. You wonder about a diagnosis. And you
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A Matter of Death and Life

de Irvin D. Yalom, Marilyn Yalom ...

A year-long journey by the renowned psychiatrist and his writer wife after her terminal diagnosis, as they reflect on how to love and live without regret.Internationally acclaimed psychiatrist and author Irvin Yalom devoted his career to counseling those suffering from anxiety and grief. But never had he faced the need to counsel himself until his wife, esteemed feminist author Marilyn Yalom, was ... Leer más

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A year-long journey by the renowned psychiatrist and his writer wife after her terminal diagnosis, as they reflect on how to love and live without regret.Internationally acclaimed psychiatrist and author Irvin Yalom devoted his career to counseling those suffering from anxiety and grief. But never had he faced the need to counsel himself until his wife, esteemed feminist author Marilyn Yalom, was
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Dreaming Under An Island Skye

The perfect feel-good, romantic read from bestseller Lisa Hobman

de Lisa Hobman ...

Series series The Skye Collection
'An uplifting and adventurous romance which reminds us that all that glitters is definitely not gold!' Heidi Swain 'I loved the book. It’s a captivating story with a relatable heroine and beautifully vivid settings. A perfect holiday read!' Darcie BoleynIs there really such a thing as a second shot at true love?After three wonderful years of marriage, librarian Juliette Fairhurst’s heart is ... Leer más

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'An uplifting and adventurous romance which reminds us that all that glitters is definitely not gold!' Heidi Swain 'I loved the book. It’s a captivating story with a relatable heroine and beautifully vivid settings. A perfect holiday read!' Darcie BoleynIs there really such a thing as a second shot at true love?After three wonderful years of marriage, librarian Juliette Fairhurst’s heart is
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Making Rounds with Oscar

The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat

de David Dosa ...

The remarkable, life-changing story of a cat with an extraordinary gift.They thought he was just a cat. When Oscar arrived at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island he was a cute little guy with attitude. He loved to stretch out in a puddle of sunlight and chase his tail until he was dizzy. Occasionally he consented to a scratch behind the ears, but only when it suited ... Leer más

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The remarkable, life-changing story of a cat with an extraordinary gift.They thought he was just a cat. When Oscar arrived at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island he was a cute little guy with attitude. He loved to stretch out in a puddle of sunlight and chase his tail until he was dizzy. Occasionally he consented to a scratch behind the ears, but only when it suited
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The Cellular Wellness Solution: Tap into Your Full Health Potential with the Science-Backed Power of Herbs

de Bill Rawls MD ...

TRANSFORM YOUR HEALTH FROM THE INSIDE OUT: Are you searching for a natural wellness plan that is grounded in science? The Cellular Wellness Solution delivers a fresh take on the critical role our cells play in supporting optimal health. A classically-trained physician, Bill Rawls, MD, departs from the medical norm to shine a light on the unrecognized potential of herbs to energize your health ... Leer más

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TRANSFORM YOUR HEALTH FROM THE INSIDE OUT: Are you searching for a natural wellness plan that is grounded in science? The Cellular Wellness Solution delivers a fresh take on the critical role our cells play in supporting optimal health. A classically-trained physician, Bill Rawls, MD, departs from the medical norm to shine a light on the unrecognized potential of herbs to energize your health
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Your Complete Guide to Total Hip Replacements: Before, During, and After Surgery

de Jennifer Frantin ...

Total hip replacements have helped millions of people lead more productive, more active lives. This book talks about how you can take control of the process to be sure you too have a successful hip replacement.Accurate information combined with checklists, questions, and helpful hints will help you find the right doctor, plan the best time for your surgery, deal with your insurance company and the ... Leer más

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Total hip replacements have helped millions of people lead more productive, more active lives. This book talks about how you can take control of the process to be sure you too have a successful hip replacement.Accurate information combined with checklists, questions, and helpful hints will help you find the right doctor, plan the best time for your surgery, deal with your insurance company and the
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I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet

Discovering New Ways of Living When the Old Ways Stop Working

de Shauna Niequist ...

**When everything we've been clinging to falls apart, how do we know what to keep and what to let go of? I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet, now a New York Times bestseller,**is a clear-eyed look at where we go from here--and how we can transform our lives along the way.Just after her fortieth birthday, author Shauna Niequist found herself in a season of chaos, change, and loss unlike anything she ... Leer más

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**When everything we've been clinging to falls apart, how do we know what to keep and what to let go of? I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet, now a New York Times bestseller,**is a clear-eyed look at where we go from here--and how we can transform our lives along the way.Just after her fortieth birthday, author Shauna Niequist found herself in a season of chaos, change, and loss unlike anything she
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The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook

What to Remember When They Forget

de Sally Willard Burbank, Sue Pace Bell ...

