First published 2000
Roger Rosenblatt tackles the peculiar challenge of getting older in modern America. The Time magazine writer approaches aging with humor rather than dread, offering practical wisdom for navigating the physical and social changes that come with advancing years. He examines how twenty-first century culture treats its older citizens and what mysteries await those crossing into later decades of life. Rosenblatt transforms potential anxieties about aging into opportunities for laughter and insight. His survival guide speaks directly to readers facing their own aging process, providing both entertainment and genuine guidance for the journey ahead.
Genres: humor, self-help, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: humorous, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: guide, self-improvement
Period: 21st-century
160 pages · Hardcover · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt