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Elderhood

Name: Elderhood
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Book Synopsis: Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in General NonfictionLonglisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in NonfictionWinner of the WSU AOS Bonner Book AwardThe New York Times bestseller from physician and award-winning writer Louise Aronson--an essential, empathetic look at a vital but often disparaged stage of life, as revelatory as Atul Gawande's Being Mortal. For more than 5,000 years, "old" has been defined as beginning between the ages of 60 and 70. That means most people alive today will spend more years in elderhood than in childhood, and many will be elders for 40 years or more. Yet at the very moment that humans are living longer than ever before, we've made old age into a disease, a condition to be dreaded, denigrated, neglected, and denied. Reminiscent of Oliver Sacks, noted Harvard-trained geriatrician Louise Aronson uses stories from her quarter century of caring for patients, and draws from history, science, literature, popular culture, and her own life to weave a vision of old age that's neither nightmare nor utopian fantasy--a vision full of joy, wonder, frustration, outrage, and hope about aging, medicine, and humanity itself. Elderhood is for anyone who is, in the author's own words, "an aging, i.e., still-breathing human being." Read more

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Discover the groundbreaking book that is redefining aging and transforming medicine. Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life by Louise Aronson is a New York Times bestseller and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction. This essential read provides an empathetic look at a crucial but often overlooked stage of life, shining a light on the joys, frustrations, and hopes that come with getting older.

Unlike any other book on the market, Elderhood challenges society's negative perception of aging. For centuries, old age has been seen as a disease, a condition to be feared and avoided. However, in this remarkable work, Aronson debunks these misconceptions with compelling stories from her own experience as a geriatrician. She combines history, science, literature, and popular culture to create a vivid picture of a fulfilling and meaningful elderhood.

If you're looking to gain a new perspective on aging and medicine, this book is a must-read. Aronson's insightful narratives will leave you deeply moved and inspired. Whether you're already in elderhood or simply interested in understanding the journey that lies ahead, Elderhood offers a transformative reading experience that will challenge your preconceived notions and open your eyes to the incredible potential of this stage of life.

Embrace the wisdom that comes with age and join the thousands of readers who have been captivated by Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to reshape your understanding of aging and humanity as a whole. Order your copy today and embark on an enlightening journey through elderhood.

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