What's Age Got to Do with It?: Living Your Healthiest and Happiest Life (Hardcover)

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• "I'm 42-years-old, but feel like I'm 62."
• "I have lost my glow."
• "I miss the woman I used to be."
• "I'm so afraid of getting older."
• "I want to feel healthy and alive again"

If you've had these or similar thoughts, you're not alone. Robin McGraw, wife of television talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw, receives thousands of emails from women asking her what she does to look and feel so vibrant, energetic and healthy at the age of 55. It all started back in Robin's twenties and thirties when pivotal moments in her life made her realize that if she did not put her health and well-being first, no one else would. One such moment came in her early thirties when Robin experienced the sudden death of her mother, a wonderful woman who put the needs of her family above her own and, as a result, didn't know that her health was ailing. This tragedy made Robin realize that in order to be the best wife, mother and woman possible, she had to take care of herself as if her life depended on it.

In What's Age Got To Do With It, Robin urges you to do the same and shows you that it's not selfish to take care of yourself. Robin says, "I wrote this book, not only to answer questions about what I do to stay healthy and in shape, but to remind women that it's time to move yourself to the top of your list of priorities. If you can't do it for you, then do it for your family.  Because my precious mother never did that, she missed out on so many wonderful years and experiences. I realized that it doesn't make you a better wife or parent if you're sacrificing everything -including your health, soul and spirit -for your family.  I refuse to perpetuate that legacy and I want you to join me and get excited about living your life in a passionate, happy and healthy way. It's never too early to start taking care of yourself, but it's also never, ever too late."

 

About the Author

Robin is the author of the #1 New York Times best-selling book Inside My Heart.  She has also co-hosted many television events with her husband.  Sh has been a featured guest on Larry King Live, The View, Rachael Ray, CBS Early Morning Show, Academy of Country Music Awards, and a number of primetime specials.  Robin has interviewed some of the most influential and recognizable people on the world stage, from President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush to the international superstar, Cher.  A much sought-after public speaker, she is also very involved as a board member and goodwill ambassador for The Dr. Phil Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization that is committed to helping disadvantaged children and families.  Robin lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their amazing dog, Maggie.

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Product Details Hardcover: 240 pages Publisher: Thomas Nelson (December 30, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 1400202140 ISBN-13: 978-1400202140 Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1 inches Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (129 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #48,704 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 33 of 34 people found the following review helpful: 2.0 out of 5 stars What's ROBIN Got To Do With It?, January 29, 2009 By  Carey Hoyt "Book Review Blogger" (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    After thoroughly reading this book with as open a mind as I could, I can honestly say I struggled to find good things to say about it. The author claims that her intention in writing it is to help influence other women - average women - to take better care of themselves and be in the best physical shape they can be as they age gracefully. I do not see how the average woman can be inspired by a woman who constantly reminds her readers throughout the book how naturally thin she is; how easy it is for her to exercise; how lucky she is to be able to afford the best of everything. I nearly put the book down when Robin felt the need to point out that the camera adds ten pounds - that she is actually much thinner in person. It seems to me that the kind of woman most likely to be drawn to this book are truly average women; women who are struggling with their weight; women who cannot afford thousands of dollars on spa treatments; women who don't walk around in Robin's favorite four-to-six inch heels. Robin's list of beauty products and cosmetics that she "simply can't go without" contained very few items that the average woman would even know where to find, yet be able to afford. The average woman looking for inspiration to help her better her life needs advice from, well... an AVERAGE woman. This book was not for me, only because I struggled to see the good advice behind the author's maddeningly smug personal narrative. I'm sure it was in there somewhere. Was I inspired? No. How can I relate when I never have to worry about Michael Bolton showing up at my door when my hair looks terrible? I do not recommend this book for it's health and beauty advice. If you're a soap opera fan, though - you may be entertained. 55 of 63 people found the following review helpful: 2.0 out of 5 stars Not What I Expected, January 6, 2009 By  Just Loves Books (Alabama) - See all my reviews    I like Robin, and enjoy seeing her when she is on the show. I had high hopes for this book, as I enjoyed her first one. However, this book was a huge disappointment. If you read magazines or watch television at all, you won't get any information here you haven't already heard numerous times. I guess if I had her money, I could afford to look younger the way she does. But for the rest of us, the average women in America, this book was a big waste of money. 71 of 86 people found the following review helpful: 1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing new, very basic information, January 4, 2009 By  Tisa Marie (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews I eagerly awaited this book but after reading it am disappointed. What I realized part way through the book is that this book is really about Robin, not about (or necessarily for) the rest of us. While the information is useful it probably would be most useful for younger women looking for ways to stay healthy as they age. The title would need to be revised as I also realized that by the time women might be looking for a book with this title (and presumed subject matter), they have already read much of what is revealed in this book during their 20s, 30s, and 40s, in other books and magazine articles. I saw an advertisement for this book in a magazine and there was not much detail given on the contents; so perhaps I was just expecting something different. Carefully review this book before making the investment in reading it so you won't feel like saying to yourself: "What's this book have to do with it?".		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 1.0 out of 5 stars Oh to love Robin as much as she does I picked this title up for my wife, who is a fan of Robin's. It's hard to believe Mrs. McGraw when she claims this title is to help average women, when it is written like a... Read more Published 4 days ago by Rich Ball 5.0 out of 5 stars Wife said it was great This was one I ordered for my wife. She indicated that the book was written in an easy to follow style , with a host of uplifting moments. As a regular Dr. Read more Published 4 days ago by Jim Z 4.0 out of 5 stars im really not looking after myself I didnt like the book at first however my son said keep going mum you need to read it you have to look after you because nobody else wiil i thought you are right and he was i... Read more Published 5 days ago by Leanne Rose 1.0 out of 5 stars BIG Discrepancy Robin makes a huge case for taking responsibility for your health and well-being. " . . . it's never too early to become an active manager of your health and well-being. Read more Published 29 days ago by caroline middleton 5.0 out of 5 stars A book to share I liked this book and felt it had a lot of good information for all women, not just older women. Published 1 month ago by Deby C 5.0 out of 5 stars The book was stolen from me.... I am going to have to buy the books since when I was moving someone stole two of my new books to review. Published 1 month ago by K. Dyer 3.0 out of 5 stars What's Age Got to do with it? I took way too long to read this book, but last week, I sat down and finished this book as part of the Thomas Nelson book review blogger program. [... Read more Published 2 months ago by froggy23 2.0 out of 5 stars A Different Standard What's Age Got To Do With It? Living Your Healthiest and Happiest Life is a self-help, self-improvement book by Robin McGraw that only illustrates the differences in the average... Read more Published 2 months ago by tig 5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT READ Since I am of the exact same age, I can really appreciate her advice on nutrition and exercise. I already try to do all of the thing she suggests, but it is reinforceing... Read more Published 2 months ago by Deborah J. Farrell 4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but already knew it! I think if your in Menopause, this is a good book. I passed that stage at 38yrs. I do wish there would have been more talk about it for me back then or this type of... Read more Published 2 months ago by Great Cook Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (December 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400202140
• ISBN-13: 978-1400202140
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (129 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #48,704 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars What's ROBIN Got To Do With It?, January 29, 2009

