Free Downloads "Age Doesn't Matter Unless You're A Cheese": Wisdom From Our Elders
It's ill-becoming for an old broad to sing about how bad she wants it. But occasionally we do. -Lena Horne"I take a simple view of living. It is: Keep your eyes open and get on with it." -Laurence Olivier "The only sin is mediocrity." -Martha Graham"When I was young, I found out that the big toe always ends up making a hole in a sock. So I stopped wearing socks." -Albert Einstein "Go out on a limb. That's where the fruit is."-Jimmy Carter Full of surprise, insight, humor, perspective, celebration, inspiration, and a kind of offhand, poignant poetry, Age Doesn't Matter Unless You're a Cheese-title courtesy of Billie Burke-shares hundreds of the best things men and women over sixty have said about how to love, work, laugh, and live. Collected by authors with a perfect ear for quotes, Kathryn and Ross Petras, Age Doesn't Matter brings together Albert Einstein's equation for happiness, Colette on the virtues of astonishment, and Julia Child's secret of longevity: "Red meat and gin."
Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company; 1st Edition 1st Printing edition (March 8, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0761125183
ISBN-13: 978-0761125181
Product Dimensions: 4 x 0.9 x 6 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #98,350 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #46 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Gerontology #66 in Books > Reference > Quotations #139 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Humor > Self-Help & Psychology
While this is not a mega-sized collection of quotes (just one quote per page) it IS an amazing selection of time-tested wisdom, humor, and experience. I collect quotations; and this book was an outstanding resource from that standpoint, since the preponderant majority of the quotes were "keepers." I have collected 20,000+ in a personal database over more than a decade (an odd hobby, some would say, but I guess I'm pretty easily amused). While a few of the quotes familiar to me, most were fresh and original, and the preponderant majority were "keepers." But you don't have to be a quotation collector to enjoy this book; if you're looking for inspiration, "words to live by," (from folks who have "been there,done that"), or if you just enjoy reading books that give you something to think about and more than a few chuckles along the way, I believe you will thoroughly enjoy it.
Every quote listed in this book comes from people who were over 70 years old at the time, so they know of whence they speak. This is a light read, but a truly enjoyable one. Turn to any page, and read sagacious advice on a variety of subjects, from well-known figures ranging from Julia Child to Golda Meir, and everywhere in between. This is a book that will be returned to again and again for its wit and wisdom. And, as we age, the words become more true to life. Age does not necessarily equal wisdom, but in the case of this collection, it certainly applies.
What a lovely gift this was! It's not yet another book about "ha ha, you're getting older," but a very meaningful collection of thoughts from older people about what they've gained in perspective as they have aged. I received this as a gift and am planning to buy some for other friends now. I truly found this to be extremely insightful, inspiring and thought-provoking. Makes getting another year older (no, I won't mention my age!) much more pleasant!
This calendar is very clever and great for anyone who is an "adult". Age doesn't matter but really young people would probably not "get it". We love looking at each page every day and some of them, I have even taken to work to show coworkers. I was given the calendar for 2006 as a Christmas gift. This time I bought it to give as a gift, and also bought one for us. We absolutely love it.
Nice little package -- filled with thoughts about growig older from those who know best. Makes you think.
Watch out if you're giving this as a birthday gift. It's just quotes aimed at really old people, 80 years old or more. If you're looking for something to give a 40 or 50-something geezer-to-be, I'd recommend "Getting Old Sucks" by Ed Strnad. Funnier, too.
The description of this book was "funny"....actually it is more "factual quips" from famous people. I wanted a joke book for a gift for my elderly brother...this won't do...so I'll give it to one of my sons...but a better description would have helped. The book is in EXCELLENT condition and arrived quickly.
This small, fat book appears as if it will be filled with cute little quotes, but once I delved in, I was rewarded with true wisdom and insight. I think a better title would have been one of the quotes contained within: "Live your life, and forget your age."
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