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Rachelle Zukerman has dedicated this book to me, but if I couldn't convey what follows in good conscience, I would have refrained from doing so. "Young At Heart" is an extraordinarily well-written book, especially within the genre of self-help books. The prose is sensitive, delicate, clear, and direct. The substance is specific, detailed, useful, and practical. Any woman who reads this book will find it readily applicable to real life situations. Dr. Zukerman imparts to this book a wealth of wisdom drawn from both her professional practice and personal experiences. It is an inescapable conclusion from a reading of it that the author has a deep understanding of human needs and a keen appreciation of what goes into the making of sound and rewarding interpersonal relationships. It is a work that covers all bases, approaching its subject comprehensively. Read it and increase your chances immeasurably of "finding and keeping romance" in your life.

Dr. Zukerman's many helpful tips for finding and keeping a partner are simple to follow and extremely useful. Filled with unique as well as common situations and relationships that will certainly make the mature woman realize she is not alone with her desires and fears. Short stories and Bottom Line Summaries make this book easy reading,informative and a MUST for the mature woman looking for love. This book has inspired me to use different techniques when looking for romance. I needed this book! Thanks Dr.Zukerman!

This is a fresh, "can-do," no-stress, no-frills approach to women finding love and male companionship after the age of 50. I picked it up and read the whole thing in four hours, I couldn't put it down. I've read about fifty books on dating, relationships, and "mature women," and this book has got the jump on the majority. First of all, there are no Prerequisites to getting started. You don't have to be a body-Nazi losing two pounds a week to make yourself presentable to a man, you don't have to have perfect teeth or a trouble-free personal life, and best of all--you don't even have to have Self-Esteem, the magic key to success that is rated first and foremost everywhere else. I mean, isn't that most of us? Don't most single women over 50 suffer from doubts about their appearance, financial and emotional problems following a messy divorce or never having married? Many women over 50 are a little "too fat" by popular Madonna standards, frequently have money problems caused by lousy divorce settlements, relatively low-paid jobs (men in general make 50% more than women do in America), and suffer in loneliness from the stigma of being Older and Female. What a relief! You mean I can just begin dating right where I am now? Sure thing!

Dr. Zukerman doesn't impose a lot of rules on the hopeful reader. In my own experience, "The Rules" only works in the sense that nobody, whether male or female, should become obsessed over another to the point of wearing them out; a little distance is what most normal people want in a relationship. It's really not necessary, as "The Rules" would have you believe, to play mind games and jerk men around in order to "catch" a man. Unless that's the sort of lifestyle you admire... Women over fifty don't have much time left to play mind games, they just want some love and companionship, and "in the end, only Kindness matters," as the popular song goes. It's true! However there are a few important tips: don't make a dating relationship a forum for airing out your dark secrets and awful stories about your past love life. You don't want to wear him out with bad images, but create a light and cheery identity right away, and keep it like that until you really know the man. Isn't that what you would have done if you were thirty years younger? Total disclosure is for bankruptcy, and that's where you'll be if you gross men out with horror stories and wild revelations at the beginning.

Guess what: after fifty, you don't have to wait to make the first advance! Many men after fifty have been bit a number of times, and will hold back to protect themselves against further relationship disasters. So you have to get yourself out there and flirt with lots of them, even if you get rejected-just gut up and go for it! You have a goal-to find love, and a limited amount of time to find it. You can even ask a man out! You can even take steps to search out an old boyfriend. But steel yourself for rejection, and prepare yourself for some surprises: many men at this age will warm up to a woman who is flirty and friendly. Women, too, are skeptical about landing a dud once again, but too much critical pondering and shopping-list evaluation, and you will severely limit who you can stand to be with, and miss the chance of getting to know a man as a complex person, just like you are. All of us are awkward on the first few dates, men and women, and project a skewed image of ourselves without intending to: it's important to give the man several chances to show what kind of person he really can be before writing him off. Do not Interrogate! Get to know him slowly, in a light-hearted manner. And keep a stash of name cards (not business cards) ready to hand out to friendly men!

