A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to Old Age: Life Changes After 50 [Paperback]

Stanley C. Baldwin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2, 2005

It started almost 15 years ago. My wife Marj and I had moved to a new community and visited a local church. We arrived for Sunday school, were warmly greeted, and then ushered into a class of seniors. . . . Unfortunately, the assault on our prime-of-life status from every quarter of society has only intensified since then. Waitresses have stopped asking if we qualify for the senior discount; they simply give it to us. When I'm in public, young women step aside for me to enter doors ahead of them. . . . A publisher issued a newly designed version of one of my books that had been in print for 20 years. On the back cover, I was described as one who "remains active in writing and speaking." I wondered why they didn't add that I could still feed myself. Whether you are 50 or 70, you have probably shared some of Stanley C. Baldwin's experiences. Here is an opportunity to relive them with laughter. But, more importantly, in these pages you'll find an opportunity to reflect on how these life changes relate to your Christian life. This is a book for those who reject the grumpiness of aging and embrace the grace of life with Christ.

Editorial Reviews

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Better than most on aging. Baldwin is a good writer. Includes some hard stuff, yet isn't at all a downer. -- CBA Marketplace, March 2005

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"This book epitomizes the spirit of Mr. Stanley Baldwin with his humorous and honest outlook. You will be blessed by his insight into aging and growing older without growing colder." (Dr. Ken McCormick, Pastor, Tri-City Baptist Temple )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: IVP Books (March 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830832785
• ISBN-13: 978-0830832781
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,073,762 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars funny but insightful, April 14, 2005

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Kathryn E. Miller (INDIO, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to Old Age: Life Changes After 50 (Paperback)

this book is not only entertaining and funny, it's insightful and helpful. I really related! I found myself in the pages and could give myself grace and joy in the midst of seeing some evidence of aging--even at 54!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I was hoping for, November 10, 2008

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This review is from: A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to Old Age: Life Changes After 50 (Paperback)

I purchased this book for my husband (who is 51) and having trouble accepting that he is getting older. I read an excerpt, saw that it was lighthearted and hoped it would help my husband feel more comfortable in his wrinkling skin. Having a short attention span (except when it comes to 24 hour news programming) I needed something he would follow through on.
This book was a perfect choice! He read it over the course of three days, sometimes sharing bits with me. He identified with it cover to cover. Good stuff!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book, May 14, 2005

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Gerald Ward (Kennewick, WA) - See all my reviews
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This book will be promoted extensively in my work at Pastor to the Senior Adults. It's a great tool for outreach. It is well written, insightful, and enjoyable. Pastor Gerald Ward