If I Live to Be 100: Lessons from the Centenarians

Rating:
Summary: Life at 100
Review: If you are an NPR fan you probably recall the Neenah Ellis series on centenarians, and if you liked that then you'll love this audio book. (You can listen to samples at NPR or the "If I Live to Be 100" website.) You won't find many tips on how to cope with aging except for possibly the most important clue - there are no 100-year-old pessimists. This is mostly a "slice of life" study of several people at or above 100 years old, with intriguing glimpses into the author's own life and interview process. The parts that really came alive for me were the centenarians speaking of how life was different "in the old days". I listened to this in the car over several days, and often sat at my destination with the car running because I didn't want to stop listening. After enjoying this audio version, check out the book's website for photos of the people interviewed.

Rating:
Summary: Life at 100
Review: If you are an NPR fan you probably recall the Neenah Ellis series on centenarians, and if you liked that then you'll love this audio book. (You can listen to samples at NPR or the "If I Live to Be 100" website.) You won't find many tips on how to cope with aging except for possibly the most important clue - there are no 100-year-old pessimists. This is mostly a "slice of life" study of several people at or above 100 years old, with intriguing glimpses into the author's own life and interview process. The parts that really came alive for me were the centenarians speaking of how life was different "in the old days". I listened to this in the car over several days, and often sat at my destination with the car running because I didn't want to stop listening. After enjoying this audio version, check out the book's website for photos of the people interviewed.

Rating:
Summary: If I Live to Be 100: Lessons from the Centenarians
Review: Though Ellis intended to write about the centenarians' memories of the past, she found that these insightful and wise men and women preferred to talk about the present and the future. Their words contain the formula for living well. This is a must-read for anyone who wishes to live fully or wishes to become a better journalist.

Rating:
Summary: If I Live to Be 100: Lessons from the Centenarians
Review: Though Ellis intended to write about the centenarians' memories of the past, she found that these insightful and wise men and women preferred to talk about the present and the future. Their words contain the formula for living well. This is a must-read for anyone who wishes to live fully or wishes to become a better journalist.