The Essential Guide to Growing Old Disgracefully
Will be published approx. on 31. December 2025
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-1-925820-76-8 (ISBN)
Description
Getting older is like climbing a mountain. You're a little bit out of breath, but the view is much better. - Ingrid Bergman
I have reached an age where if someone tells me to wear socks, I don't have to. - Albert Einstein
Learn to enjoy, cherish, and even revel in the process of growing older with this collection of quotes on the joy and contentment of ageing. Full of inspiring, tongue-in-cheek words from the much-loved voices of Albert Einstein, Bette Davis and more, this is a guide to living all stages of life to the full.
Built to be dipped into on occasion, or read all at once, The Essential Guide to Ageing Disgracefully is designed simply and elegantly. With the quotes each given space to breathe, occasionally accompanied by images of their contributor, and printed on high-quality paper, this book provides a calming, luxurious reading experience.
This is the perfect gift for anyone who is feeling the effects of ageing but hasn't yet learned to look at them in a positive light. Whether you're seeking happiness or wisdom, these words will lift your mood and entertain, while also inspiring reflection, gratitude and making you pause for thought. After all, why not age a little disgracefully?
I have reached an age where if someone tells me to wear socks, I don't have to. - Albert Einstein
Learn to enjoy, cherish, and even revel in the process of growing older with this collection of quotes on the joy and contentment of ageing. Full of inspiring, tongue-in-cheek words from the much-loved voices of Albert Einstein, Bette Davis and more, this is a guide to living all stages of life to the full.
Built to be dipped into on occasion, or read all at once, The Essential Guide to Ageing Disgracefully is designed simply and elegantly. With the quotes each given space to breathe, occasionally accompanied by images of their contributor, and printed on high-quality paper, this book provides a calming, luxurious reading experience.
This is the perfect gift for anyone who is feeling the effects of ageing but hasn't yet learned to look at them in a positive light. Whether you're seeking happiness or wisdom, these words will lift your mood and entertain, while also inspiring reflection, gratitude and making you pause for thought. After all, why not age a little disgracefully?
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Australia
Publishing group
Exisle Publishing
Illustrations
b-w illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 170 mm
Width: 140 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-925820-76-8 (9781925820768)
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Person
Anouska Jones is a book editor, publisher, reviewer and author, who has worked in publishing for over twenty years. She is a former Senior Editor of Kids' Book Review, and is the Publisher for Exisle Publishing and their children's picture book imprint, EK Books. Anouska has put together books of quotes and images on various topics, from animals with Woof, Meow and Spirit to tea with Happiness is a Red Teapot. She lives in Dunedin, New Zealand, with her family and their two dogs.