Review of Taking Charge: Vol. 2 More Stories on Aging Boldly

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I like that this book discusses a topic that is not often talked about, and that is what are the challenges the older generation faces and how can one age more gracefully. The author includes a plethora of statistical data as well as personal stories of the elderly.
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I love a book that is well-edited, where the reader may not be detracted by a myriad of errors. Thanks for the review.
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Thanks to this book, I now know how my aging parents feel. It also prepares people for retirement and what to expect moving forward. Great review.
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This is not a subject I personally want to read about, but I am sure that the target audience can benefit from the information that this book provides.
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Post by rusyalana »

Non fiction books are not my cup of tea but the review is very enthiusiastic and the book seems very informative. A lot of people are afraid of growing old and this book will show them the problems and challenges of older people and how to cope with them. I'm sure the book will find its reader. Congratulations on becoming BOTD!
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Post by Ayomikun Babalola »

I love how this self-help book discussed how the challenges that the elderly face can affect the younger generation. I haven't thought in that direction before.
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this book seems like a supportive book about aging healthily and that aging doesn't just mean 'getting one more step closer to death'. I'd really like to read it one day.
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Post by nwanasebuka »

This is an excellent guide on aging gracefully. We don't see many books on this subject, therefore I applaud the author for taking the effort to compose this one. This book was described in your review as a self-help book for the elderly, however it was overburdened with data. While data analysis might be tedious, I like it.
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It is indeed true that growing old does not have to be doom and gloom. I belive this is a necessary read for people of various ages as it encourages the seniors and encourages the youthful on a meaningful life in the advanced years. I like the personal stories that add a realistic factor. Congratulations on the BOTD.
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I think I'd be the book's target audience sooner than later. I agree that technological advancements create opportunities to take advantage of the non-techies. Maybe lawmakers and politicians should think of ways to protect the would-be victims, especially the unsuspecting elderly.

The true stories will be appreciated, but the voluminous data may discourage the older readers. I hope the author limits the same to the needful.
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Post by Stephanie Runyon »

I am at midlife age-sort of. I'm 41, and I know I will probably stumble all over aging gracefully. Likewise, I believe that everyone should live life rather than to spend excess time on planning for when we are unable to do things. This book may not be for me, but some tips for avoiding things like fraud and technology advance could be helpful. Nice review.
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Most youths have this fear of aging, forgetting that how they live their lives presently is what will determine how their lives will be at old age. I appreciate the writer for writing a book that will help the aged population
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This book will assist younger people, including myself, in better understanding the elderly. Frequently, the elderly face problems they never expected to face. Thanks for the review!
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Growing old gracefully, a topic interesting to discuss and write about. Congratulations on the book of the day.
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Old age comes with a lot of scary realities but this book contains empowering information that can help one handle them better. Thank you for your review
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