Sex: women over fifty can get AIDS like everybody else, so you want to be cautious with that one. No jumping into bed before you really get to know the guy. That's just common sense. Money: women need to keep their own money separate, because statistically, after 65 they're twice as likely as men to be poor; at the same time, there needs to be a common "pot": the "mine," "yours," and "ours" checking accounts are a great idea! Weird matches: Dr. Zukerman discusses the ins and outs of relationships that are complicated: married men, priests, Alzheimer's husbands, gay & bisexual, distance, inter-ethnic, older/younger, and she devotes a particularly revealing section to polygynous (one man, two or more women) situations which I haven't seen elsewhere.

The only small thing I found slightly objectionable was a paragraph on pp. 31-32 which might be misinterpreted to make women think that exercise and working out at the gym should not be a major priority in their agenda to attract a man. It's true that really fat women can sometimes attract men, but it usually grosses them out. Miriam Nelson ("Strong Women Stay Young") is a Tufts physician who has demonstrated that exercise and weight lifting can help women lose weight, regain balance and bone density, and be a whole lot healthier and more energetic, all the way into their 90s. It's important to present an image of glowing health, even if you are a bit overweight. Everybody can benefit from going to the gym, and you can meet some men there, as well, which wasn't pointed out in this book. Dr. Zukerman, a sociologist, points out that women over fifty can wind up with "a whole set of musculoskeletal problems," which may be true for the body-Nazi, but not for women who go about a regular routine of workouts three days a week, according to Dr. Nelson, who is a medical doctor.

This is a remarkable book. First of all, it provides a clear introduction to the basic teachings of Buddhism and of Yoga. Then it shows how modern Western Psychology relates to these teachings. Stories from the Eastern literature and very apt personal anecdotes make the formal teaching come alive. (The author has listed these stories in the table of contents. There are over 35 of them!) But most importantly for me, reading it was like a life-changing experience. The book teaches you what wisdom is and how to live wisely. The section on handling anger is a must read.

This book introduces the beliefs and practices of Buddhism and Yoga, and finishes with some practical applications of Buddhist practices including empathic assertiveness, handling anger and taking a problem-solving stance to resolving conflict.

Levine is a researcher in experimental psychology. He follows a disciplined, analytic approach in his presentation of Buddhism and Yoga, and has written the book in a practical, teaching format. Divided into 36 short chapters each dealing with a discrete aspect of the teaching and each chapter ends with a set of thought provoking questions "For Reflection and Discussion". I found the writing to be unpretentious and clear. He does not revert to flaky arguments, nor ask the reader to accept too much on faith.

The book starts by briefly discussing the background and formation of Buddhism and moves on to explain the core of the Buddhist teachings. He includes a useful discussion and comparison of the Yogic doctrines, which have much in common with Buddhism. Levine draws on Buddhist mythology, Western psychology and his own experiences in practicing Buddhism and Yoga to portray a set of practices to develop wisdom and maturity within the individual.

I liked the fact that the book is written from an introductory point of view, and that it provides reasons for the Buddhist beliefs and practices with many practical examples of their application in everyday life. I have been able to apply much of what Levine discusses - from how I think about issues, to my motivation in doing things, to how I act towards others. The book includes a good subject index, and a list of bibliographic references and further readings.

The only thing I would criticize Levine for was his occasional brief wanderings into theoretical discussion of a point.

Though not a "motivational" book I found the content very inspirational, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an introduction to the practices and benefits of Buddhism and Yoga, and also to those seeking a comparison of the similarities and differences between Buddhism, Yoga and Western psychology.

