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Seventy

A Diary of My Seventy-First Year

par Ian Brown ...

Ian Brown, award-winning author of The Boy in the Moon and the memoir Sixty, now recounts his daily reckoning with the milestone age of seventy. Fearlessly candid, often funny and relentlessly real, Brown asks the terrifying questions we all have about growing old, even when he doesn’t want to know the answers.An acclaimed journalist and chronicler of contemporary life, seventy-year-old Ian Brown ... En savoir plus

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Ian Brown, award-winning author of The Boy in the Moon and the memoir Sixty, now recounts his daily reckoning with the milestone age of seventy. Fearlessly candid, often funny and relentlessly real, Brown asks the terrifying questions we all have about growing old, even when he doesn’t want to know the answers.An acclaimed journalist and chronicler of contemporary life, seventy-year-old Ian Brown
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I Feel Bad About My Neck

par Nora Ephron ...

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A candid, hilarious look at women of a certain age and dealing with the tribulations of maintenance, menopause, empty nests, and life itself.“Wickedly witty ... Crackling sharp ... Fireworks shoot out [of this collection].” —The Boston GlobeWith her disarming, intimate, completely accessible voice, and dry sense of humor, Nora Ephron chronicles her life as an obsessed cook ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $13.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A candid, hilarious look at women of a certain age and dealing with the tribulations of maintenance, menopause, empty nests, and life itself.“Wickedly witty ... Crackling sharp ... Fireworks shoot out [of this collection].” —The Boston GlobeWith her disarming, intimate, completely accessible voice, and dry sense of humor, Nora Ephron chronicles her life as an obsessed cook
... En savoir plus
Getting Old Without Getting Anxious

par Peter Rabins, Lynn Lauber ...

Informative and full of hope, Getting Old Without GettingAnxious assists older people and their caregivers in overcoming one of the more crippling and misunderstood human afflictions: anxiety. Geriatric psychiatrist and bestselling author of The 36-Hour Day Dr. Peter V. Rabins explains how the many changes that occur as a person ages can trigger severe andlife-altering anxiety, often destroying ... En savoir plus

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Informative and full of hope, Getting Old Without GettingAnxious assists older people and their caregivers in overcoming one of the more crippling and misunderstood human afflictions: anxiety. Geriatric psychiatrist and bestselling author of The 36-Hour Day Dr. Peter V. Rabins explains how the many changes that occur as a person ages can trigger severe andlife-altering anxiety, often destroying
... En savoir plus
Strength Training Workouts for Seniors 50, 60, and 70

Simple Home Exercises to Improve Mobility, Restore Balance, Decrease Back Pain, and Prevent Injuries

par Charlie Alfred Greenwood ...

Discover the Secret to Aging Gracefully with "Strength Training Workouts for Seniors 50, 60, and 70"!This is your ultimate guide to revitalizing your physical and mental well-being, empowering you to lead a life filled with energy, independence, and unbridled vitality.Are you tired of the myths and misconceptions about aging that hold you back? This groundbreaking book introduces you to the ... En savoir plus

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Discover the Secret to Aging Gracefully with "Strength Training Workouts for Seniors 50, 60, and 70"!This is your ultimate guide to revitalizing your physical and mental well-being, empowering you to lead a life filled with energy, independence, and unbridled vitality.Are you tired of the myths and misconceptions about aging that hold you back? This groundbreaking book introduces you to the
... En savoir plus
Sixty

A Diary of My Sixty-First Year

par Ian Brown ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERFINALIST for the Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Non-FictionFINALIST for the RBC Taylor PrizeShortlisted for the Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Non-Fiction as well as a finalist for the RBC Taylor Prize, Sixty is a wickedly honest and brutally funny account of the year in which Ian Brown truly realized that the man in the mirror was...sixty. By the author of the ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

NATIONAL BESTSELLERFINALIST for the Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Non-FictionFINALIST for the RBC Taylor PrizeShortlisted for the Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Non-Fiction as well as a finalist for the RBC Taylor Prize, Sixty is a wickedly honest and brutally funny account of the year in which Ian Brown truly realized that the man in the mirror was...sixty. By the author of the
... En savoir plus
The Secrets of Hawthorn Place

A heartfelt and charming dual-time story of the power of love

par Jenni Keer ...

