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30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans Paperback - 2012
by Karl Pillemer
After a chance encounter with a remarkable 90-year-old woman, renowned gerontologist Pillemer decided to find out what older people know about life that the rest don't. While some of their tales reaffirmed timeless wisdom, others surprised Pillemer with the unexpected.
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“Heartfelt and ever-endearing – equal parts information and inspiration. This is a book to keep by your bedside and return to often.” --Amy Dickinson, nationally syndicated advice columnist "Ask Amy"
After a chance encounter with a remarkable ninety-year-old woman, renowned gerontologist Karl Pillemer decided to find out what older people know about life that the rest of us don’t. His quest led him to speak with a thousand Americans over the age of sixty-five—many of whom can remember the Depression and World War II. While some of their tales reaffirmed timeless wisdom, others surprised Pillemer with the unexpected. Now with a new preface by Jane Brody, 30 Lessons for Living distills their moving stories and hard-won advice. To learn how to live without regret, persevere through hard times, find fulfillment, and age fearlessly and well, there is no one better to ask than the people who have done it themselves.
This beautiful paperback edition features deckled edges and french flaps -- a perfect gift for any occasion.
After a chance encounter with a remarkable ninety-year-old woman, renowned gerontologist Karl Pillemer decided to find out what older people know about life that the rest of us don’t. His quest led him to speak with a thousand Americans over the age of sixty-five—many of whom can remember the Depression and World War II. While some of their tales reaffirmed timeless wisdom, others surprised Pillemer with the unexpected. Now with a new preface by Jane Brody, 30 Lessons for Living distills their moving stories and hard-won advice. To learn how to live without regret, persevere through hard times, find fulfillment, and age fearlessly and well, there is no one better to ask than the people who have done it themselves.
This beautiful paperback edition features deckled edges and french flaps -- a perfect gift for any occasion.
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- Title 30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans
- Author Karl Pillemer
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 288
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Avery Publishing Group, U.S.A.
- Date 2012-10-30
- Features Bibliography, Deckle Edges, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780452298484 / 0452298482
- Weight 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)
- Dimensions 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.9 in (20.07 x 13.46 x 2.29 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects Conduct of life, Happiness
- Dewey Decimal Code 305.260
Media reviews
"If you want to hear the wisdom of the aged, this easy-to-read book, based on years of penetrating interviews by a prominent sociologist, tells you what they have learned about love, work, marriage, and parenting."
--Howard S. Friedman, Ph.D. & Leslie R. Martin, Ph.D., authors of The Longevity Project
--Howard S. Friedman, Ph.D. & Leslie R. Martin, Ph.D., authors of The Longevity Project
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