Women and Aging: Celebrating Ourselves (Haworth Women's Studies) [Paperback]

Ellen Cole (Author), Esther D Rothblum (Author), Ruth R Thone (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1560230053 | ISBN-13: 978-1560230052 | Publication Date: April 11, 1992 | Edition: 1

In our youth-oriented, patriarchal society, aging and older women often find themselves either ignored, pitied, or feared. Women and Aging is a valuable guide to help women break through the negative stereotypes of old age and find personal fulfillment through the stages of maturity. Full of warmth and support, Women and Aging strongly enables women to take and remain in control of their lives instead of passively letting others make life-changing--and possibly harmful--decisions for them. This essential guide for aging will help women increase the vitality of their old age, as it urges them to continue to plan for the future, keep and develop strong relationships, increase their overall wellness, and not be afraid to take risks. Truly a celebration of aging, the author’s illuminating descriptions of her own aging and how she has overcome society’s restrictions are sure to be a source of inspiration for all women--no matter what their ages.

Women and Aging begins by addressing cultural attitudes toward women, including appearance, language, behavior, and “women’s work.” The middle section encourages women to face their fears and limitations and express their emotions, while the concluding chapters are a virtual “guide to life,” showing how to live life to the fullest and find inner fulfillment while aging. Along with her own continuing narrative, the author includes a multitude of personal glimpses into the aging processes of other women. This uplifting, helpful book will be of great value not only for aging women, but for women of all ages who are interested in taking active control of their own lives.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (April 11, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560230053
• ISBN-13: 978-1560230052
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,534,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Women's studies - aging - gerontolgy, April 15, 2005

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Break through the negative stereotype of old age and find personal fulfillment during your mature years. Ruth Thone's guide, full of warmth and support, enables you take and remain in control of your life instead of passively letting others making life changing- and posibly harmful - decisins for you. This book helps you increase the vitality of your older years as you learn how to plan for the future, keep and develop strong relationships, increase your overall wellness and take risks. This book is a celebration of aging with the author's illuminating descriptions of her own aging and how she herself has overcome society's restrictions. Sure to be a source of inspiration for all women- no matter what their ages - who want to take active control of their lives. (from backcover).
Ruth Raymond Thone is a writer, teacher, community activist and speaker. She has been active in progressive politics for many years. She records her dreams and visits her grown daughters while living in Lincoln Nebraska.