Aging Books

My husband and I read your book and loved it! How wonderful that you are creating a new paradigm of the elder years to be self-actualized, empowered and energetic. Your book helped me re-think some of my own negative attidues about aging. Ellen, you are a blessing and doing important work!

For anyone who wants to apply the Law of Attraction principles to growing younger, this is an excellent resource. Just look at Ellen -- she's 70 years old and looks 45. This book will convince you that you have an inner fountain of youth and will empower you to access it. Ellen offers various processes inlcuding: choosing youthful thoughts, having more fun, affirmations such as "With every breath I take, the cells in my body grow younger," visualizations, a youthfulness collage, a creation planner, and six habits to guarantee your success. In this age of instant gratification, she even offers a 30-second grow younger method. As you follow the steps in this book, connecting with and trusting your inner spiritual guidance, not only will you access an inner fountain of youth, but you will also access "that incredible fountain of joy deep inside you -- that manifestation of Spirit." Ellen was inspired to write this book and I'm sure you will be as inspired by it as I was.

Kate Corbin
Law of Attraction Coach
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In "The Secret Method for Growing Younger" Ellen Wood takes the Law of Attraction (power of positive thinking) combines it with the strength produced by a directed meditation to create a younger more viable YOU! Throw off negative thinking and develop methods to create a healthier, younger body. You'll find this book is an quick read and the methods easy to incorporate in your daily life. The joy of living shines through this book and Ellen wants to share that JOY!

Ellen Wood easy-to-read book gives you positive and simple ways to make yourself younger in every way. You will find her method of casting away all negative thoughts to be uplifting immediately and as you practice it every day, you will find yourself growing younger in thought and in deed. It's a wonderful book full of messages of love and truth. I loved it!

This book is exciting and uplifting! I found myself reading until the book was finished (in one day). Ellen made it more interesting by giving
her own life's examples. Coming at a time when baby boomers need some reiforcement techniques,I'll say it is a winner.

I was searching for a book for a friend and ran across other books on running for seniors. Those reviews weren't very good, then I remembered this book that I read a couple of years ago. I realized that it was still timely, informative and the best info I've read on how to run safely until you're 100. I've followed the information in this book and it has allowed me to resume my running passion, place in races for my age group and just be content with finishing.
For those who say it may be a little difficult to follow the eating suggestions, it is much more difficult to watch friends and family succumb to the diseases of affluence...routinely having their chest cracked open for heart disease, going blind from diabetes, and enduring chemo. Ruth's program really works, you feel so much better, and interestingly, is similar to how the Olympic Kenyans eat. Well-researched, she quotes the works of Dr. John McDougall and Dr. Neal Barnard. Their work and books ought to be worthy of Nobel Prizes, for all the hundreds of thousands of people those doctors have helped over the years! Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes Without DrugsTurn Off the Fat Genes: The Revolutionary Guide to Taking Charge of the Genes That Control Your WeightA Physician's Slimming Guide: For Permanent Weight ControlBreaking the Food Seduction: The Hidden Reasons Behind Food Cravings---And 7 Steps to End Them NaturallyDr. McDougall's Digestive Tune-UpMcDougall Made EasyThe Mcdougall Quick and Easy Cookbook: Over 300 Delicious Low-Fat Recipes You Can Prepare in Fifteen Minutes or LessThe Mcdougall Program for Maximum Weight LossThe McDougall Program for Women : What Every Woman Needs to Know to Be Healthy for LifeThe McDougall Program for a Healthy Heart: A Life-Saving Approach to Preventing and Treating Heart DiseaseThe New McDougall Cookbook: 300 Delicious Ultra-Low-Fat Recipes

This book--this author--has changed the lives of several people I know including my own. The information contained within far exceeded my expectations for this book. It should be read by everyone. I would have given it 10 stars if I could have.

You should know that you will not get this information from your doctor. Most doctors know very little about the impact of nutrition and exercise on the most common diseases since it has not been until recent times that nutrition and fitness has been taught in medical schools. I especially recommend it especially to people of any age who are trying to prevent or overcome cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, arthritis, alzheimers, obesity.

I promise you will be inspired by this book! [...]

