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Rosenblatt describes the short book (only 140 pages), which began with a column he wrote for Modern Maturity, as a "little guide intended for people who wish to age successfully, or at all." He adds that "growing older is as much an art as it is a science, and it requires fewer things to do than not to do."
Ranging from the fatalistic (rule 1: "It doesn't matter") to the highly practical (rule 26: "Never go to a cocktail party and, in any case, do not stay more than 20 minutes"), rule 2 best illustrates the tone for much of what follows ("Nobody is thinking about you"):
Yes, I know, you are certain that your friends are becoming your enemies; that your grocer, garbage man, clergyman, sister-in-law, and your dog are all of the opinion that you have put on weight, that you have lost your touch, that you have lost your mind; furthermore, you are convinced that everyone spends two-thirds of every day commenting on your disintegration, denigrating your work, plotting your assassination. I promise you: Nobody is thinking about you. They are thinking about themselves--just like you.
Other notables include "Let bad enough alone" (rule 3), "Stay clear of anyone--other than a clergyman--who refers to God more than once in an hour" (rule 8), "Do not attempt to improve anyone, especially when you know it will help" (rule 29), "The unexamined life lasts longer" (rule 40), "Change no more than one-eighth of your life at a time" (rule 48), and "The game is played away from the ball" (rule 55). Nowhere will you find talk of antioxidants or exercise or anything resembling a detox program. Rosenblatt is no health nut, and there is already plenty of material available on that. What you will encounter instead is a gifted writer clearly enjoying his craft, making this slim volume a welcome poke at and departure from the more predictable antiaging fare. --Patrick Jennings --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Whatever you think matters-doesn't. Read the first page
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
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Rules For Aging,
By Becky (New Castle, CO United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Rules for Aging (Paperback)
This book is very funny and full of wisdom about aging. It is a great book to take on a flight as it is a quick read. I highly recommend it.
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Read Again and Again,
By rizabiz "rizabiz" (Westhampton Beach, NY USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Rules for Aging (Paperback)
Funny, true, hilarious, thoughtful, quick, insightful. . . . .just a few words to describe a wonderful book that is just something that you need to keep around the house to read every once in a while. I bought a few to give as gifts. Instead insulting someone on their birthday why not make them laugh. This little book is brilliant!
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Short and to the point,
By Michelaneous "www.michelecozzens.com" (Sandy Point Resort, Northwoods Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Rules for Aging (Paperback)
Reading this little book is like popping a calcium tablet. It's good for you. Roger Rosenblatt's 58 rules are sincere and important tidbits of guiding information. It should be required reading for humanity.From the author of "I'm Living Your Dream Life."
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