'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5* reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters, romance and a little whimsy' TRACY REES***Love will always find a way . . .***Discover the intriguing secrets of Hawthorn Place in this heartfelt dual-time novel, filled with warmth and charm, ... En savoir plus

$2.99 CAD

'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5* reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters, romance and a little whimsy' TRACY REES***Love will always find a way . . .***Discover the intriguing secrets of Hawthorn Place in this heartfelt dual-time novel, filled with warmth and charm,
... En savoir plus
When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us

Letting Go of Their Problems, Loving Them Anyway,

par Jane Adams ...

How do parents cope when their adult children struggle to launch, battle depression or addiction, or return home unable to face independence? With empathy and insight, When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us confronts the painful gap between parental hopes and the reality of “adultolescents” who are stuck, struggling, or spiraling.In this groundbreaking book, a social psychologist who’s been chronicling ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

How do parents cope when their adult children struggle to launch, battle depression or addiction, or return home unable to face independence? With empathy and insight, When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us confronts the painful gap between parental hopes and the reality of “adultolescents” who are stuck, struggling, or spiraling.In this groundbreaking book, a social psychologist who’s been chronicling
... En savoir plus
I Choose Me

Chasing Joy, Finding Purpose & Embracing Reinvention

par Jennie Garth ...

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Audiobook narrated by Jennie Garth**Beloved actress, designer, and entrepreneur Jennie Garth opens up in this fiercely honest book about pursuing happiness, aging with confidence, and learning to love and prioritize yourself.Jennie Garth is best known for playing the iconic role of Kelly Taylor in the hit television series “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Now in her ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Audiobook narrated by Jennie Garth**Beloved actress, designer, and entrepreneur Jennie Garth opens up in this fiercely honest book about pursuing happiness, aging with confidence, and learning to love and prioritize yourself.Jennie Garth is best known for playing the iconic role of Kelly Taylor in the hit television series “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Now in her
... En savoir plus
Old Friends

par Tracy Kidder ...

A Pulitzer Prize–winning author's "touching, funny and inspiring" true story of daily life in a New England nursing home ( The New York Times).Ninety-year-old Lou quit school after the eighth grade, worked for the rest of his life, and stayed with the same woman for nearly seventy years. Seventy-two-year-old Joe was chief probation officer in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, holds a law degree, and has ... En savoir plus

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A Pulitzer Prize–winning author's "touching, funny and inspiring" true story of daily life in a New England nursing home ( The New York Times).Ninety-year-old Lou quit school after the eighth grade, worked for the rest of his life, and stayed with the same woman for nearly seventy years. Seventy-two-year-old Joe was chief probation officer in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, holds a law degree, and has
... En savoir plus
From Strength to Strength

Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

par Arthur C. Brooks ...

The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks.Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our achievements and our attachment to them, ... En savoir plus

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The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks.Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our achievements and our attachment to them,
... En savoir plus
Everything I Know About Love

A Memoir

par Dolly Alderton ...

New York Times BestsellerLike Bridget Jones’ Diary but all true— a wildly funny, occasionally heartbreaking coming-of-age memoir from the funny, sharp British journalist and podcast host, who Elizabeth Gilbert calls “a sparkling Roman candle of talent.”“The older you get, the more baggage you carry. When you date at twenty-five, everyone walks into the bar with a very neat, light carry-on. When ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

New York Times BestsellerLike Bridget Jones’ Diary but all true— a wildly funny, occasionally heartbreaking coming-of-age memoir from the funny, sharp British journalist and podcast host, who Elizabeth Gilbert calls “a sparkling Roman candle of talent.”“The older you get, the more baggage you carry. When you date at twenty-five, everyone walks into the bar with a very neat, light carry-on. When
... En savoir plus
Rules For Aging

A Wry and Witty Guide to Life

par Roger Rosenblatt ...

One of USA Today's Best Self-Help Books of the Year, the national bestseller Rules for Aging from New York Times bestselling author and beloved prize-winning essayist Roger Rosenblatt, is a witty and humorous guide about the trials and tribulations of getting older.Rosenblatt has commented on most of the trends and events of our time. His columns in Time magazine and his commentaries on PBS's News ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

One of USA Today's Best Self-Help Books of the Year, the national bestseller Rules for Aging from New York Times bestselling author and beloved prize-winning essayist Roger Rosenblatt, is a witty and humorous guide about the trials and tribulations of getting older.Rosenblatt has commented on most of the trends and events of our time. His columns in Time magazine and his commentaries on PBS's News
... En savoir plus
The French Cookery School

par Caroline James ...