I have just finished reading Ruth Heidrich's latest publication. Found it an inspiring read for a vegetarian who aspires to veganism "most of the time". Ms Heidrich has obviously written this book to encourage readers to take that first step in thinking about their nutrition differently. May I say though that Ms Heidrich's dedication to veganism and competative running could present as daunting to the average punter who is looking for direction around lifestyle changes. This is acknowledged by Ms H. who does encourage her readers to start off slowly and work towards goals. I am planning to order Ms H's. cookbook and work towards refining my diet using ideas already discussed in this publication. MmmmmYum Yum...Kale & Celery for Breakfast..??? Reframe that (a technique Ms H. discuses in her book)... So much better than Beta Blockers & Anti inflammatories for brekky. More Please.

Lisa
Australia

Dr. Ruth's personal battle resulted in extensive research done by her for the benefit of all of us (male or female). She wanted answers to why she was ill and discovered that her illness (and its causes) were not all that unique. The rarity is in applying the information to one's lifestyle. Don't sit back and wait for yourself to become ill, use preventative measures to promote good health long into your "prime years" so that you won't have to be at the mercy of drugs, doctors and nursing homes like many of our parents.

This book was very inspiring, and motivated me to start a daily exercise program of walking and running.

This is an incredible book. I purchased it in June of 2006 and as of July 2006 I have already lost weight without any pain and frustration. It is easy to follow the advice and the facts are backed up by the research that was done. I am happy to say I have lost almost 12 lbs and the pounds are continuing to come off.

This is an easy read book and it is working for me. I have even given my 20+ year old son a copy. You are never to young to start taking care of you body.

Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (3/07)

"The Senior Organizer" is a vault of information that will help in times of crisis. This book should be completed while "you are healthy and strong so you can get peace of mind, knowing that you're organized and equipped to handle all situations." None of us know what lies ahead. Accidents and illnesses come when least expected. Once filled out this book will contain essential information that will assist you or someone you love when need arises.

"This book should be filled out in pencil so that it can be updated as need."

There are two parts to "The Senior Organizer." Part one contains personal and medical information. There is a place to list prescription, pharmacy, and herbal medicines. There is a place to record doctor visits. How many times have you gone to the doctor and they want a medical history? There are specific pages to keep a record of this. There are pages to record insurance information. We each have a daily routine but does anyone else know our routine? There is a place to record you routine.

Part two contains legal and financial information. There are certain pages that should be kept confidential. Those pages should be removed from the book or copied before filling them out and copies kept in a secure location.

"This is an all-in-one-source of personal, medical, religious, legal and financial information that can save you time and money and maybe your life."

"The Senior Organizer" by Debby S. Bitticks, Lynn Benson, and Dorothy K. Breininger is a must for everyone, not just seniors. I think filling out this is the most important thing you can do for a loved one. I was impressed that the authors even included a section for the names, address and phone numbers of friends. I intend to use this book and to purchase at least three more - one for my husband and one for each of my parents. I highly recommend this book to everyone; you never know when the need for this information may arise.

As our population ages it has created a whole new market for items related to care of the elderly. The Senior Organizer was written for just this target audience- the elderly and the family members who care for them.

At first glance The Senior Organizer seems too basic for publication. It appears to be a book of fill in the blank forms. And, on closer examination, that is what the book really contains. But the beauty of the book, and what makes it a great investment, is its absolute comprehensiveness.. The authors have thought of every possible aspect of life that need tobe tracked, organized and maintained. The sections are personal,/medical and legal/financial. They include everything from forms to fill out on all medicines, eye glasses and doctors to where in a house the emergency shut off items are. It is impossible to think any information that is not covered. If a family takes the time to thouroughly fill out each form, they will be ready for any situation. Ideally, every family should have a copy of this book and its forms completed in case of an emergency. While it was created for the elderly it is a great organizational tool for every adult, regardless of age.

The Senior Organizer can be ordered as a bound paperback or as a set of 3 binders. but, by using the access code listed in the book, readers can download and reproduce as many copies of the forms as needed. That is definately a huge bonus for this publication. The download requires personal information but site assures it will not misuse the data given.

I am a legal aid attorney who spends alot of time helping seniors and am also the as owner of an online medical supply and equipment business. So many of the seniors I talk to struggle to locate important information and documents. This can often add confusion and stress to many of the difficult issues seniors already have to face. This book can help enormously and is an excellent, well designed organizational tool. It will save time and offer peace of mind to seniors and those who help care for them.