What an incredible work. I am only partly through it and I have already taken pages of notes. It outlines the history of Buddhism and then explains the four noble truths and the eightfold path in plain English, giving examples and koans to illustrate the meaning. The "Positive Psychology" is quite evident. I highly recommend this book to anybody who enjoys Buddhism, or who would like some literature on happiness in general. I would also recomment Aristotle's "Nicomachean Ethics" to be real alongside it.

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I am a world traveler and have lived in Argentina, Columbia, and Israel. It is my understanding that Walks, Hikes and Strolls is for "mature folks". I am a young tourist in the United States for the first time as an adult and I appreciate finding a guide book that is easily understandable and points out many important things in a way that looks out for my safety, my body and my sanity. What a pleasure to be in a strange land and have such competent directions and instructions at my finger tips. I hope that many other people from other countries are as lucky as I have been to come accross this book. Good hiking to everyone!

As a lifelong hiker and adventurer, I highly recommend Johnson and Gray's "Walks, Hikes and Strolls". When I am on a hike, I want to be enjoying nature, focusing on the beauty around me and appreciating the inner peace that comes with this experience. "Walks, Hikes and Strolls" better allows me to relax and get what I want out of a hike because of its simplicity, clarity, and its common-sense approach. This book will allow young and old alike to enter nature with a feeling of security and with the knowledge needed to make the most of the experience. The Fact Finder in the left hand column gives valuable information on miles, elevation, permits needed, trail timeframes and where to obtain maps. The Feasibility Gauge in the right hand column consisely tells trail conditions, facilities, type of exposure and types of use that the trail has.
I can't wait to try out the hikes that are listed!

With many of the hiking guides lining my bookself, this one stands out with its unique, user-friendly format. All of the most important information regarding selection of a trail are on easy-to-reference columns of stand-out font along each side of the pages. The supporting narratives fill the remainder of the pages with plenty of detail to give you a clear understanding of exactly what you can expect to encounter, plus ensure that you fully enjoy and appreciate each hike. Despite the title, this book is for all hikers and I would especially recommend it for families with young children. I certainly hope that these authors are considering more publications to cover other areas throughout the Northwest.

I bought this book and a dummies book for my 73 year old father who had never used a computer in his life before. He read both and learned more, and faster from this book - First Week with My New PC. His comment was that this book was the one geared to the complete newbie. He felt that the dummies book required a knowledge base that he, as a brand new user, did not yet have! Definitely highly recommended!

While The First Week With My New PC was written for the author's 85-year-old mother who is now a PC master, it can be enjoyed by any - including business managers who have resisted the lure of the computer screen. From how to watch the stock market and produce a document to emailing and formatting work, this is packed with fine basics in simple language any can readily understand.

If you're like me you've been spending a lot of time on the phone trying to get your parents hooked up and diagnosing their computer problems and questions via long distance. This book will reduce your phone bills! It even answers the questions your parents are too embarrassed to ask you! Great humor and down to earth instructions for anyone new to computing. Very well thought out as to the type of "problems" new users may run into ("Where is the "any" key? The computer keeps asking me to hit any key."). I highly recommend!

Are you looking for a travel destination away from throngs,
glitz, and touristy bric-a-brac? Are you willing to concede, after booking that glorious vacation at an absolute rock-bottom price that there's no such thing as a free lunch, while watching the bills for the optional extras pour in as the whole cut-rate experience leaves a bad aftertaste? Then you're ready to do your travel shopping in Alison Gardner's painstakingly assembled book, "Travel Unlimited". Alison's book provides dozens of alternatives to the "been there, done that"s of familiar byways.
Whether your preference is hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, or boating, and whether you opt for a sun-baked or snow-covered perspective, detailed listings are here, carefully indexed, along with the approximate cost and e-mail and fax numbers of tour operators. All of the trips catalogued are supportive of the environment in their respective locales. The book is aimed at the mature (i.e., over 50) traveler; however, the profile of the average group for each trip suggests that a substantial number of younger people - often including children - find these tours appealing. You don't have to be an old dog to learn a new trek.
Having done the 8-day, 80-mile walking tour from Leon, Spain, to Santiago de Compostela (pp. 165-6), I can say that I gleaned far more conversational nuggets hiking through the Pyrenees than I would have if I had hit the tables at Vegas. When I returned home, it wasn't necessary to corral a captive audience for listeners to show interest in the trip and in the book.