When a loved one shows signs of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you will face challenges for which you feel ill-equiped. Dozens of decisions will need to be made:* Can Mom live by herself safely? If not, what if she refuses to leave her home?* When do I need to take away the car keys and checkbook?* How do I deal with her obstinate refusal to take a bath or go to the doctor?* Should I correct her ... Leer más

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When a loved one shows signs of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you will face challenges for which you feel ill-equiped. Dozens of decisions will need to be made:* Can Mom live by herself safely? If not, what if she refuses to leave her home?* When do I need to take away the car keys and checkbook?* How do I deal with her obstinate refusal to take a bath or go to the doctor?* Should I correct her
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Positive Caregiving

Caring for Older Loved Ones Using the Power of Positive Emotions

de Sarah Teten Kanter ...

A positive antidote to the negative narrative on caregiving, Positive Caregiving helps those who are caring for older adults connect with their care partners and enjoy life together through positive emotions and engaging activities.What if we flip the script on what it means to be a caregiver?“Kanter’s emphasis on creating a positive lens for this special relationship is refreshing.” —Gloria Drake ... Leer más

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A positive antidote to the negative narrative on caregiving, Positive Caregiving helps those who are caring for older adults connect with their care partners and enjoy life together through positive emotions and engaging activities.What if we flip the script on what it means to be a caregiver?“Kanter’s emphasis on creating a positive lens for this special relationship is refreshing.” —Gloria Drake
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At Least in the City Someone Would Hear Me Scream

Misadventures in Search of the Simple Life

de Wade Rouse ...

We all dream about it, but Wade Rouse actually did it. Discover his journey to live the simple life in this hilarious memoir.Finally fed up with the frenzy of city life and a job he hates, Wade Rouse decided to make either the bravest decision of his life or the worst mistake since his botched Ogilvie home perm: to uproot his life and try, as Thoreau did some 160 years earlier, to "live a plain, ... Leer más

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We all dream about it, but Wade Rouse actually did it. Discover his journey to live the simple life in this hilarious memoir.Finally fed up with the frenzy of city life and a job he hates, Wade Rouse decided to make either the bravest decision of his life or the worst mistake since his botched Ogilvie home perm: to uproot his life and try, as Thoreau did some 160 years earlier, to "live a plain,
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Come of Age

The Case for Elderhood in a Time of Trouble

de Stephen Jenkinson ...

In his landmark provocative style, Stephen Jenkinson makes the case that we must birth a new generation of elders, one poised and willing to be true stewards of the planet and its species.Come of Age does not offer tips on how to be a better senior citizen or how to be kinder to our elders. Rather, with lyrical prose and incisive insight, Stephen Jenkinson explores the great paradox of elderhood ... Leer más

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In his landmark provocative style, Stephen Jenkinson makes the case that we must birth a new generation of elders, one poised and willing to be true stewards of the planet and its species.Come of Age does not offer tips on how to be a better senior citizen or how to be kinder to our elders. Rather, with lyrical prose and incisive insight, Stephen Jenkinson explores the great paradox of elderhood
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Getting Naked

The Quiet Work of Becoming Perfectly Imperfect

de Valerie Bertinelli ...

New York Times bestseller!From beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli, her most vulnerable book yet offering wisdom hard-won through divorce, menopause, and generational pain, with a powerful message of self-acceptance and embracing the past with compassion.With her signature warmth and disarming humor, the beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author ... Leer más

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New York Times bestseller!From beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli, her most vulnerable book yet offering wisdom hard-won through divorce, menopause, and generational pain, with a powerful message of self-acceptance and embracing the past with compassion.With her signature warmth and disarming humor, the beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author
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當你過了45歲：健康、職涯、財務、法律，必須按齡知道的事

de 康哲偉 ...

Series series 天際系列
★張曼娟（作家）、詹鼎正（國立臺灣大學醫學院附設醫院北護分院院長）、梁程超（行健大直健康管理診所院長）共鳴推薦★暢銷書《當爸媽過了65歲》作者最新力作！聚焦中壯年世代，拆解45歲後必知的人生關卡★一本專屬臺灣人的｢未來年表｣：依據權威統計及經驗，按齡檢視你的人生下半場幸福指數！你準備迎接「人生超長版」時代了嗎？面對未來的挑戰，現在正是校準人生方向的最佳時機！讓中年危機成為黃金年代的幸福轉機！人生到了40歲，父母逐漸老去，子女卻仍未完全獨立，「三明治世代」對於成就、職涯、婚姻、健康，懷抱著更多的不確定。本書以關鍵年表的方式呈現，用公開數據及時間軸看未來。一路推進至百歲，梳理每十年有哪些影響深遠的關鍵課題，陪伴你校準方向，提前為無憂的下半場做好準備。︳50至59歲︳□ 你知道這是你申請購屋貸款的尾聲嗎？□ 你知道你的薪資即將抵達天花板嗎？□ ... ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

