You Look Good for Your Age

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# 9 on Alberta Bestsellers list, May 30, 2021 # 1 on Calgary Herald Bestsellers list, June 5, 2021 # 8 on Alberta Bestsellers list, June 6, 2021 # 2 on Calgary Herald Bestsellers list, June 12, 2021 # 9 on Calgary Herald Bestsellers list, June 20, 2021 #10 on the Alberta Non-Fiction Bestsellers list, June 27, 2021 #7 on the Edmonton Non-Fiction Bestsellers list, June 27, 2021 #5 on Calgary Herald Fiction Bestsellers list, July 3, 2021 #10 on Edmonton Non-Fiction Bestsellers list, July 11, 2021 #9 on Edmonton Non-Fiction Bestsellers list, August 15, 2021 "Altrows stated that her wish for young readers is that through this anthology, they will get a sense of what it is like to be in the mind and body of an older woman.... By sharing pieces from women who have had first hand experience with aging, readers are able to better understand the effects of the ageist ideals our society upholds." Megan Gervais, The Gateway, November 23, 2021 [Article at https://thegatewayonline.ca/2021/11/you-look-good-for-your-age-challenging-ageism-through-writing-the-gateway] "Altrows reached out to 29 writers identifying as women in their middle to advanced age, a call that resulted in this engaging collection of fiction, non-fiction and poetry... There is much to be savoured here. Buy the book." Jannie Edwards, Alberta Views Magazine, November 1, 2021 [Full review at https://albertaviews.ca/look-good-age-anthology/] "This is a brilliant collection of women's writing about aging, some of which shows reluctant acceptance, some of which shows reinvention of oneself." -- Annie Wesko * Freefall Magazine, Vol. 32, No. 1 * "This is a brilliant collection of women's writing about aging, some of which shows reluctant acceptance, some of which shows reinvention of oneself." Annie Wesko, Freefall Magazine, Spring 2020 Although unified in subject, the style, tone, and mood of each piece varies widely, combining to create a poignant patchwork of protest and peace-making, of lamentable losses and celebratory gains.... In addition to these writers' grief, rage, and resignation, there is also joy, peace, and anticipation regarding the years to come." Melanie Power, Canadian Literature, June 2022 [Full review at https://canlit.ca/article/agents-against-their-erasure] #6 on Calgary Non-Fiction Bestsellers list, January 25, 2024 #6 on Calgary Herald Non-Fiction Bestsellers list, February 3, 2024 #5 on Calgary Non-Fiction Bestsellers list, August 21, 2025