Travel Unlimited presents an almost irreistible smorgasbord of vacation possibilities--if you want to go beyond the standard tourist itineraries and activities. The guidebook focuses on worldwide educational, cultural, eco- and voluntourism opportunities, on land and at sea. Each tour company entry includes an overview of its philosophy and scope, destination details, level of amenities ("comfort zone"),a fellow traveler profile, costs and complete contact information. Complementing these well organized factual entries are brief first hand accounts of particular trips. I wanted to take them all!
I found this guidebook so stimulating, I sent a copy to my oldest friend as we want to commemorate 50 years of friendship with a trip. From so many appealing choices, we booked the Universe Explorer Alaskan cruise next August Can't wait!

First edition guidebook aimed at the "mature traveler" -- roughly 50+. This travel encyclopedia offers abundant suggestions on alternative travel -- including ecotourism, educational vacations and volunteering. Kudos to the author for showcasing the finest "uncommon adventures" around the globe.

wow! what a great book.she puts it perfectly together.i had her for death and dying class and she should be righting more books.

In this time of national crisis, Margo Drummond writes a wonderfully warm book about a subject we all have to face. BLESSINGS OF BEING MORTAL will help readers learn to cherish both life and death.

Now in an updated and revised second edition, Dorothy Maroncelli's Britain On Your Own: A Guide For Single Mature Travelers, Western England And Wales Edition offers the over-50 vacationer or business traveler an ideal travel guide for adventures and experiences off the well-beaten path as it offers dozens of fascinating destination profiles. Helpful tips for trip planning range from finding a hub town to settle in for a few days, to changing currency, staying healthy and being safe. There is even a handy checklist for what to do before leaving home If you are over 50, going to be touring Britain, and favor comfort, novelty, and being on your own to explore historic English countrysides, then Dorothy Maroncelli's Britain On Your Own will prove an invaluable beginning for your trip of a lifetime!

This book is a delightful resource for independent travelers planning a trip to Great Britain. The author starts with a design for solo (which works even if you're not traveling solo) travel to Britain, sandwiches the sites in western England and Wales in the middle, and for a grand finale, finishes with traveling smart information. She shares the 'how to' of establishing a hub town for taking day-trips to nearby places along with lodging and dining possibilities and the actual travel logistics. Suggestions are provided for planning your trip around your areas of special interest, such as walking, literature, history, etc., to help narrow your choices down when making your final decisions. The Traveling Smart chapter is a gem with traveling light information (the packing list is fantastic), lists to take with you and one to use at home prior to your departure, lodging, rail travel, American/British English, dollars and pounds, and restaurants. The author's note in the introduction advises that eastern England and Scotland will be included in a second book. I hope so. I'd certainly enjoy another good read/planning guide by this author!

Jones, in very simple English, tells us what happened, where we're at, and where we need to go. I couldn't put the book down. There is so much wisdom in less than two hundred pages.

I spoke to two men who seldom finish a book, and both said they only read a third of the book, but what they did read was good. I told them that all they read was how we got off track. The how-to, the action to take, the gold, is in the last third of the book, just like it is in the last third of life.

Jones dispels the belief that our final years should be either of self-indulgence in our motor homes and on the Florida beaches, or of sitting around wondering why we can't be young. He provides all sorts of ways to be in truly enjoyable service, and suggests that our indulgence can come in the form of sharing our stories and watching as our mentorship makes a difference in the earth, our community, or in the life of a mentee.

