ONE HUNDRED OVER 100: Moments with One Hundred North American Centenarians [Paperback]

Jim Heynen (Author), Paul Boyer (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1990

This book contains colorful profiles and photographs of vibrant men and women who celebrate life as centenarians and beyond.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

As the authors state "there probably are still more books about very old cars, houses, paintings and even dishes than about very old people." To redress this oversight they interviewed and photographed 100 centenarians currently living in North America, although many were born overseas. The brief essays are well written, convey the essence of the interviewee's life, and contain many quotations from them. The portrait photography is excellent. The humor, mental agility, independence, opinions, and talents of these elders is surprising considering that most suffer from various infirmities of old age. A celebration of life and endurance. Recommended.
- Sondra Brunhumer, Western Michigan Univ. Libs., Kalamazoo
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Jim Heynen is the author of several critically acclaimed books. He is currently writer-in-residence at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon Paul Boyer, a commercial photographer, has had his photographs published in various magazines. He makes his home in Washington State and likes to camp and bicycle in his spare time.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing (June 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555910580
• ISBN-13: 978-1555910587
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,129,522 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delite to be 100 & enjoy your path along the way!, November 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: One Hundred over 100: Moments With One Hundred North American Centenarians (Hardcover)

I picked up the book for the great photography of the beautiful individuals! Yet, after I got the book home, I began to read....and the enjoyment was so satisfying. Delightful tidbits of real life secrets for us all, no matter what age we are experiencing. In a society that does not honor the elderly, this book gives the reader insight into the real jewels of life we forget to honor.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars INSPIRATIONAL! You will never be the same!!, February 8, 1999

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This review is from: One Hundred over 100: Moments With One Hundred North American Centenarians (Hardcover)

Ever read a travel brouchere and wish you could be there? That's what reading this book is like in two ways: You want to step into the pages and hug the characters, and you also gain a desire to share their experience of living to 100! Great photography and even better stories. This book will make you laugh and make you cry. Above all, it will inspire you to a more meaningful life.