Naomi's Guide to Aging Gratefully: Facts, Myths, and Good News for Boomers (Hardcover)

by Naomi Judd (Author)
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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Country music star Judd (Naomi's Breakthrough Guide) offers a mix of salty advice and inspirational suggestions to baby boomers as they age. Based on her own experience, interviews with contemporaries and reliable medical tips, Judd provides a sprightly and engaging perspective on the goal of healthily sustaining oneself physically and emotionally. Judd debunks the youth-obsessed media, which relentlessly stereotype and ridicule seniors. The author strongly believes in honing a positive attitude that includes practicing five daily acts of kindness, such as extending oneself to neighbors. Judd also affirms the importance of building a strong network of friends and family as well as relationships that may include a long-term love and satisfying sexual involvement. Judd's strong faith leads her to offer evidence for the value of spirituality as one ages, and she devotes a chapter to the often touchy subject of getting along with children and grandchildren. Nicely juxtaposed with her intellectual and psychological musings are the author's down-to-earth recommendations on nutrition, exercise and the role of both traditional and complementary medicine. Uplifting and informative, this should be popular with both fans and middle-aged readers looking for advice on how to move gracefully, and gratefully, into middle and old age. Photos not seen by PW. (Jan.)
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"Naomi delivers powerful truths with ease and humor, in a comforting style that makes you feel like you're sitting in your living room talking with your best friend."

-- Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., author of Inner Peace for Busy Women, coauthor of Saying Yes to Change

"Naomi Judd has emerged as a Wise Woman in our culture. She is a true heroine -- one who courageously ventures into challenging territory, gains wisdom, and returns to share it.... Naomi Judd is a national treasure."

-- Larry Dossey, M.D., author of The Extraordinary Healing Power of Ordinary Things

"From Kentucky to Hollywood to Nashville, Naomi Judd has used her indomitable spirit to transcend hardship and create breakthroughs in her life, first in the music business and later in her health.... What an inspiration!"

-- Mona Lisa Schulz, M.D., Ph.D., neuropsychiatrist, medical intuitive, author of The New Feminine Brain

"Naomi Judd is an inspiration."-- Andrew Weil, M.D., author of Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Physical and Spiritual Well-Being --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster (January 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743275152
• ISBN-13: 978-0743275156
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #671,485 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Lesson We Need to Learn, December 9, 2007

By	Glenda York "Warrior Librarian" (Russell Springs, KY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What I like best about this book is Naomi's advice for combating age-related stereotypes in our youth-obsessed culture. She says that practicing gratitude is important, that everyday acts of generosity can add years to your life. She also addresses the challenges facing boomers, from caring for parents to nurturing friendships and romantic love, and sprinkles her advice with funny anecdotes in keeping with her belief that laughter is a life enhancer. While there are physical losses that come with age, there are far more benefits--benefits of the heart and spirit that only come with experience and wisdom.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Naomi's Guide to Aging Gratefully, August 7, 2007

By	Paul Kee-Hua. Hang, Jr. (Streetsboro, Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

A most enlightening and encouraging book of guidelines for any

elderly person - especially one who is approaching advanced age

and / or retirement !

.....Paul Kee-Hua Hang, Jr.
Author of "Blessings by the Dozen" & "More...Blessings by the Dozen"