The recipe for a perfect summer…Step 1: Mix together a group of mature studentsStep 2: Add in a handsome hostStep 3: Season with a celebrity chefStep 4: Bring to the boil at a luxurious cookery school in France!Waltho Williams has no idea what he’s letting himself in for when he opens the doors to his beautiful French home, La Maison du Paradis. But with dwindling fu... ... En savoir plus

$3.99 CAD

The recipe for a perfect summer…Step 1: Mix together a group of mature studentsStep 2: Add in a handsome hostStep 3: Season with a celebrity chefStep 4: Bring to the boil at a luxurious cookery school in France!Waltho Williams has no idea what he’s letting himself in for when he opens the doors to his beautiful French home, La Maison du Paradis. But with dwindling fu...
... En savoir plus
My Two Elaines

Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

par Martin J Schreiber ...

In My Two Elaines, author Marty Schreiber, former governor of Wisconsin, watches his beloved wife, Elaine, gradually transform from the woman he fell in love with in high school, and who diligently supported his political career, to the Elaine who knows she is declining and can’t remember how to cook a meal, and finally to the Elaine who no longer recognizes Marty or their children.One part love ... En savoir plus

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In My Two Elaines, author Marty Schreiber, former governor of Wisconsin, watches his beloved wife, Elaine, gradually transform from the woman he fell in love with in high school, and who diligently supported his political career, to the Elaine who knows she is declining and can’t remember how to cook a meal, and finally to the Elaine who no longer recognizes Marty or their children.One part love
... En savoir plus
Alone Together

Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other

par Sherry Turkle ...

A groundbreaking book by one of the most important thinkers of our time shows how technology is warping our social lives and our inner onesTechnology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $16.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

A groundbreaking book by one of the most important thinkers of our time shows how technology is warping our social lives and our inner onesTechnology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection
... En savoir plus
Doing Life with Your Adult Children

Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out

par Jim Burns, Ph.D ...

Are you struggling to connect with your child now that they've left the nest? Are you feeling the tension and heartache as your relationship dynamic begins to change? In Doing Life with Your Adult Children, bestselling author and parenting expert Jim Burns provides practical advice and hopeful encouragement for navigating this tough yet rewarding transition.If you've raised a child, you know that ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

Are you struggling to connect with your child now that they've left the nest? Are you feeling the tension and heartache as your relationship dynamic begins to change? In Doing Life with Your Adult Children, bestselling author and parenting expert Jim Burns provides practical advice and hopeful encouragement for navigating this tough yet rewarding transition.If you've raised a child, you know that
... En savoir plus
And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer

A Novella

par Fredrik Backman ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, Anxious People, and My Friends, a profoundly moving novella about an elderly man’s struggle to hold on to his happy memories, face his regrets, and help his son and grandson learn to say goodbye to him.“We know so little about how the brain works. It’s like a fading star right now, do you remember what I taught you about that?”“When a ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, Anxious People, and My Friends, a profoundly moving novella about an elderly man’s struggle to hold on to his happy memories, face his regrets, and help his son and grandson learn to say goodbye to him.“We know so little about how the brain works. It’s like a fading star right now, do you remember what I taught you about that?”“When a
... En savoir plus
The Story of Our Secrets

An emotional, uplifting novel from #1, MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Shari Low

par Shari Low ...

A wonderful, emotional roller-coaster from the #1, MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Shari Low.Sometimes moving on means saying goodbye to the past...Colm O’Flynn was loved by his close circle of family and friends, however his death came too soon for everyone to make peace with their past.Shauna, his second wife, adored him. But one night she broke their marriage vows, and didn’t get time to ask Colm ... En savoir plus

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A wonderful, emotional roller-coaster from the #1, MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Shari Low.Sometimes moving on means saying goodbye to the past...Colm O’Flynn was loved by his close circle of family and friends, however his death came too soon for everyone to make peace with their past.Shauna, his second wife, adored him. But one night she broke their marriage vows, and didn’t get time to ask Colm
... En savoir plus
Final Approach: A Test Pilot’s Story of Caring for Loved Ones

par Jonathan Knaul ...

