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| Author | : Steve Franklin |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 232 |
| Release | : 2013-06-03 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 1118567625 |
A thoroughly enthralling book that proves the truth of the adage, "with age comes wisdom" Based on video recorded interviews and extensive surveys of more than 500 Centenarians, this unforgettable book brings you into a world few human beings have ever known. What must it be like to have lived an entire century—and not just any century, but one of the most fertile, productive, cataclysmic, revolutionary hundred-year periods in the history of the human race? Imagine having navigated all of life's personal milestones against the backdrop of the Jazz Age, the Great Depression, two World Wars, the Space Age, the Digital Age, and 9/11; what stories you would have to tell! In their own words, and with no small measure of good humor, these remarkable men and women tell their stories and share their insights on life, business, making it and losing it, great sorrow and joy—and having lived to tell the tale. Distills the wisdom and wit of 500 centenarians into six sections covering the passage of time, career, money, time management, secrets of longevity, and capturing and sharing wisdom Full of timeless advice, like "Money cannot make you, but it can break you," with anecdotes about savings, debt, and investing for the long-run—the really, really long run Based on over 500 taped interviews and extensive questionnaire surveys developed and conducted by noted experts Steve Franklin and Lynn Peters Adler
| Author | : Neenah Ellis |
| Publisher | : Crown |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2019-03-05 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1984823507 |
A beautifully written and elegantly wise book that takes us inside the world of centenarians and invites us to learn from them firsthand the art of living well for an exceptionally long period of time. Neenah Ellis always wanted to live to 100, and her fascination led her to interview centenarians from all over the US about what life was like at the very beginning of the century, and how things have changed over time. Ellis, a producer for National Public Radio, spent an unforgettable year traveling with her tape recorder and listening to the stories of America’s oldest men and women. She met a couple who courted by horse and sleigh in Vermont during the winter of 1918, and she spent a week with the oldest living black lesbian in America. She visited a nationally known expert on dyslexia who published a book at 96 and whose great-great-grandfather was a colonel in Washington’s army; and she met Anna Wilmot, the row-boating centenarian from New England who captured the hearts of thousands of NPR listeners with her confession that she swims in the buff only “when it’s foggy and there’s no fisherman around.” Originally conceived as an American history project, Ellis’s year of interviews became much more, a personal journey of growth and transformation. After two decades of acting as the reporter and inquisitor, Ellis finally shifted gears and was able in the process of these conversations to start really listening. Once she had put away the exigencies of her cusp-of-the-millennium life—her deadlines, the intense focus on current events, the endless e-mail and ringing phones—she began to learn the kinds of things that we do from much older people. She started to connect in her conversations with them, and to see the virtue of looking forward, as the centenarians did, not backward. They reminded her that the moment—this very moment that we’re in right now—is precious and fine. And that the true richness of life is to be found in each other—in our marriages and friendships, in the intellectual life that we share with each other, and in the ways that we become connected. Their stories add up to a course in living well, with lessons and inspiration for all of us.
| Author | : John Withington |
| Publisher | : Reaktion Books |
| Total Pages | : 258 |
| Release | : 2017-11-15 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1780238185 |
In October 1995, French grandmother Jeanne Calment became, so far as we know, the oldest human being who has ever lived, when she reached the age of 120 years and 238 days. She went on to survive for nearly three more years. On the long journey to her record-breaking age, Calment acquired more and more companions. Centenarians are the fastest-growing section of the population. In Britain, there are more than ninety times as many as there were a hundred years ago. Secrets of the Centenarians delves into the curious reasons why their number is growing at such an incredible rate. John Withington explores the factors that determine which of us will reach a century and which of us will fall by the wayside. Is it down to lifestyle or genes? Does where you live play a role? Is surviving to one hundred a boon or a bore? Finally, he explores whether, even if the number of centenarians keeps increasing, there remains a maximum life span beyond which we cannot survive. Thoughtful, well-researched and highly entertaining, Secrets of the Centenarians reveals some of the most intriguing secrets of growing older.
| Author | : Honoré Balzac |
| Publisher | : Wesleyan University Press |
| Total Pages | : 376 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780819567970 |
First English translation of a classic gothic novel
| Author | : David Davies |
| Publisher | : Random House Business Books |
| Total Pages | : 146 |
| Release | : 1975 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : |
In the remote Andean Highlands there exist communities where individuals who live for 140 years or more, remaining agile and lucid. Death from cancer or heart disease is unknown. The author describes the villages in which these super-centenarians are found.
