Why did I come into this room? : a candid conversation about aging
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- ISBN: 9781948677301
- ISBN: 194867730X
- ISBN: 9781948677295
- ISBN: 1948677296
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1 online resource (336 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of plates) : color illustrations. - Publisher: [New York] : Forefront Books, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
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General Note: | Includes index. |
Source of Description Note: | Print version record. |
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Subject: | Older women -- Health and hygiene Aging |
Genre: | Electronic books. |
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- Baker & Taylor
The award-winning broadcast journalist and womenâs health advocate highlights the laugh-out-loud realities of aging, sharing insights into and personal experiences with such taboo subjects as hot flashes, sex-drive changes and ageism. 150,000 first printing. - Simon and Schuster
Why Did I Come into This Room? is a funny âWhat to Expect When Youâre Expectingâ for the aging woman.
âIâm too old for Snapchat, but too young for Life Alert.â
In her most candid and revealing book yet, acclaimed broadcast journalist and Baby Boomer Joan Lunden delves into the various phases of aging that leave many feeling uncomfortable, confused, and on edge. In her hilarious book, Lunden takes the dull and depressing out of aging, replacing it with wit and humor. After all, laughing is better than cryingâunless it makes you pee! Whether youâre in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or more, this book is full of helpful information to embraceâor at least prepare forâthe inevitable.
Funny, captivating, and raw, no topic is off limits. Lunden goes where others fear to tread, openly talking about wrinkles and age spots (which Lunden insists are sunspots), expanding waistlines (no, you didnât shrink your jeans), diminished energy (my get-up-and-go got up and went), weak pelvic floors (yes, weâre talking about leaking), hot flashes (they suck), disrupted sleep (the morning host is an expert on lack of sleep), changes in sex drive (oh yeah, she goes there), ageism (it exists and it pisses us off), and yes, the real reasons we suddenly find ourselves always searching for those car keys! Â
Through her poignant and often laugh out loud funny personal experiences, Lunden candidly shares her anxieties and breakthroughs and how sheâs coping with the realities of aging. Sheâs talking about the good, the bad and the ugly, elevating the conversation on topics often considered âtaboo.âÂ
Why Did I Come into This Room? also explores the science of aging, including how it impacts the body and brain, while dispelling myths and revealing useful options to stave off the aging process as long as possible.
Even more importantly, Lunden goes beyond the physical aspects of aging by closely examining the mental and emotional minefields that come with our advancing years. As she explores the value of asking ourselves important questions including, âAm I still relevant?â, âDo I have meaningful friendships?â, and âAm I leaving an impactful legacy?â Lunden also examines the freedom in âletting go,â the importance of managing stress, and how joy and a sense of purpose all play an impactful role in slowing the aging process.
 In a society where youth is revered and aging feared, Why Did I Come into This Room? is the long-awaited tell-it-like-it-is guide for those approaching their later years. As Lunden says, âAging ainât for sissies…you better be prepared.â - Simon and Schuster
Why Did I Come into This Room? is a funny âWhat to Expect When Youâre Expectingâ for the aging woman.
âIâm too old for Snapchat, but too young for Life Alert.â
In her most candid and revealing book yet, acclaimed broadcast journalist and Baby Boomer Joan Lunden delves into the various phases of aging that leave many feeling uncomfortable, confused, and on edge. In her hilarious book, Lunden takes the dull and depressing out of aging, replacing it with wit and humor. After all, laughing is better than cryingâunless it makes you pee! Whether youâre in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or more, this book is full of helpful information to embraceâor at least prepare forâthe inevitable.
Funny, captivating, and raw, no topic is off limits. Lunden goes where others fear to tread, openly talking about wrinkles and age spots (which Lunden insists are sunspots), expanding waistlines (no, you didnât shrink your jeans), diminished energy (my get-up-and-go got up and went), weak pelvic floors (yes, weâre talking about leaking), hot flashes (they suck), disrupted sleep (the morning host is an expert on lack of sleep), changes in sex drive (oh yeah, she goes there), ageism (it exists and it pisses us off), and yes, the real reasons we suddenly find ourselves always searching for those car keys! Â
Through her poignant and often laugh out loud funny personal experiences, Lunden candidly shares her anxieties and breakthroughs and how sheâs coping with the realities of aging. Sheâs talking about the good, the bad and the ugly, elevating the conversation on topics often considered âtaboo.âÂ
Why Did I Come into This Room? also explores the science of aging, including how it impacts the body and brain, while dispelling myths and revealing useful options to stave off the aging process as long as possible.
Even more importantly, Lunden goes beyond the physical aspects of aging by closely examining the mental and emotional minefields that come with our advancing years. As she explores the value of asking ourselves important questions including, âAm I still relevant?â, âDo I have meaningful friendships?â, and âAm I leaving an impactful legacy?â Lunden also examines the freedom in âletting go,â the importance of managing stress, and how joy and a sense of purpose all play an impactful role in slowing the aging process.
 In a society where youth is revered and aging feared, Why Did I Come into This Room? is the long-awaited tell-it-like-it-is guide for women of all ages. As Lunden says, âAging ainât for sissies…you better be prepared.â - Simon and Schuster
Why Did I Come into This Room? is a funny âWhat to Expect When Youâre Expectingâ for the aging woman.
âIâm too old for Snapchat, but too young for Life Alert.â
In her most candid and revealing book yet, acclaimed broadcast journalist and Baby Boomer Joan Lunden delves into the various phases of aging that leave many feeling uncomfortable, confused, and on edge. In her hilarious book, Lunden takes the dull and depressing out of aging, replacing it with wit and humor. After all, laughing is better than cryingâunless it makes you pee! Whether youâre in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or more, this book is full of helpful information to embraceâor at least prepare forâthe inevitable.
Funny, captivating, and raw, no topic is off limits. Lunden goes where others fear to tread, openly talking about wrinkles and age spots (which Lunden insists are sunspots), expanding waistlines (no, you didnât shrink your jeans), diminished energy (my get-up-and-go got up and went), weak pelvic floors (yes, weâre talking about leaking), hot flashes (they suck), disrupted sleep (the morning host is an expert on lack of sleep), changes in sex drive (oh yeah, she goes there), ageism (it exists and it pisses us off), and yes, the real reasons we suddenly find ourselves always searching for those car keys! Â
Through her poignant and often laugh out loud funny personal experiences, Lunden candidly shares her anxieties and breakthroughs and how sheâs coping with the realities of aging. Sheâs talking about the good, the bad and the ugly, elevating the conversation on topics often considered âtaboo.âÂ
Why Did I Come into This Room? also explores the science of aging, including how it impacts the body and brain, while dispelling myths and revealing useful options to stave off the aging process as long as possible.
Even more importantly, Lunden goes beyond the physical aspects of aging by closely examining the mental and emotional minefields that come with our advancing years. As she explores the value of asking ourselves important questions including, âAm I still relevant?â, âDo I have meaningful friendships?â, and âAm I leaving an impactful legacy?â Lunden also examines the freedom in âletting go,â the importance of managing stress, and how joy and a sense of purpose all play an impactful role in slowing the aging process.
 In a society where youth is revered and aging feared, Why Did I Come into This Room? is the long-awaited tell-it-like-it-is guide for women of all ages. As Lunden says, âAging ainât for sissies…you better be prepared.â