Smile takes the reader on a one-woman journey through the terrors and vicissitudes of growing old. This is a monologue for the 21st century, a treatise on appearance and reality, and the acceptance of
Did you know that Patrick Swayze was 35 when he got his big break in Dirty Dancing? The Swayze Year is an entertaining and inspiring humor book that proves you’re never too old to reach your potential.The Swayze Year celebrates later-in-life wins with short profiles of one person for every year from age 35 to age 100 who climbed mountains—metaphorical and literal—wrote their own storylines, and found their happy little trees at a more mature age. With wit, humor, and warmth, The Swayze Year proves that no matter how old you are, you’re not done yet. Featured profiles include:Toni Morrison published her debut novel, The Bluest Eye, at age 39At 41, Bob Ross became the beloved host of The Joy of Painting Judi Dench first achieved international fame for her role in Goldeneye at age 61At 84, Iris Apfel and her unique style were showcased by the Metropolitan Museum of ArtPinetop Perkins became the oldest person to win a Grammy at age 97
It's time to stop hiding that birth certificate! Virginia Ironside wants you to know that getting old is a good thing-and not in that dreadful "sixty is the new forty" way. At sixty- five, she has no
One of the biggest hurdles people over 50 have to overcome is the mindset about their age. There's an old cliché of age ain't nothin' but a number. But as we all know, getting older does have certai
One of the biggest hurdles people over 50 have to overcome is the mindset about their age. There's an old cliché of age ain't nothin' but a number. But as we all know, getting older does have certai
Jack McKeon, who in 2003 became the oldest manager to ever lead a team to the World Series championship, proved that old doesn't mean you're over, and these stories offer a look into his storied caree
Getting old? Get over it! For too long those in short skirts have been telling us oldies we don't matter: 'you're out of touch! Get out of the way, grandma! The next generation is coming through.' Wel
Don't even think of getting married?or breaking up?before you read this book. Grumpy old journalist and you-think-you're-so-funny-man John Masterson takes a terrifyingly honest and hilarious look at t
Do you feel like everyone around you is getting ahead while you're stuck in the same old rut?And do you blame everyone and everything for your situation--except yourself?Many of us walk around engagin