The Senior Organizer is an all encompassing A to Z guide of all the information anyone would ever need to collect regarding the ins and outs of any senior's life. Everything is covered. This guide will help you gather life-saving and personal info with regards to your senior. Bravo to the authors for providing us with all the essential questions to ask - I wouldn't have known where to start! I achieved great peace of mind knowing all there is to know about my Mother from her health care needs and her daily life, right the way through to her last wishes. My mother is also comforted by the fact that I know all there is to know about what is going on in her life. Every household needs this incredible book - we owe it to our loved ones.

This workbook provides forms to record any piece of vital information that you could possibly need to keep track of. Or you can write down where you keep an important document so that your family knows where it is in a medical emergency. After the whole Terry Shrivo thing we wanted to make sure we were prepared for anything!

Thoroughly enjoyed the book. Found it extremely helpful in understanding and handling myself as a caregiver. Best book I have read in a long time.

This book was an excellent resource. I loved the suggestions and guidelines at the end of each chapter. I would highly reccomend it to anyone with aging parents.

In the middle - many baby boomers find themselves caring for three generations- their own children, themselves, and their aging elderly parents. "Stuck in the Middle: Shared Stories and Tips for Caregiving Your Elderly Parents" is a compilation of stories of baby boomer parents dealing with all three of the generations under their one roof. Brilliantly written and compiled heartwarming tales that will touch readers who can relate with these problems and stories. Also contains numerous and invaluable tips on caring for ones elderly parents to make ones relations with them as smooth as possible. "Stuck in the Middle: Shared Stories and Tips for Caregiving Your Elderly Parents" is highly recommended for community library health and memoir shelves alike.

Stuck in the Middle: Shared Stories And Tips For Caregiving Your Elderly Parents The stories in "Stuck in the Middle" ring true and give me hope. At my stage in life, my greatest concern is becoming a burden on my daughters. Thank you for your great list of DOs and DON'Ts for those of us who will soon be receiving care.
This book was so meaningful to me that I gave a copy to a dear friend who has been trying to "hold it together" while caring for her 98 year-old mother. In her "Thank You" note she wrote, "I have read "Stuck in the Middle" and, whaddaya know, there are others out there just like me - some are much worse off - I feel fortunate. I appreciate so much your thinking of me with the book - it is comforting to read how others have coped and get the little hints and tidbits that they offer."

Stuck in the Middle is a must have, an authentic book filled with incise stories of caregivers who struggle to remain sane while juggling their lives and caring for an elderly parent. I cried, I commiserated, and I laughed out loud. I felt their pain and their triumphs; and - most importantly - the stories are a beacon, calling all caregivers to a bright ray of light.

Library Journal
The aging population is no longer about demographics, states Rust, a pension actuary who consults with employers on the design and administration of retirement plans. It is about aging parents who need the help of their adult children. Not quite as sharp as they once were or perhaps physically unable to care for themselves, these parents require more services and may not know how to go about securing them. Though Social Security was once Americans' major source of retirement income, it now has fundamental problems, and "as more Americans live longer, Social Security is heading for an actuarial disaster," asserts Rust. Rust's book is a timely and well-written guide for adult children, their parents, or anyone planning for old age. Each chapter starts with a real-life case study followed by a detailed discussion organized into two parts: effective ways to get the most for your parents and the physical, emotional, and family issues that affect them directly. The full range of relevant topics include insurance, retirement accounts, government programs, the transfer of authority (complete with sample power of attorney and living-will forms), and more. This clear, comprehensive, and well-organized book is recommended for public libraries.

I quickly found information without having to wade through pretentious mumbo-jumbo. The author is straightforward, clear, and concise. There's no "see how smart I am" from this guy. Instead, it's written in a conversational, intelligent and kind tone. I *really* appreciated that because I was dealing with medical staff at the time who were addressing me in patronizingly cold tones. Great book! I was glad I found it!

I quickly found information without having to wade through pretentious mumbo-jumbo. The author is straightforward, clear, and concise. There's no "see how smart I am" from this guy. Instead, it's written in a conversational, intelligent and kind tone. I *really* appreciated that because I was dealing with medical staff at the time who were addressing me in patronizingly cold tones. Great book! I was glad I found it!

