Do you have questions and concerns about growing old as a woman? Do you ever scroll through Facebook and think you are the only person on earth not celebrating life? Do you want to know more about how you can age gracefully as a senior women with a positive attitude? WELL AT LAST- Meet the NEW AMBASSADORS OF AGING in a new book that demystifies ageism and delves into the heart and soul of senior women living the Good Life! DON’T FORGET YOUR SWEATER, GIRL is a labor of love between two sisters; Jessica, age 62 living on the East Coast near Boston, and Marilou, 70 on the West Coast in Southern California. Together, they reached out to women ages 60 and over including two 100-year old women and asked them to share their hopes and dreams for the future and what makes them happy, motivated and relevant as they kick up their heels in response to the side effects of aging. As women growing older contending with ageism, misogyny, and loss they disclose their secrets for staying positive, managing money, making friends, and staying physically and cognitively active. They also share personal secrets for how they Navigate Each Decade with Optimism and Grace. The women reached out to for this book are THE NEW AMBASSADORS OF AGING; vibrant, positive and determined to live a good life while aging without boundaries. DON’T FORGET YOUR SWEATER INCLUDES:* A dozen UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL Interviews (from women ages 60-100)* A collection of WISE WOMEN TIPS (Is There a Woman Doctor in the House?)* Intriguing DAY IN THE LIFE calendars that showcase an average senior women’s daily routine* Lively and spirited WOMENTOONS that encourage us to laugh at ourselves Women truly exist in a circle of togetherness. We are bonded by the same existence of being born female and all desire a life filled with family, friends, good health, happiness and an individual package of personal wealth. We want to live pain free and in the moment. DON’T FORGET YOUR SWEATER, GIRL brings a sense of peace in that we are all sisters throughout this journey and that WE ARE NOT ALONE!
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Introductions
Old Age is Not a Noun
Tie It Up in a Pink Bow
Why You Should Read This Book
Show Me the Stats!
Living the Good Life!
Up Close and Personal
Liz, Age 67
Sandy, Age 68
Susan, Age 69
Shelly, Age 72
Anna, Age 73
Barb, Age 73
Irene, Age 81
June, Age 88
Rose, Age 88
Mary Beth, Age 91
Fannie and Gwen, Ages 100
Final Impressions
Giới thiệu về tác giả
Jessica Thompson is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, was born in Syracuse, NY, resided near Boston for most of her adult life, and now lives in Naples, Florida. Jessica worked for twelve years as a buyer and merchandise manager for two major department stores in Chicago and Boston, and later transitioned to a career in the financial services industry working for a large Boston bank as a branch manager and a mortgage servicing officer. While raising her two daughters, she was able to develop her creative passions for fashion design and home decorating. When Jessica’s daughters entered college, she fulfilled another life-long love, that of sports. She coached field hockey and lacrosse for young girls in two public school districts and refereed field hockey. Jessica is an avid golfer with a handicap of 15 in her sixties! She is proud she has passed her golf abilities down to her daughters, who are better than her. As an author, Jessica is excited to share her new book, Don’t Forger Your Sweater Girl: Sister to Sister Secrets for Aging with Purpose and Humor, which she co-authored with her sister, Dr. Marilou Ryder.
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