In Praise Of Ageing

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Western societies are staying healthy and living longer than ever before. Yet rather than focusing on the productive, rich, varied lives older people lead many dwell on the burden of ageing. In Praise of Ageing tells the stories of eight people who have lived well into their 90s and beyond. These people will inspire, entertain and motivate readers to be connected, interested, risk-taking and inventive. They will challenge existing preconceptions and they will convince anyone that 50 is now the start of the second half of life and not the beginning of the end.

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'Patricia is a sort of centurion in her abilities to kick down doors and push walls over...she gets things done.' -- Phillip Adams 'With her characteristic passion, Patricia Edgar has exploded the myth that an ageing population is unrelieved bad news for our social and economic future. This book is bursting with intellectual energy: if Edgar's rational arguments don't convince you, her human stories will.' -- Hugh Mackay 'Patricia Edgar brilliantly portrays the challenges and, more importantly, the manifold joys of growing older. She dissects the biased and inaccurate attitudes which prevent society from gaining maximum value out of its senior citizens. She highlights the experience, perspective, integrity and wisdom of our elders and introduces us to eight individuals enjoying fulfilling lives towards the end of their journeys-independent, interesting and inspirational people, examples to be emulated. This book is a "must read" for every thinking Australian.' -- Sir Gus Nossal 'Sincere and passionate.' Weekend Australian 'A robust, persuasive and passionate look at the benefits of an extended life span.' Sun-Herald 'Edgar's main, and extremely positive, message to older people is that they must grab life with both hands.' Launceston Examiner 'In Praise of Ageing is a cultural call to arms...The portraits of the elder firebrands are wonderful, painting an image of tireless spirits, keeping old age at bay with their good humour, spirit and send of purposes.' Weekly Times 'Marries sociological and economic insights with the stories of some remarkable elders.' Sydney Morning Herald 'A breath of fresh air.' Australian Doctor 'What a fantastic book. [Patricia Edgar]...has written the most positive book on ageing that I have read. The book is not cloying, patronising or depressing. Instead, [Patricia Edgar] has presented us with an eminently readable and thoroughly researched book on a topic that is very close to many of us.' Law Society Journal