Quick, Answer Me Before I Forget the Question: Everything You Need to Know About Turning 50
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (925 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0143112899 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Just for fun is this wonderful little book for anyone harassed by those inevitable signs of aging, e.g., short-term memory loss and income strategies for retirement. In this everything-you-wish-you-didn't-need-to-know guidebook, Padwa (Say the Magic Words: How To Get What You Want from the People Who Have What You Need) discusses midlifers' sense of smell, income possibilities, and retirement havens. She also tackles such issues as ridding oneself of debt and the safety of dying pubic hair. Sure to attract attention and readership; recommended for all public libraries.
She also tackles such issues as ridding oneself of debt and the safety of dying pubic hair. In this everything-you-wish-you-didn't-need-to-know guidebook, Padwa (Say the Magic Words: How To Get What You Want from the People Who Have What You Need) discusses midlifers' sense of smell, income possibilities, and retirement havens. 15, 2008. -- Library Journal, Jan. Sure to attract attention and readership; recommended for all public libraries. Just for fun is this wonderful little book for anyone harassed by those inevitable signs of aging, e.g., short-term memory loss and income strategies for retirement
Turning 50? Check out this little book! Author Lynette Padwa has written an informative and FUN book for those turning 50 as well as those of us looking at 50 through a rear view mirror. The book is well organized in short "essays," easy to read w/ many a chuckle. For instance the TITLES of the essays: "What happens at the Hair Club for Men?" or "When's the best time to get a face lift?" (If you want to know buy the book!! She does give serious information and answers to these questions!) The book also has a VERY serious side -- it covers subjects such a. MinaFreehill said Quick review. When I hit 50 this year, I definitely knew I was in uncharted territory. People started asking if I needed help with my groceries (I don't) and my eyes suddenly got so bad, if I didn't have my glasses on, I needed someone to stand across the room holding the material so I could read it.All this is to say how much I enjoyed this book--it hit home. It made me laugh, it made me cry, but best of all, it gave me a roadmap to the new terrain of being post-50. With all this helpful advice, I'm ready for the next 50 years.. S. Rehbinder said Funny, and informative to boot. A great guide!. "Quick Answer Me" is a very enjoyable read and, surprisingly, truly helpful (even though I am a few years away from the big 5 - 0). Most of the questions/answers spoke to me and the witty author is a master at articulating the intriguing mysteries of midlife (ack!) then giving us well-researched info in a highly amusing manner!What a relief to know all of this. I just ordered Funny, and informative to boot. A great guide! S. Rehbinder "Quick Answer Me" is a very enjoyable read and, surprisingly, truly helpful (even though I am a few years away from the big 5 - 0). Most of the questions/answers spoke to me and the witty author is a master at articulating the intriguing mysteries of midlife (ack!) then giving us well-researched info in a highly amusing manner!What a relief to know all of this. I just ordered 4 copies for friends and I'm ready for that momentous b-day, now!. copies for friends and I'm ready for that momentous b-day, now!