By	Carey Hoyt "Book Review Blogger" (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

After thoroughly reading this book with as open a mind as I could, I can honestly say I struggled to find good things to say about it. The author claims that her intention in writing it is to help influence other women - average women - to take better care of themselves and be in the best physical shape they can be as they age gracefully. I do not see how the average woman can be inspired by a woman who constantly reminds her readers throughout the book how naturally thin she is; how easy it is for her to exercise; how lucky she is to be able to afford the best of everything. I nearly put the book down when Robin felt the need to point out that the camera adds ten pounds - that she is actually much thinner in person.

It seems to me that the kind of woman most likely to be drawn to this book are truly average women; women who are struggling with their weight; women who cannot afford thousands of dollars on spa treatments; women who don't walk around in Robin's favorite four-to-six inch heels. Robin's list of beauty products and cosmetics that she "simply can't go without" contained very few items that the average woman would even know where to find, yet be able to afford. The average woman looking for inspiration to help her better her life needs advice from, well... an AVERAGE woman.

This book was not for me, only because I struggled to see the good advice behind the author's maddeningly smug personal narrative. I'm sure it was in there somewhere. Was I inspired? No. How can I relate when I never have to worry about Michael Bolton showing up at my door when my hair looks terrible? I do not recommend this book for it's health and beauty advice. If you're a soap opera fan, though - you may be entertained.

55 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not What I Expected, January 6, 2009

By	Just Loves Books (Alabama) - See all my reviews

I like Robin, and enjoy seeing her when she is on the show. I had high hopes for this book, as I enjoyed her first one. However, this book was a huge disappointment. If you read magazines or watch television at all, you won't get any information here you haven't already heard numerous times. I guess if I had her money, I could afford to look younger the way she does. But for the rest of us, the average women in America, this book was a big waste of money.

71 of 86 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing new, very basic information, January 4, 2009

By	Tisa Marie (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

I eagerly awaited this book but after reading it am disappointed. What I realized part way through the book is that this book is really about Robin, not about (or necessarily for) the rest of us. While the information is useful it probably would be most useful for younger women looking for ways to stay healthy as they age. The title would need to be revised as I also realized that by the time women might be looking for a book with this title (and presumed subject matter), they have already read much of what is revealed in this book during their 20s, 30s, and 40s, in other books and magazine articles. I saw an advertisement for this book in a magazine and there was not much detail given on the contents; so perhaps I was just expecting something different. Carefully review this book before making the investment in reading it so you won't feel like saying to yourself: "What's this book have to do with it?".