| Author | : Judy Gaman |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 399 |
| Release | : 2020-04-14 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1631528831 |
Judy Gaman was so busy making a name for herself that she barely took the time to meet a stranger, enjoy life, or simply stop to breathe. Immersed in her job as the director of business development for a high-profile medical practice—a job that required her to write health and wellness books and host a nationally syndicated radio show—she spent every day going full speed ahead with no looking back. That is, until the day she met Lucille Fleming. While writing a book on longevity, Judy interviewed Lucille, an elegant and spirited woman who had just recently turned 100. Lucille had the fashion and style of old Hollywood, but it was all hidden behind the doors of her assisted living center. What began as a quick meeting became a lasting friendship that transformed into an inseparable bond. Lucille brought incredible wisdom and great stories to the table, while Judy provided an avenue for excitement and new opportunities. Together, the two began living life to the fullest, and meeting the most interesting people along the way (including Suzanne Somers). But then Lucille’s life came to an end through unexpected and unfortunate circumstances—and the very first lesson she ever taught Judy proved to be the most important one of all.
| Author | : Gwen Weiss-Numeroff |
| Publisher | : Agio Publishing House |
| Total Pages | : 243 |
| Release | : 2013-02-01 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 189743586X |
"Extraordinary Centenarians in America is a treasure. In each chapter, you will find pearls of wisdom, which unquestionably you can begin incorporating today, so you too can enjoy such spirited longevity. The people come alive on the pages and will make you laugh, cry, but mostly inspire you." - Charles F. Glassman, MD, FACP, founder of The New York Center for Longevity & Wellness and award-winning author of Brain Drain "Forget reading about the Forbes 400, you will learn and be inspired more by the Centenarian 30! This book is a must read for all ages." - Dr. Peter Kash, Ed.D/MBA, biotech venture capitalist and international best selling author of Freedom from Disease Meet thirty remarkable centenarians from across the USA who generously share their lives, lifestyles and words of wisdom gleaned from a century of experiences. How did they live so long and so well? Was it purely genetics? Did they have a good diet, exercise, smoke or drink? What did they all do in their 80s, 90s and even 100s to stay busy, healthy and happy? Learn from those who lived the longest and the strongest, including: Besse Cooper, 116, World's oldest person Dr. Leila Denmark, 114, Co-developer of the whooping cough vaccine, longest working pediatrician Irving Kahn, 106, World's oldest active investment professional Errie Ball, 102, Pro Golfer and only surviving member of the first Masters Tournament Ebby Halliday, 101, Founder and chairperson of one of the largest realty companies in America Bel Kaufman, 101, Renowned novelist, lecturer and humorist Other centenarians celebrated range from homemakers to heroines, artists to athletes, barbers to bookkeepers, each revealing unique and valuable insights that will certainly enrich your life. Peek through a window of American history, through their eyes and hearts to experience living through the Great Depression, World War I and II, poverty and persecution while coming out on top with grace, dignity and joy. Author Gwen Weiss-Numeroff is a former advertising executive turned nutritionist, lifestyle coach and motivational speaker. Her mother's sudden death at 70 inspired Gwen to launch a 2-year quest to find the secrets to vibrant longevity from those centenarians actually living the dream. Extraordinary Centenarians in America offers you priceless advice, plus comfort and relief to know that aging does not have to be feared. A portion of the proceeds from this book will support the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (www.ocrf.org).
| Author | : Paul Mobley |
| Publisher | : Rizzoli Publications |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2016-10-11 |
| Genre | : Photography |
| ISBN | : 1599621355 |
More than fifty extraordinary Americans, who have all celebrated their one hundredth birthday, share a century of insights. Paul Mobley has taken his camera on the road once again, this time to photograph America’s oldest and wisest citizens. Mobley traveled to all fifty states to find these indomitable, extraordinary centenarians. In this inspiring collection of intimate and powerful portraits, direct quotes, and personal stories, we learn that wisdom is the reward for perseverance. The centenarians in Mobley’s stunning portfolio are eyewitnesses to a century dominated by world wars and conflicts, space travel, and cultural and digital revolutions. Their stories are inspirational, educational, and deeply touching. In them, we are reminded that love, loss, hope, and grief are essential ingredients in a full life and that humor can get us through the worst of times. Mobley’s heartfelt portraits are a beautiful tribute to this unique assemblage of Americans. There are more than 70,000 centenarians in the United States alone. Each of them has touched others with their gift of long lives. This book is a celebration of this generation and an inspiration to the rest of us.
| Author | : Christophe Bec |
| Publisher | : Humanoids, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 60 |
| Release | : 2020-04-14 |
| Genre | : Comics & Graphic Novels |
| ISBN | : 1643379828 |
In the insatiable quest for natural resources, humans are searching further and deeper into the earth, threatening to unleash monsters thought to be long gone...
| Author | : Malcolm Sterling Mackinlay |
| Publisher | : Edinburgh ; London : W. Blackwood |
| Total Pages | : 392 |
| Release | : 1908 |
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