Product details
- Publisher
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Citadel (June 29, 2021) - Language
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English - Hardcover
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272 pages - ISBN-10
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0806541008 - ISBN-13
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978-0806541006 - Item Weight
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12.4 ounces - Dimensions
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5.69 x 0.96 x 8.52 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #11,437 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #13 in Aging Parents (Books)
- #25 in Self-Help & Psychology Humor
- #58 in Love, Sex & Marriage Humor
- Customer Reviews:
Ann L. –
I could identify with so many things in this book. After losing both my parents, who lived into their 90’s, in the past 6 years so many of the things the author experienced with his aging parents are all too familiar. My brother, sister-in-law and I, who shared caring for my parents in their last years, have all agreed we hope to do things differently as we age! I will share this book with them and recommend it to my aging friends.
Avid Reader –
Read when your parents or other loved family and friends are becoming elderly. Then, read it again when you, your friends, and colleagues are becoming elderly. Essential information for all adults over 50. Highly essential for discussion, information, and change. We all need to realize important changes that all individuals and families face.
T. Engle –
As I prepare to hit 60 and my parents move towards 80, I feel everything in this book. Adding after reading comments that many comments really point out how much homophobia is still rampant because he barely mentions his husband of 14 years and there is no sex at all in the book…
Mitch Smith. –
This is one of the best books I’ve read this year. It is a remarkable read. Funny, poignant, and brutally honest, it takes on the adventure of growing old and the inevitable lessons we are forced to learn. As a 68 year old man, I can honestly say I loved this book and I love Steven Petrow.
Karen L –
Gets your mind working. I am 65 and my mother’s 90 years old. Very enlightening. Take the time to read.
Lorraine –
I have always believed in living my life by thinking10 years ahead of my time, which has served me very well up to now. It’s not unusual for me to ask myself, “Where will I be, what will I be doing and with whom 10 years from now? ” Steven Petrow has the answer (and the secret) for perpetuating and maintaining this philosophy once you start reaching those ‘golden years’.”Where do we go from here?” I especially liked the chapter where he considers where and how he would spend his remaining years so as not to be a burden to his family once he can no longer fend for himself. Only children or those with no remaining family should especially take this subject very seriously. Only the late, great Joan Rivers brought up the subject of how Not to age as an old ‘Fuddy Duddy’ in her book, “Don’t Count The Candles, Just Keep The Fire Lit”. Steven Petrow picks up where Joan Rivers left off, bringing to surface how older people can still live happy, productive, and healthy lives for the rest of their lives in our contemporary world. Old age comes quicker than we think, let’s be prepared to keep living and exit with a bang! As another great comedian, George Burns, noted, “You can’t help getting older, you don’t have to get old.” I Love This Book!
CrazyReader –
I liked the book it was very funny. Reminded me of my parents but I also found I had already done some stupid things too! (I have read it again too which I rarely do with books 😀)
tangela cosey –
Great book. Relevant to my life. I see some of the stupid things I do already.This book will change me going forward
Leo –
Ask someone who is turning 60 next year and know a lot of people in this age bracket, so much of what is in the book is relatable and easy to take for granted. Taking care of parents in their 90s is a grace yet tough and patience can often run thin but every chapter is a reminder in some way that we too will get there and the kindness and understanding we give will hopefully be granted to us then too. Bought several copies as a gift to friends who will enjoy the wit and insight as it relates to their own experiences
Ann F. –
Petrow, who suffered from an early cancer diagnosis, describe some of the things his parents and elders do as they age, and considers better alternatives. The overall tone is aware of the foibles of the aging, but with more understanding.Those of us who are looking at middle age or even older might find this book thought provoking and even useful.