Taking Care Of Mom & Dad: The Money, Politics And Emotions That Come With Supporting Your Parents is a straightforward guide by actuary and retirement issues expert Mike Rust on dealing with the diverse and inherent financial and emotional issues of supporting elderly parents by adult children. In an era when Social Security and Medicare can no longer be relied upon, Taking Care Of Mom & Dad covers the critically import issues of getting the best health insurance; organizing pension benefits; investing parental money safely and efficiently; using living wills, powers of attorney, and trusts; long-term care options; coping with family turmoil, and more. Taking Care Of Mom & Dad is fundamentally important reading for anyone charged with the responsibility of assisting their parents or other aging adult family members with respect to their financial, insurance, medical, legal, and long-term needs.

I received this book from a friend. It's called "Taking Care of Mom and Dad", but the information it contains applies to anybody who expects to retire and grow old someday.

There are chapters on Health Care, Pensions, Social Security, Long Term Care, Nursing Homes, 401(k)s, Life insurance, Annuities, Lifestyle Adjustments, Real Estate, Reverse Mortgages, Estate Planning, Transferring Authority, and Probate. It discusses how to find money you didn't know you had, and how to use assets to your advantage. There is also a chapter on scams and how there are people out there who prey on the elderly.

This is they type of book everybody should read, if only for planning your own retirement.

This is a great book if you are thinking about any kind of body plastic surgery. It has great descriptions and pictures. I highly recommend this book.

This is a great overview of total body lift surgery. Dr. Hurwitz is a pioneer in this field and the book gives you a complete explanation of what can be done to reshape your body after massive weight loss. The personal case histories and photos are amazing stories in and of themselves. Most importantly, it educates the reader about the key questions you need to ask yourself and your doctor before you go ahead with any procedure described in the book. Highly recommend it!

The book is only superceded by it's author! Dr. Hurwitz is a genius, and truly cares about his patients. I have many health problems and see many physicians, but none seem to care about or love what they do as he does. He is a perfectionist, and studies his finished work carefully. I am from Pittsburgh, and he repaired work i had done by another surgeon here. You have no idea the work he had to do! Yet he performed the surgery beautifully and was extremely fair cost wise. It has only been a month since my abdominoplasty/liposuction, and I am healing beautifully and ready for my cruise next month.
Sincerely,
K A Bridge

A must read for anyone considering plastic surgery. Dr. Hurwitz has written a book for those of us wanting and needing comprehensive knowledge of what to expect before, during and after such an extensive, life changing procedure. This book also captures the heart of this surgeon, giving the reader the pleasure of an introduction to, if they're lucky enough, the Doctor who will sculpture their body......and change their life forever, as Dr. Hurwitz has done for me.

The TOTAL BODY LIFT by Dr. Dennis Hurwitz is a must read by anyone who is considering having gastric bypass and for those doctors who treat the obese. It not only gives in great detail all the procedures done in the Total Body Lift but also give excellent information on gastric bypass. There are very detailed drawings of the procedures with before and after photo's. I personally have had the Total Body Lift done by Dr. Hurwitz after losing 175 pounds. It is a most amazing transformation. After being overweight since I was 7 years old and continued to gain after each child, I have never been an average weight. After that extreme weight loss there was a lot of hanging skin, though pleased that I looked better and was the healthiest I have ever been; still I was not happy with how my body looked. After the Total Body Lift, the skin was tight and I had a figure, now fitting into a size 10 jean was just incredible. Dr. Hurwitz is a brilliant surgeon that combines plastic surgery with art. To be able to transform all the hanging skin into a nice looking figure after so many years of obesity is truly amazing. In addition to his skill, his wonderful bedside manner, warm personality and his wonderful staff I feel like I am part of the family. He is truly a unique individual that we (the ex-obese) are so fortunate to have. Thank you Dr. Hurwitz for my amazing transformation.

All caregivers, myself included, must reach out for support in these difficult times. Reaching out can sometimes be the hardest thing to do, and yet so essential. It is important to go beyond "coping" and into "living." This book is "living." It is alive with hope in all its many shapes and forms. It is thought provoking, compassionate, beautiful and practical. I have referred "Visits" to so many people, and refer to it myself very often.

