50 Things to Do When You Turn 50: 50 Experts on the Subject of Turning 50 (Fifty Experts on the Subject of Turning Fifty) [Paperback]

Ronnie Sellers (Author, Editor), Gerit Quealy (Editor), Debra Gordon (Editor), Brian O'Connell (Editor), Sarah Mahoney (Editor), Allison Kyle Leopold (Editor)

Book Description

Release date: September 15, 2005 | Series: Fifty Experts on the Subject of Turning Fifty

Everything you should know and a lot more that will make you laugh and think. A must read for those turning 50, this book will help you make the most of a milestone year. All royalties will be donated to benefit cancer research. This is a fabulous 50th birthday gift, and a lot more useful than an Over the Hill coffee mug and black balloons!

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Erica Jong, Marianne Williamson, Harold Kushner and many lesser-known contributors to this volume offer a heap of advice, urging readers not only to "keep a sense of adventure," (29) but to "get smart about the IRS" (151) and to "read the Torah." (225). Each of the chapters is brief, ranging from practical financial advice (129-164) to less concrete tips on spirituality and mindset. Religious scholar Robert Thurman says, "To understand the meaning of life, I think you have to confront and deal with the meaning of death"; (220) public radio personality Garrison Keillor urges readers to "start telling the truth" and says that being 50 earns one the right to "dare to express simple preference. (Do you want to go over to the Swansons for dinner? No, I don't.)" (15) The contributors here range from a playwright and a poet (17-20, 26-28) to a professional astrologer (197-203) and an estate planning attorney (140-144), giving this collection the benefit of diverse points of view on various aspects of aging. Not all of the suggestions will appeal to all readers (you simply may not have the funds to invest in real estate(155)), but those who want reassurance that 50 is the age at which you start reaping the benefits of your labors will find much to appreciate here.
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Review

Don't even think about turning 50 without this book! A compilation of short articles, musings and reminiscences written by experts and celebrities from all walks of life on the subject of turning 50. Includes valuable information on important medical tests, estate planning, insurance strategies, as well as a healthy dose of poetry and humor. A ...those who want reassurance that 50 is the age at which you start reaping the benefits of your labors will find much to appreciate here. --Publishers Weekly, July 18, 2005

Helping baby boomers as they age has become a popular subject for writers who are often boomers themselves. The messages are usually upbeat and optimistic, ensuring readers that the best times are ahead. Editor Sellers commissioned experts like Rabbi Harold Kushner, clothing designer Diane Von Furstenberg, and makeup artist Bobbi Brown to write essays dealing with attitude, appearance, fitness, career, money, and fun. Garrison Keillor tells readers to stop complaining, while Harold Bloom advises them to read the classics. Doctors discuss nutrition and life-saving procedures, while financial experts talk about investments. It's a great book to browse or read piecemeal. Highly recommended; sales of the book will be donated to cancer organizations. --Library Journal, September 15, 2005

The result is a collection of essays that are helpful, humorous and encouraging. In addition to Keillor, Orman and Von Furstenberg, the contributors include Rabbi Harold Kushner, former poet laureate Billy Collins, America's Cup winner Gary Jobson, beauty expert Bobbi Brown and financial advisor Bill Gross. The topics are diverse, but the reader is left with one very positive message by the end of the book, Sellers said. Accept and take care of yourself, put your affairs in order and the years that are ahead of you will be the best years of your life. --Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 21, 2005

The result is a collection of essays that are helpful, humorous and encouraging. In addition to Keillor, Orman and Von Furstenberg, the contributors include Rabbi Harold Kushner, former poet laureate Billy Collins, America's Cup winner Gary Jobson, beauty expert Bobbi Brown and financial advisor Bill Gross. The topics are diverse, but the reader is left with one very positive message by the end of the book, Sellers said. Accept and take care of yourself, put your affairs in order and the years that are ahead of you will be the best years of your life. --Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 21, 2005

Helping baby boomers as they age has become a popular subject for writers who are often boomers themselves. The messages are usually upbeat and optimistic, ensuring readers that the best times are ahead. Editor Sellers commissioned experts like Rabbi Harold Kushner, clothing designer Diane Von Furstenberg, and makeup artist Bobbi Brown to write essays dealing with attitude, appearance, fitness, career, money, and fun. Garrison Keillor tells readers to stop complaining, while Harold Bloom advises them to read the classics. Doctors discuss nutrition and life-saving procedures, while financial experts talk about investments. It's a great book to browse or read piecemeal. Highly recommended; sales of the book will be donated to cancer organizations. --Library Journal, September 15, 2005

The result is a collection of essays that are helpful, humorous and encouraging. In addition to Keillor, Orman and Von Furstenberg, the contributors include Rabbi Harold Kushner, former poet laureate Billy Collins, America's Cup winner Gary Jobson, beauty expert Bobbi Brown and financial advisor Bill Gross. The topics are diverse, but the reader is left with one very positive message by the end of the book, Sellers said. Accept and take care of yourself, put your affairs in order and the years that are ahead of you will be the best years of your life. --Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 21, 2005

Helping baby boomers as they age has become a popular subject for writers who are often boomers themselves. The messages are usually upbeat and optimistic, ensuring readers that the best times are ahead. Editor Sellers commissioned experts like Rabbi Harold Kushner, clothing designer Diane Von Furstenberg, and makeup artist Bobbi Brown to write essays dealing with attitude, appearance, fitness, career, money, and fun. Garrison Keillor tells readers to stop complaining, while Harold Bloom advises them to read the classics. Doctors discuss nutrition and life-saving procedures, while financial experts talk about investments. It's a great book to browse or read piecemeal. Highly recommended; sales of the book will be donated to cancer organizations. --Library Journal, September 15, 2005

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Sellers Publishing, Inc. (September 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156906590X
• ISBN-13: 978-1569065907
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.8 x 8.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,516 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #20 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Aging

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49 of 53 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Fifty Ways to help you get over being Fifty January 31, 2006

By sylvialynn

Format:Paperback

This is a compilation from various authors writing on the subject of turning 50. The first contributor really lays it on the line by saying "Stop complaining" and get your act together so that you'll get through many years after 50. I appreciated that these 50 writers "provided essays on a pro-bono basis" and profits from the book will go toward non-profit organizations focused on cancer research. This is a great book to give as a gift to friends reaching this sometimes challenging milestone.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy I bought this for the 50yr ma December 28, 2010

By Nate

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

So I'm 26... I read about half the book the night before I gave this to my mother for her 50th. I really liked it and wished that I had more time to finish it. Even though I'm only :) halfway to 50 I was feeling like it applied a lot to my life as well. My mother was struggling with the idea of turning 50. The three best things (in this order)that we did to help her get over this feeling was 1) overwhelm her with "little" surprises... 2) let all her friends, family, and coworkers know (They added to the little surprises way more than what we could have done)and 3) we gave her this book (Fifty Things to Do When You Turn Fifty: Fifty Experts on the Subject of Turning Fifty)to read on the down time after everything was all said and done. She positivity commented on the book a few times on how it really gave her a different outlook than what she had.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fifty Things To Do When You Turn Fifty February 19, 2009

By Rl Brown

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I read this book in almost one sitting. I found the advice helpful, as well as entertaining. I have three friends turning 50 in March and bought a copy for each of them. I'm trying to make my year of turning 50 pivotal. This book helped me wrap my brain around saying "I'm Fifty."