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Earth's Elders: The Wisdom of the World's Oldest People

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These stories and photographs of amazing supercentenarians, ordinary people who have lived extraordinary lives spanning three centuries,are inspirational and captivating. The interviews illuminate the life experiences of these hardy individuals; their portraits show visually a glimpse into their souls; the essays have lessons for all of us. This is an amazing book with a message for everyone on how to live life to the fullest. Bravo!!

This insightfully written and beautifully photographed book offers a rare view into the lives of the olderst people on earth whose lives have spanned 3 centuries. The photos and stories of these amazing folks invite awe and contemplation from both children and adults at all stages of life. It will truly move you as it did me.

I was amazed by the stories and lives of these super-elderly members of our society. This is a fascinating book. It is beautifully written and photographed!

I enjoyed the book very much. The essays in the beginning of the book were outstanding and reading a short bio of each of the supercentenarians was fascinating. Though they were from all over the globe, they all shared many of the same habits and spirituality. And since the book was edited by a photgrapher, the pictures really captured the essence of each elder. Overall, a very life affirming, positive and spiritual book.

Great book. I couldn't put it down. Very inspirational. Each of the stories were only a few pages long which made it nice if you didn't have a lot of time on your hands at one sitting. The author gives you complete freedom to come to your own conclusions as to why these special people lived so long. I never write reviews, but went on-line to buy another book like it and just decided to brag about it. It is a super book to put in your on your coffee table or guest room.

Very good book. Worth the read but I had hoped for more. I would have liked to hear more insights on what each wished they had done in life (regrets), what they were glad they had done, maybe more advice to pass on to us. I realize many were failing in health but still maintained their spirit. I suspect interviewing subjects "over 90" instead of 110 may have offered us more. Good photographs. Again, worth the read and touching at times.

A found "Earth's Elders" to be a deeply inspiring, and profoundly life-affirming work of art.

A book that should be a permanent fixture on all coffee tables. It is
quite informative with a general theme (keep stress to a minimum).
These people who live from 106 to 118 are awesome and some
of them look wonderful. I am glad the author traveled the world.
Jane Davis

I really like this book. It is as I expected. The rules of living a long life are easily garnered from the stories of the elders. I save the stories for when I travel from my island home on Bell Island ,NL. They help pass the time as the boat rolls along... I don't enjoy the boat so the elders' keep me so interested I forget where I am..

Jarry Friedman's book, "Earth's Elders: The Wisdom of the World's Oldest People" is as wise at it is moving. My 98 year old mother and I are reading it together and we plan to read it many more times than just once. It will be shared with others for it's message is significant and timely.

The vessels of history Mr. Friedman interviews made me pause and think of the family history that was lost due to our disregard for the people who could communicate it. I also was inspired by those who didn't let their age get in the way of an active life. I have cited this book in my article: "The Long Journey Home" for the Florida Times Union. You can access it at: http://www.jacksonville.com/community/cc/herrmann