★張曼娟（作家）、詹鼎正（國立臺灣大學醫學院附設醫院北護分院院長）、梁程超（行健大直健康管理診所院長）共鳴推薦★暢銷書《當爸媽過了65歲》作者最新力作！聚焦中壯年世代，拆解45歲後必知的人生關卡★一本專屬臺灣人的｢未來年表｣：依據權威統計及經驗，按齡檢視你的人生下半場幸福指數！你準備迎接「人生超長版」時代了嗎？面對未來的挑戰，現在正是校準人生方向的最佳時機！讓中年危機成為黃金年代的幸福轉機！人生到了40歲，父母逐漸老去，子女卻仍未完全獨立，「三明治世代」對於成就、職涯、婚姻、健康，懷抱著更多的不確定。本書以關鍵年表的方式呈現，用公開數據及時間軸看未來。一路推進至百歲，梳理每十年有哪些影響深遠的關鍵課題，陪伴你校準方向，提前為無憂的下半場做好準備。︳50至59歲︳□ 你知道這是你申請購屋貸款的尾聲嗎？□ 你知道你的薪資即將抵達天花板嗎？□ ...
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It's Never Too Late to Begin Again

Discovering Creativity and Meaning at Midlife and Beyond

de Julia Cameron ...

Series series Artist's Way
“The book you hold in your hands is the distillate of a quarter century’s teaching. It is my attempt to answer, ‘What next?’ for students who are embarking on their ‘second act.’”—Julia CameronJulia Cameron has inspired millions with her bestseller on creativity, The Artist’s Way. In It’s Never Too Late To Begin Again, she turns her eye to a segment of the population that, ironically, while they ... Leer más

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“The book you hold in your hands is the distillate of a quarter century’s teaching. It is my attempt to answer, ‘What next?’ for students who are embarking on their ‘second act.’”—Julia CameronJulia Cameron has inspired millions with her bestseller on creativity, The Artist’s Way. In It’s Never Too Late To Begin Again, she turns her eye to a segment of the population that, ironically, while they
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The Essential Questions

Interview Your Family to Uncover Stories and Bridge Generations

de Elizabeth Keating Ph.D. ...

Uncover new sides of family members you’ve known your entire life with this indispensable guide that includes space for journaling.Just as the oral histories of people around the world are disappearing amid rapid change, there is a risk that your family’s personal stories, too, will be lost forever. In The Essential Questions, anthropologist Elizabeth Keating helps you to uncover the unique ... Leer más

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Uncover new sides of family members you’ve known your entire life with this indispensable guide that includes space for journaling.Just as the oral histories of people around the world are disappearing amid rapid change, there is a risk that your family’s personal stories, too, will be lost forever. In The Essential Questions, anthropologist Elizabeth Keating helps you to uncover the unique
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Ladysitting

My Year with Nana at the End of Her Century

de Lorene Cary ...

“Radiant.” —O, The Oprah MagazineFrom cherished memories of childhood weekends with Nana to the reality of the year she spent “ladysitting,” Lorene Cary journeys through stories of their time together and five generations of their African American family. Weaving a narrative of her complicated relationship with Nana—a fiercely independent and often stubborn woman whose family fled the Jim Crow ... Leer más

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“Radiant.” —O, The Oprah MagazineFrom cherished memories of childhood weekends with Nana to the reality of the year she spent “ladysitting,” Lorene Cary journeys through stories of their time together and five generations of their African American family. Weaving a narrative of her complicated relationship with Nana—a fiercely independent and often stubborn woman whose family fled the Jim Crow
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Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old

A Highly Judgmental, Unapologetically Honest Accounting of All the Things Our Elders Are Doing Wrong

de Steven Petrow ...

For fans of David Sedaris and Nora Ephron, here is a humorous, irreverent, and poignant look at the gifts, stereotypes, and inevitable challenges of aging, based on the wildly popular New York Times essay from award-winning journalist Steven Petrow.Soon after his 50th birthday, Steven Petrow began assembling a list of “things I won’t do when I get old”—mostly a catalog of all the things he thought ... Leer más

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For fans of David Sedaris and Nora Ephron, here is a humorous, irreverent, and poignant look at the gifts, stereotypes, and inevitable challenges of aging, based on the wildly popular New York Times essay from award-winning journalist Steven Petrow.Soon after his 50th birthday, Steven Petrow began assembling a list of “things I won’t do when I get old”—mostly a catalog of all the things he thought
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