Balancing Life and Caregiving with Love, Loss, and Resilience in a Moving MemoirIn the blink of an eye, Jonathan Knaul's world shifted from high-stakes military test flights to the intricate dance of caring for his aging mother with dementia.Faced with navigating his mother's health decline while honoring her fierce independence, Jonathan found himself unprepared for the emotional and practical ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Balancing Life and Caregiving with Love, Loss, and Resilience in a Moving MemoirIn the blink of an eye, Jonathan Knaul's world shifted from high-stakes military test flights to the intricate dance of caring for his aging mother with dementia.Faced with navigating his mother's health decline while honoring her fierce independence, Jonathan found himself unprepared for the emotional and practical
... En savoir plus
It's Never Too Late to Begin Again

Discovering Creativity and Meaning at Midlife and Beyond

par Julia Cameron ...

Collections series Artist's Way
“The book you hold in your hands is the distillate of a quarter century’s teaching. It is my attempt to answer, ‘What next?’ for students who are embarking on their ‘second act.’”—Julia CameronJulia Cameron has inspired millions with her bestseller on creativity, The Artist’s Way. In It’s Never Too Late To Begin Again, she turns her eye to a segment of the population that, ironically, while they ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $14.99 CAD Maintenant $10.99 CAD

“The book you hold in your hands is the distillate of a quarter century’s teaching. It is my attempt to answer, ‘What next?’ for students who are embarking on their ‘second act.’”—Julia CameronJulia Cameron has inspired millions with her bestseller on creativity, The Artist’s Way. In It’s Never Too Late To Begin Again, she turns her eye to a segment of the population that, ironically, while they
... En savoir plus
Remembering the Music, Forgetting the Words

Travels with Mom in the Land of Dementia

par Kate Whouley ...

From the author of the much-loved memoir Cottage for Sale, Must Be Moved comes an engaging and inspiring account of a daughter who must face her mother’s premature decline.In Remembering the Music, Forgetting the Words, Kate Whouleystrips away the romantic veneer of mother-daughter love to bare the toothed and tough reality of caring for a parent who is slowly losing her mind. Yet, this is not a ... En savoir plus

$22.39 CAD

From the author of the much-loved memoir Cottage for Sale, Must Be Moved comes an engaging and inspiring account of a daughter who must face her mother’s premature decline.In Remembering the Music, Forgetting the Words, Kate Whouleystrips away the romantic veneer of mother-daughter love to bare the toothed and tough reality of caring for a parent who is slowly losing her mind. Yet, this is not a
... En savoir plus
Love in Old Age

My Year in the Wight House

par Hunter Davies ...

A wryly humorous memoir from Hunter Davies, as he falls in love again in his eighties and chronicles the first year of living with his new girlfriend in their cottage on the Isle of Wight.King Charles I was imprisoned here; Queen Victoria so liked its mild climate and coastal scenery that she built an Italianate house here (and later expired in it); hundreds of thousands of people got stoned here ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

A wryly humorous memoir from Hunter Davies, as he falls in love again in his eighties and chronicles the first year of living with his new girlfriend in their cottage on the Isle of Wight.King Charles I was imprisoned here; Queen Victoria so liked its mild climate and coastal scenery that she built an Italianate house here (and later expired in it); hundreds of thousands of people got stoned here
... En savoir plus
Getting Naked

The Quiet Work of Becoming Perfectly Imperfect

par Valerie Bertinelli ...

New York Times bestseller!From beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli, her most vulnerable book yet offering wisdom hard-won through divorce, menopause, and generational pain, with a powerful message of self-acceptance and embracing the past with compassion.With her signature warmth and disarming humor, the beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

New York Times bestseller!From beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli, her most vulnerable book yet offering wisdom hard-won through divorce, menopause, and generational pain, with a powerful message of self-acceptance and embracing the past with compassion.With her signature warmth and disarming humor, the beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author
... En savoir plus
Getting Lost On My Way

Self-Discovery on Ireland's Backroads

par Diane Hartman ...

For fans of McCarthy’s Bar, a debut memoir about a woman’s humorous and poignant solo adventures of self-discovery on Ireland’s backroads following a painful divorce.When an introverted, divorced, middle-aged mother and school librarian from the Midwest decides to leave her comfort zone and travel alone to Ireland, her desire to fulfill her dream overcomes her fear as she immerses herself into ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

For fans of McCarthy’s Bar, a debut memoir about a woman’s humorous and poignant solo adventures of self-discovery on Ireland’s backroads following a painful divorce.When an introverted, divorced, middle-aged mother and school librarian from the Midwest decides to leave her comfort zone and travel alone to Ireland, her desire to fulfill her dream overcomes her fear as she immerses herself into
... En savoir plus

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