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The Granny who Stands on Her Head: Reflections on growing older
“Somewhere in the middle of my seventies, I realised that I liked being old.”
So begins this set of engaging stories and thoughts on growing older.
Part memoir and part reflection on the joys and challenges of modern life, this book explores the nature of old age and how it compares to what came before. I argue that being older does not have to be feared. Even better, it can be fun.
A refreshing – and often funny – look at a wide range of issues, this book challenges head on many of the prevalent myths and taboos surrounding old age.
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Life in a Hospice |
Celebrating Grandmothers |
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Follow Your Emotions
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