Lee Ann Chearney's book strikes the perfect balance between realsim and optimism. dealing with an aging parent is one of the most difficult things for an adult child to grapple with. Chearney shares her experiences with you in an intimate way that I (and I imagine most people in the same situation) can really understand and relate to. It helped my family immensely to see the parallels between her mother and my father, both aged and in nursing homes. I gained stregnth though her strength, and even through her weaknesses, which reassured me in mine. It's a beautiful, helpful book that every person with an ailing older parent should read.

As Bruce Leff, M.D., points out in the forward, "Visits paints a full and immensely rich canvas and gives texture, depth, nuance, and shape to the emotional experience of planning for the care of--and caring for--aging loved ones." Organized in one-page topics, this book covers both the personal (such as Chearney's elderly grandmother's reluctance to have a flu shot) and the impersonal (including navigation tips for the equally forbidding terrains of nursing homes and Medicaid), in words that are both inviting and inspirational. Chearney's done a great service to all who, sooner or later, will of necessity wade into the elder-care waters, and I've already recommended this book to a number of friends who are either just now arriving at the shore, or are heading toward the deeper water that Chearney has learned to tread so well. Equally helpful are 2 Appendices: one a list of important papers to have on hand; the other a nursing home checklist; as well as a lengthy list of resources that includes everything from the American Association of Retired Persons to the Visiting Nurses' Association of America. Highly recommended.

As a child, I looked forward to growing up and living my own life. No one warned me that everyone else grew older at the same time. It was such a shock to suddenly wake up one morning (or so it seemed), and find that the loved ones who had guided my growing up had themselves become old and frail. In "Visits," Lee Ann Chearney explores this betrayal of sorts with compassion and unflinching honesty. I laughed and I cried as I read these short essays that translate the very personal into the universal. This book is sure to touch the hearts of everyone whose parents are growing older, too.

At 40 years of age, with parents in their mid-70s, I've begun to grapple with both the emotional and practical issues of what happens to families as loved ones get older, fall ill, and need care. Lee Ann Chearney's book provides insight and offers great advice for all of us--and there are millions of us!--in this position.

I have served as a chaplain in a Nursing Home and the unheralded heroes/heroines are the nursing assistants. Grossly unpaid, usually unappreciated, they do the "dirty" work that others avoid. Morgan's book is one I recommend to CNAs, so they can realize the value of their work as a ministry, not just a job. Many have told me that it helped affirm them, create a feeling of value in what they do, and make them feel more appreciated. For that reason it is a book caregivers need to have.

I work with nursing home residents and often find myself trying to explain our work to family members. They don't seem to understand that good things happen here, as well as some of the bad things. Morgan's book shows the flip side of nursing homes....that it is a place of joy and courage, as well as a place of pain and suffering. I recommend this book to family members so they can get a better picture of what we do for this growing population of older people.

So many people either bash nursing homes because of alleged horror stories of abuse of residents, or avoid them like the plague. I love this book because it shows the humanity of people who live there, and those who help them make this their HOME

I am a minister who leads worship services at several nursing homes. I always search for ways to bring courage, comfort, and joy to the people who struggle to find hope while living there. This book glows with wise and inspiring meditations on numberous joys and struggles of living in a nursing home. It will serve as food for my messages for many months to come. These stories and reflections focus on the powerful issues facing people in the nursing home, and offer both wisdom and encouragement as the best of stories can do.

I am interested in stories of older persons who languish in nursing homes. Morgan's book tells these stories of older persons that would never see the light of day if he hadn't recorded them. We lose a library when an older person dies and their stories die with them. These FAITH STORIES FROM THE NURSING HOME preserve incredible stories of people who live outside the city walls, and often are perceived as lepers. It needs to be read by anyone interested in human beings.

I loved this book. It was easy to read and filled with so much useful information. I found myself putting it to use right away. They also have so many great medical experts they interviewed. I'd suggest it as a valuable health guidebook.

I'm 55 years old and I am actively searching for ways to live longer and healther. Glenn and Suzanne have put down in one place and in layman's terms just what I needed.

I bought this book to read on my next flight but made the mistake of opening the book up and I couldn't put it down! It was an easy read and every other page had something I could use, right away, in my quest for a healther life. Now I keep the book close and use it as a reference book.

Great work Suanne and Glenn, can't wait to see what else you do in the future regarding health and longevity.

