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The Older the Fiddle, the Better the Tune: The Joys of Reaching a Certain Age
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The Older the Fiddle, the Better the Tune: The Joys of Reaching a Certain Age Hardcover - 2003

by Scott, Willard

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From expressions of delight in senior citizen discounts to sage advice on life's challenges, a wide range of people's thoughts on aging are always surprising, often moving, and sometimes very funny.

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New York, N.Y., USA: Hyperion, 2003. 1st Edition . Hardcover. New/New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First Edition stated, with correct number line sequence, no writing, marks, underlining, or bookplates. No remainder marks. Spine is tight and crisp. Boards are flat and true and the corners are square. Dust jacket is not price-clipped. This collectible, " NEW" condition first edition/first printing copy is protected with a polyester archival dust jacket cover. Beautiful collectible copy. GIFT QUALITY
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  • Title The Older the Fiddle, the Better the Tune: The Joys of Reaching a Certain Age
  • Author Scott, Willard
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition 1st Edition
  • Condition New
  • Pages 224
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Hyperion, New York, N.Y., USA
  • Date 2003
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 004413
  • ISBN 9780786868926 / 0786868929
  • Weight 0.84 lbs (0.38 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.69 in (21.59 x 13.97 x 1.75 cm)
  • Ages 17 to 18 years
  • Grade levels 12 - 13
  • Themes
    • Generational Orientation: Elderly/Aged
  • Library of Congress subjects Older people, Aging
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2002192213
  • Dewey Decimal Code 305.26

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I have always felt that I look younger than I am when looking into a mirror.

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  • Publishers Weekly, 02/24/2003, Page 59

About the author

Willard Scott, the Today show's weatherman since 1980, is also the host of Willard Scott's Home and Garden Almanac on Home & Garden Television. He has distinguished himself with his public service efforts and was recognized by President Ronald Reagan with the Private Sector Award for Public Service in 1985. Born March 7, 1934, in Alexandria, Virginia, he was married to the late Mary Dwyer Scott for 43 years. They are the parents of two daughters, Mary and Sally, and the proud grandparents of John and Sally Marie. Willard lives in the Washington, D.C., area.

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