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Growing Old Is Not for Sissies II: Portraits of Senior Athletes (Bk. 2) Paperback – October 1, 1995

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  • Paperback: 120 pages
  • Publisher: Pomegranate Communications; 1st edition (October 1, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0876544782
  • ISBN-13: 978-0876544785
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 10.8 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsSo inspiring, I think I'll run a marathon!
By Cris Howard on September 8, 2000
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!
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5.0 out of 5 starsEvery single one of these athletes is an inspiration.
By Ubcool2 on October 8, 1999
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Must for Anyone Working in Gerontology
By A Customer on January 27, 2003
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 starsBrilliant photographs of aging athletes
By HKG on February 22, 1999
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As a professional photographer, I can really appreciate the beautiful and revealing black and white portraits of Etta Clark. Yes, the writings match the quality of the photographs as well.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis book is inspireing and the photographs are incredible!
By A Customer on March 22, 1999
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Growing old is not for Sissies is a wonderful book of black and white photographs of older athletes. I particularly enjoyed the comments which many of the active athletes write. A great gift for all ages!! Etta Clark is truely an incredible photographer.
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5.0 out of 5 starsInspirational for AARP members
By Tinkermann on May 31, 2014
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I had to edit my initial 3 star rating from this morning to 5 stars after revisiting the book this afternoon. (Must've been my meds or the wrong book first time around.) This is an inspiring read and view for anyone who's AARP eligible. If you're below that age and a couch potato, it might motivate you to get off your tush and move. Thank you Etta Clark. (If I ever find a reasonably priced Growing Old I, I'm nabbing it.)
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5.0 out of 5 starsInspirational Photos of Aging Athletes
By Kate M. Londagin on November 8, 2013
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Love this inspirational book! I have given many away as birthday presents, but it is hard to find now that it's out of print. Photos of aging athletes and people who took up exercise late in life. It is obvious that staying in shape all your life will pay off in improved health and vigor late in life. Would love to see a book 3!
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5.0 out of 5 starsGrowing Old Is Not For Sissies II
By 2004SOX#1 on August 25, 2000
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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." She said to me "I don't just get out of my car now, I BOUNCE out of my car!" She thought it was as inspirational as I did. Can't seem to find version I of this, though. Can someone help???
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Beautiful photographs. Amazing stories.

Published 1 month ago by Daniela
5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent product.

Excellent product.

Published 3 months ago by FCorbett
5.0 out of 5 starsIf you have to grow old, this is the way to do it!

Etta Clark's first book was groundbreaking and the second book, following up with some of her prior subjects and adding new, was nothing short of inspiring. Read more

Published 8 months ago by Hiwyre
5.0 out of 5 starsInspirational

I love this book, it is inspirational. I work with older people teaching them exercise and rehabilitating pain and injury. Read more

Published on December 7, 2013 by littleorangutan
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat 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 on May 15, 2013 by J. Tuitele
5.0 out of 5 starsNow 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

Published on August 29, 2012 by Etta Clark
5.0 out of 5 starsInspiring!

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 on March 3, 2012 by Cindy RN
5.0 out of 5 starsStock 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.

Published on June 26, 2008 by Frances Bryant
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat 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 starsinspiring 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

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