Sincerely,
Bob Asselstine

I found this easy to read book full of interesting, helpful and unique ideas for improving my overall health without killing myself trying to stay healthy. It's a very easy read and some new idea pops out of almost every line.The book is much more a "how to" book rather than a medical journal (which bore me) and has many quick and easy things to do,some of which are so obvious that you wonder why they never occured to you. If you have even the slightest concern about your health and longevity, this book is a must.

This is an excellent book for someone who wants easy to digest information on how to improve there health and quality of life without a lot of needless detail. I liked reading a chapter or two a day and then making these easy to follow suggestions a part of my daily routine. I found it very informative and easy to follow. I would recommend this book to anyone!

I picked up the book at a suggestion from a friend. The title is really right, it was so easy to read and I picked up a lot of great information. The authors covered 50 different topics, including some I'd never thought about, and reduced them all down to three or four pages of essential information. More books should be written like this.

What a consummate achievement this book is. Written by Sheila Key in a folksy, colloquial style, it imparts great wisdom to those who would like to know how to look at their 50's and beyond as a time of fulfillment and joy. Peggy Spencer also did a great job. I like the "doc in the box" feature - it adds intellectual and thought provoking elements to each of the "ways."

I highly recommend you buy this book and enjoy!

It wasn't so very long ago, when 50 was deemed the beginning of the end. Soon you'd retire and then wait to die. Fortunately, times are changing. Better health care options mean that we are not only living longer but our so called golden years can now be spent doing what we want to do.

50 Ways to Leave Your 40s is essentially about celebrating a new phase of life and making the most of it. Perhaps, this is something we should do at every stage of life. Just take a moment to celebrate and look to the gifts that each age brings. Still, for many, 50 is the start of a whole new way of thinking and being. They've spent there entire lives focused on making money, getting ahead, succeeding in their careers, and taking care of family. Suddenly, all of those things seem to take on a different hue. It becomes more important to take care of oneself and have a little fun. Sometimes, it can be a very difficult transition. 50 Ways to Leave Your 40s provides the reader with 50 ways to celebrate, enjoy, and explore this new existence.

Have you ever hoped to meet the author of a book you really enjoyed, thinking that you're just bound to enjoy that person? And then, you actually meet that author and think, YUCK?

Well, that's not the case with this book. If you are lucky enough to hang out with Sheila Key sometime and you're like me, you will come away thinking, "geez, not only has she actually LIVED this book, but she is a heck of a lot of fun, too."

I know, because I've known Sheila for 20 years, and even though we haven't seen each other in about 10 years, I've looked forward every New Year's to receiving her cleverly homespun newsletters. Through them, I've watched her beautiful children grow and seen how Sheila's smiling face has somehow retained that youthful look of mischief mixed with excitement--no doubt related to some new and interesting pursuit.

Sheila knows a thing or two about nurturing wonder, mental and physical health, creative stimulation, and a juicy existence. So I for one was thrilled when she told me about her book project. Having been her editor when she wrote for a newspaper, I grew accustomed to Sheila always exceeding my expectations (which are exceedingly high). And, since I was just entering my 50s and really needing such a book, I knew Sheila would not let me down.

I've just started reading, and if I wait until I finish it to write a review, that could take some time. As I figured out after the first chapter, this isn't a book you skim through. It's one you dip into on a regular basis, drink in inspiration, and, thus recharged, go try something new--or remember that long-forgotten thing that brings you joy and lightens your step.

I'll be back when I have more to report. For now, I just wanted to say I love this little book and am looking forward to knowing it better. As I slog through my long work days (finishing a book of my own), it is my reward at the end of one day--and an inspiration for the next.

Sheila Key's good nature, warmth, and wonderful humor sparkle on every page, and Peggy Spencer's wise advice balances it perfectly. This book is one of the best gifts you'll ever give any 50-something friend...or yourself.

Any mid-life reader will find plenty of enjoyable and worthwhile nuggets. You may not agree with all of the advice in this book but there is wide range of topics and they are all delivered with much wit and wisdom. The author plays the role of a good friend who is telling you just what you need to hear, not necessarily what you want to hear. The truth is cushioned with optimism and humor and floats to the surface in bite sized pieces. Instead of telling your best friend that they need to floss, watch less TV, get a prostate exam or unwind with a road trip-- give them this book and let it do the work of telling the truth with pizzazz. By the way, get your own copy because you need the same counsel.