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• 50 After 50

  Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life

  Olsen, Maria Leonard

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  With her children teenagers and no longer needing her daily, hands-on help, Maria discovered herself at a loss and eventually at the end of a 25-year marriage. On the other side, she made a list of 50 significant things she wanted to try that would…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 55, Underemployed, and Faking Normal

  Your Guide to a Better Life

  White, Elizabeth

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  The author had a good career, quit to start her own business, and tried to return to the work force when her business failed. She was in her mid-fifties and discovered there wasn't much interest in hiring people her age. In this book, she invites…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ageism Unmasked

  Exploring Age Bias and How to End It

  Gendron, Tracey, 1970-

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  The author examines ageism--why it is tolerated and even condoned--and what can be done to change its pervasiveness.

• Boundless

  Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body & Defy Aging

  Greenfield, Ben

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  Greenfield has recommendations for how to get the most out of your physical body and brain, even as you are growing older. If you see your body as a machine in need of smart maintenance and where stress is just another physical component, this book…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old

  Thoughts on Aging as a Woman

  Shields, Brooke, 1965-

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  Brooke was a sex symbol at a way too young age. She was the body behind Calvin Klein jeans. But she was also a graduate of Princeton and went on to have a successful acting career as an adult as well as being a wife and mother. Even so, if she ever…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fit Over 50

  Bishop, Phillip A.

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  Doctors Larimore and Bishop look at ways to improve your health in four key areas: physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual.

• French Women Don't Get Facelifts

  the Secret of Aging With Style & Attitude

  Guiliano, Mireille, 1946-

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  French women are said to be comfortable in their own skin, while American women are more likely to chase an elusive youthful appearance by resorting to cosmetic surgery as the years roll on. Try on the French attitude for a strong and lovely way of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Great Jobs for Everyone 50+

  Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy...and Pays the Bills

  Hannon, Kerry

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  A helpful book, whether you took early retirement, were laid off, are seeking a job that you will love, need supplemental income, or want to stay engaged and make a difference by giving back with your talents. Hannon offers expert tips on revamping…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Keep It Moving

  Lessons for the Rest of Your Life

  Tharp, Twyla

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  Legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp is 77, and she hasn't run out of energy yet. Part of her secret is a dawn gym routine - and part of it is having worked past "the fear of time's passing and the resulting aging process." A series of meditations on…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Longevity Paradox

  How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age

  Gundry, Steven R.

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  Dr. Gundry offers a nutrition and lifestyle plan to encourage a long - and healthy - life.

• Making the Best of What's Left

  When We're Too Old to Get the Chairs Reupholstered

  Viorst, Judith

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  A bestselling author writes about the "Final Fifth" of life, from 80 to 100, with humor and wisdom--even when the topic is grief.

• Successful Aging

  a Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives

  Levitin, Daniel J.

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  The author of This Is Your Brain on Music and The Organized Mind looks at what happens as brains age, seeing each stage as having its own challenges - and advantages.

• Why Did I Come Into This Room?

  a Candid Conversation About Aging

  Lunden, Joan

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  Morning talk show personality Joan Lunden has reached the age where she chooses to laugh about - and share the laughs - on a variety of topics. But it goes beyond laughs into the science of aging and the very real problems of ageism in our society.

• Women Rowing North

  Navigating Life's Currents and Flourishing as We Age

  Pipher, Mary Bray

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  Life's a journey, and aging is very much a part of it. These are thoughtful reflections on how women travel that river - and travel it well.