Since the majority of Americans are going to be in the over-fifty range soon, the book could not be more timely. This book will change your way of looking at either what you've been missing (if you are over 50) or what you have to look forward to (if you are under fifty). At 54 and recently laid off from my sales career, The Elder Within has shown me the path for the rest of my life. It will be my handbook from here on out.

I'm off to see the rabbi in South Bend.

Terry has written a landmark book for men who are entering the last phase of their life. It is an excellent handbook for tapping into the Elder within you, practical exercises and suggestions for being an effective Elder.

Highly recommended !...

In a society where father-hunger is of epidemic proportions and where retirement is commonly viewed as self-indulgent withdrawal, Terry Jones' vision of eldership is enormously important. Drawing on the rich history of eldership in other ages and cultures, Jones calls men to an egalitarian, non-patriarchal "mature masculinity" which is life-giving not only to men but also to women, children and the planet. I hope this book will be widely read and its message given embodiment.
James B. Nelson
Emeritus Professor of Christian Ethics
United Theological Seminary of th Twin Cities

All of Warren Wiersbe's "Be Series" books are just outstanding! This one is no exception. James has been called the Proverbs of the New Testament. Martin Luther didn't think it belonged in the Bible because of it's emphasis on good works! This short book, written by James the brother of Jesus, is a goldmine of instruction on how to live as a mature Christian.

Warren will lead you through the book bit by bit and your study of James will be oh so much richer as a result. I'm studying James with my small group Bible Study and I'm getting so much more out of our study because of "Be Mature"!

If you're interested in reading more of Warren's commentaries, you might want to check out Bible Exposition Commentary Set (Volumes 1 & 2), which is a compilation of ALL of Wiersbe's "Be Series" books on the NEW TESTAMENT. He's not quite done writing all the commentaries on the Old Testament, then hopefully we'll have a 2-volume set containing those as well.

This commentary is easy to understand - definitely written for laypersons. But it does not lack depth. Get this one and another one of your favorite book of the Bible and enjoy!

You might want to check out my reviews of other Christian books.

I found this book very easy to read. He sticks with the scripture and really focuses on each verse. The book is great for indvidual study as well as group study. I felt he was able to make his points in language that a Chritian could apply to everyday life. He was able to relate the scripture which was written years ago, to the lives of Christians in these times. The letters written long ago are to be applied to today just as they were long ago. Jesus is never changing. I felt Wierse did an excellent job in encouraging us to 'be mature'.

WE USED THIS BOOK ALONG WITH ANOTHER STUDY GUIDE FOR THE BOOK OF JAMES. WIERSBE'S INSIGHTS WERE A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO THE STUDY AND, IN MANY CASES, TOUCHED ON POINTS THE OTHER STUDY MISSED. ALSO, IT IS EASY, ENJOYABLE READING.

This book is great. I really wish I read it before I got married. God has opened my eyes through this book and has taught and enlightened me on a lot of things. It is a good read and keeps your interest. I praise God for this book!

I reserve a five star rating for books I refer back to very often to glean the many nuggets of truth present in the pages. Another example of a five star book is Covey Seven Habits book. This book teaches many things I wish I would have known before I got married. I would have much farther ahead. Essentially, the premise of the book is that becoming a man is a decision, and chronological age does not have anything to do with manhood. A boy has to make a concious decision to become a man. De Witt lists and explains several things that must occur for this to happen. Amazon lists this as out of print, however, if you want a copy, go to your web browser where you can look up phone numbers and search for a company called Relational Concepts in Grand Rapids, Michigan. That is Dave's office and I am sure he can get you a copy. I am involved with the Relational Concepts ministry, which is a one on one mens ministry.

This book will help any man who desires to become more mature. DeWitt deals with different levels of manhood and gives characteristics of each level. It was enlightening to read his description of boyhood and to compare it with my own life and the lives of others. He gives helpful illustrations from his own life and the lives of others. He not only gives good information, he also encourages and exhorts his readers to move toward becoming a patriarch, one who blesses those who know him. One of the best books I've read on manhood.