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Age Doesn't Matter Unless You're a Cheese

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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!

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.

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.

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."

This is a great book, not as funny as Age Sucks maybe, but it's not meant to be. In fact, I think they're good companions. "Cheese" is a much broader, wiser book, with many thoughtful things to ponder. Yes, some things made me laugh, but other things touched my heart and really made me think. The subtitle is wisdom of the elders and that's exactly right -- and this book is exactly right. Thank you, Ross and Kathryn.

A serious subject presented in a humorous manner.Easily read, hilarious and thought provoking. It will keep you in 'stitches'. M.Phyllis HIll

Great book of insightful -- sometimes hilarious quotes about the condition of being "old". Since I love collecting books of quotes this one rounded out my collection very nicely. It would make a great gift. The book is small (physically) but packs 379 pages of great quotes. I recommend it.