This sequel to the best-selling Growing Old is Not For Sissies teaches us to reevaluate the popular associations of age with increasing malaise and infirmity. Instead, it presents 100 vital, compelling portraits of senior athletes accompanied by personal statements and poems on aging. Growing Old is Not for Sissies II is testament to the joy of physical activity and of living to a ripe old age. Fourth printing. By Etta Clark.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Cris Howard
Format:Paperback
Just one look at the photos and all your excuses for being a couch potato go out the door. This book is filled with inspirational photos of senior athletes. Helen Zechmeister, age 91, works out 3 days a week, deadlifts 200 pounds and can do the full splits. A competitive swimmer, Marie Wilcox-Little at 73 has a much better figure than I could ever hope to have (I'm merely 30). My favorite: Ivor Welch,(Volume 1)was never active until 83 when his wife his wife passed away. To mourn her death he started walking, then running, then running marathons. By the age of 90 he ran five marathons and 2 half marathons! If Ivor can do it, by golly, so can I! A must have for anyone who wants to enjoy life to its fullest!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've bought the first book for so many friends as they've reached landmark birthdays, (50's) I decided to get book II for our friend's 75th! Both books are great reminder of just how much ability we have at all stages of life. It's about how much you can do, no matter what your age, instead of viewing age as a limitation.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This book is a must for anyone who works with older adults. It is a photographic essay of some very special people....people who embrace the robustness of life, and who are disciplined to maintain their capabilities as long as possible. Our world is steeped in ageism, that is, believing that older people are only capable of doing things that are "appropriate" for their age. This book shatters those beliefs and provides living examples of people who continue doing what they love to do physically. I wish that Etta Clark would revise this book with a new set of photos every year! I have seen some of these photos over and over again in lectures that people give about aging. It is a book to be owned, not borrowed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great followup to first book
Insiprational - Aging is inevitable, but the athletes pictured in these pages inspired me to keep after the work it takes to age well.
Published 8 days ago by J. Tuitele
5.0 out of 5 stars
Now as an ebook
There are two "Growing Old Is Not For Sissies" books and they are now out of print.
BUT you can buy a combination of the two as an eBook in the iBook library for about $5.99
BUT you can buy a combination of the two as an eBook in the iBook library for about $5.99
Published 8 months ago by Etta Clark
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inspiring!
Beautiful photographs and awe inspiring senior athletes. Reminds me that ageing doesn't mean giving up an active lifestyle. I highly recommend this book!
Published 14 months ago by Cindy RN
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stock Birthday Gift
This book is great for someone turning 40, 50, 60, 70...
It is so inspiring to see images of happy, healthy, active seniors.
I guarantee this book to be a big hit.
It is so inspiring to see images of happy, healthy, active seniors.
I guarantee this book to be a big hit.
Published on June 26, 2008 by Frances Bryant
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
This book is an inspiration to all! Great pictures of senor athletes who are in fabulous shape. If we all could look this great at advanced age! Read more
Published on March 31, 2008 by Raina Spaziani
5.0 out of 5 stars
inspiring book
A terrific follow up on the original book; "Growing Old is Not For Sissies" - highly recommend both
Published on January 13, 2008 by Jan L
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gotta love the [...] kicking old farts
As a 50 year old runner and biker, I loved this book. I am now firmly entrenched in middle age and need the occasional inspiration to get out on the trails of Houston especially... Read more
Published on September 9, 2007 by SR Bolen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful gift idea!!!
I have bought this book now as a birthday gift for my father, my husband and two of our friends (all of whom are athletes who are definitely NOT sissies!). Read more
Published on April 14, 2007 by Nora D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stirring Art
Etta Clark scores with Growing Old is Not For Sissies II. Her book is filled with beautiful photography and a second look at some of the subjects from her first book. Read more
Published on March 10, 2006 by K. Knight
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Growing Old Is Not For Sissies II
I bought this book for my parents (72 and 75 years young) and my mother loved it!!! She started taking Yoga this year and feels like "a new woman. Read more
Published on August 25, 2000 by 2004SOX#1
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