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9781883051211

What's Age Got to Do with It? : Secrets to Aging in Extraordinary Ways

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    9781883051211

  • ISBN10:

    1883051215

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1999-02-01
  • Publisher: Alti Pub
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Summary

These 103 stories of people between the ages of 67 and 122 may change the way readers view their lives, as they learn how to prevent age from getting in the way of living. 45 photos.

Table of Contents

Introduction xiii
Ethel Asfahl, 93 Anything's Possible
1(2)
Florence Askin, 98 Birthdays Celebrate Life
3(2)
Walt Bailey, 83 A Lifetime of Giving
5(2)
John "Doc" Ball, 91 Sidewalk Surfer
7(2)
Ruth Barati, 81 Discovering a Renewed Spirit
9(3)
Fan Benno-Caris, 81 Olympian Racewalking Grandma
12(4)
Willa Billmeyer, 77 Yoga for Health
16(2)
"Banana" George Blair, 84 Barefoot Water-skiier
18(4)
Helen Boardman, 100 Never Say Never--A Bride at 97
22(3)
Woody Bowersock, 85 World-class Swimmer
25(4)
Austin Brandenberg, 80 No Fear of Heights
29(2)
Arnold Brilhart, 94 Saxophone Legend
31(3)
Sister Madonna Buder, 67 Triathlete Nun
34(4)
Bob "Burnsy" Burnside, 66 World-class Bodysurfer
38(3)
Jeanne Calment, 122 The Oldest Woman in the World
41(1)
Thomas Cannon, 72 A Heart of Gold
42(4)
Joe Clapers, 74 Pumping Iron--Benching 300 lbs
46(3)
Anne Clarke, 88 Sedentary 'til Seventy
49(3)
Jack Costanzo, 70 "Mr. Bongo"
52(3)
Ray Crawford, 73 Exercise for Life
55(3)
Hulda Crooks, 101 Mountain Climber at 100
58(2)
Mary Cunningham, 90 Birthday Skydive
60(3)
Fran Daugherty, 78 Life Lessons from Loss
63(2)
Norton, 79, and Betty, 78, Davey Ironman Triathlete
65(4)
Faye Davis, 80 Faith, Attitude, and Fun
69(2)
Frances Davis, 104 Computing Centenarian
71(3)
Barrett "Deemsy" Deems, 85 World's Fastest Drummer
74(2)
Kay Dennison, 77 Senior Advocate
76(2)
Bhante Dharmawara, 108 Oldest Living Monk
78(3)
Ray Dunn, 82 Blind and Doing It All
81(3)
Frank Eckert, 80 A Wave of Change
84(2)
Lynn Edwards, 74 Housewife to Triathlete
86(4)
Paul Fisher, 84 Creator and Inventor
90(5)
Florence Foster, 94 Fun-seeking Entrepreneur
95(3)
Rose Freedman, 104 Laker's Fanatic
98(4)
Audrey George, 73 Giving Is Living
102(3)
Leroy "Granny" Grannis, 80 Surfing Legend
105(2)
Cecily Green, 69 Celebrating Life
107(3)
Bennie Harden, 105 Living Right
110(2)
Rosie Harris, 77 Learning, Growing, and Giving
112(2)
Sam Hartman, 82 Never Too Old to Learn
114(3)
Eugene, 87, and Wilda, 93, Haskell Love and Music
117(5)
Bill Henderson, 99 Inspiration in Wood
122(2)
Bertha Holt, 94 Caring for Others
124(3)
David Hopkins, 72, and Jim Stegall, 67 Blind Trekkers
127(4)
Donald J. Hubbard, 70 Swim, Stretch, and Strength
131(3)
Frank Hyde, 80 Octogenarian Equestrian
134(3)
Ella Jenkins, 73 Children's Storyteller
137(4)
Kearney Johnston, 87 Sculling's the Secret
141(2)
Dr. Margaret H. Jones, 93 Pioneer in Medicine
143(4)
Cam Jones, 87 Rowing with Heart
147(2)
Payton Jordan, 81 A True Champion
149(5)
Wally Jordan, 76 Adventure Motorcyclist
154(4)
Rev. Dr. Paul C. Klose, 83 Secrets to Staying Young
158(2)
Esther Krieger, 81 Move It or Lose It
160(2)
Tom Krumm, 78 Swim to Heal
162(2)
Jack LaLanne, 83 Godfather of Fitness
164(6)
Nate Lazowick, 89 Age Is Just a Number
170(3)
Ben Levinson, 103 Strength Training at 100
173(4)
Vincent Malizia, 83 First Marathon at 80
177(3)
Fred Martin, 68 "Do-er's" Always Do
180(3)
Jane Mathis, 79, and Ida Via, 78 The Steel Magnolias
183(3)
June McClean, 83 The Groovy Granny
186(4)
Winfield "Win" McFadden, 93 Winning at Life
190(4)
Ralph Merten, 88 Hiking Saved His Life
194(4)
Mike Moldeven, 80 The Joy of Grandparenting
198(3)
Bert Morrow, 85 World-record Hurdler
201(3)
Mary Murphy, 79 Water-skiing on Air
204(3)
George Nissen, 83 Balance Is Key
207(4)
Joe Norris, 90 Hall of Fame Bowler
211(2)
Jim O'Neil, 72 Running from Bad Habits
213(3)
Jewett Pattee, 75 Just Do It!
216(6)
Annette Patterson, 67 Dancing Makes Her Smile
222(3)
Bert Powell, 76 The Happiness Regimen
225(3)
Joe Raskin, 89 Preventing "Senioritis"
228(2)
Paul Reese, 81 The Joy of the Journey
230(4)
Jhoon Rhee, 65 Martial Arts Grand Master
234(4)
Mildred J. Riley, 80 Joy of Living
238(4)
Terry Robinson, 82 Secret of Vitality
242(3)
Marilla Salisbury, 89 The Exercise Prescription
245(2)
Kenneth R. Shaker, 81 Still Jumping from Planes
247(3)
Virginia Shaver, 76 Lessons for a Lifetime
250(3)
Rosanne Shensa, 81 Qi Gong for Life
253(3)
Gordy Shields, 79 Cycling Champion
256(3)
Barbara Shirley, 81 Ageless Sales Success
259(3)
Maja Sloss-Silberberg, 85 Exercise as Prevention
262(2)
John Smith, 84 Tune in Within
264(2)
Gordon Spilker, 70 Blading Beats Aging
266(2)
June Tatro, 85 Forty Years of Fitness
268(3)
Milton Tepper, 83 The Human Tornado
271(4)
Lowell Tozer, 76 Cuddler Volunteer
275(3)
Warren Utes, 77 Mind-Body Workout
278(2)
Jim Verdieck, 77 Loves to Coach
280(1)
Sister Monique Vredeveld, 70 Nun on the Run
281(4)
Joe Weaver, 84 Tai Chi Therapy
285(3)
Lucy White, 77 Roller Coaster Enthusiast
288(3)
Spiegle Willcox, 94 Music Moves the Soul
291(2)
Jean Wright-Elson, 69 New Beginnings
293(3)
"Toodie" Audrey Wright, 71 Hoop Dreams
296(5)
Additional Reading 301(1)
Resources 302(13)
References 315

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