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This book is terrific. It is packed with useful tips for thinking about relationships after retirement. I'm 62, and discovered I could really use this. After reading it I bought several other copies to give to friends. It is very readable, and has quiz-yourself checklists at the end of every chapter that I found revealed a lot about my desires and needs that I didn't realize before. This is going to save me a lot of grief!

Highly recommended!

Dr. Sara Yogev's book targets a population that is growing and that has been largely ignored; that of the retired couple who is still vital and unacoustomed to spending quantity time with their partner. It's a book full of information, anecdotes and refreshingly new thoughts on how to continue to have a supportive and loving relationship in this stage of life. Dr. Yogev offers insight that is both provocative and relevant to a generation that is choosing early retirement Highly recommended. Suzanne Barash, M.A., LCPC and Life Coach

I am the author of "For Better or For Worse - A Couple's Guide to Dealing with Chronic Illness". I would be glad to answer questions about the book or from readers of this unique book. It is still as timely and valid now as it was 10 years ago.

the book was the best i have ever read. although i really dont know anyone with this illness, i would love to work with them. reading this book lets me know what i am up against in the future. i admire those out there who are willing to give up everything to help those with this disease>

Women and men have different thresholds for consulting physicians. Women schedule doctor appointments regularly. I am told this is less a matter of choice than necessity. Regular peaks under the hood are a requirement for getting refills of birth control pills, and later, hormone replacements. Lacking this motivation, men see doctors only if they can't stop the bleeding after cutting themselves or they are unconscious. As they age many add a third reason: their prostate has begun acting up. Problem prostates cause many of the problems that make old age a less than glorious time, including painful urination, difficulty in maintaining an erection, frequent nighttime urination and the general inability to write your name in the snow. Realizing that the baby boomers were about to hit the problem prostate years, a cottage industry has developed to convince men to have their prostates examined on a regular basis. Following the proven formula of scaring people with statistics, the authors of these "public service" brochures have focused on prostate cancer. It is the perfect disease for shocking headlines. If you live long enough, you develop prostate cancer, period. What these well meaning attempts at educating men usually fail to mention is that prostate cancer develops very, very slowly. What they almost never mentioned is how much you can do to reduce the discomfort of prostate problems and cut dramatically your risk of prostate cancer. By putting an emphasis on these positive themes Mike Fillon's Natural Prostate Healers: A Breakthrough Program For Preventing And Treating Common Prostate Problems provides a refreshing look at an important men's health issue. What I like best about Fillon's book is that he has taken the approach of a journalist surveying new terrain. The result is that important facts that tend to be minimized in more medically-oriented books rise to their proper perspective. Two points stand out. First, Fillon stresses the lack of a cause-and-effect linkage between common prostate problems and prostate cancer. There is a presumption -- largely created by public service ads -- that 2 a.m. visits to the toilet are nature's idiot light for warning you of prostate cancer. Fillon debunks this notion, and goes on to suggests common sense ways of managing these problems, chiefly through minor changes in diet and exercise. Fillon's second contribution is to change our view of prostate cancer from being inevitable to becoming avoidable. The basis for this claim is the extreme global variation in prostate cancer rates, between 3.5 cases per 100,0000 in Singapore to 49.8 cases in Sweden. The rate in America is 32.2 cases. Rather than let this statistic hang in the air as some sort of X-file mystery, Fillon seizes upon it to suggest ways in which minor modifications of your diet to move you toward the favorable end of the statistical scale. Prostate problems will eventually pose some degree of difficulty for everyone who leaves the toilet seat up. Fillon's journalistic approach treats the subject with a degree of balance that is both enlightening and, through the inclusion of recipes that promote prostate health, quite useful as well. Natural Prostate Healers belongs in the home of every baby boomer, and you might want to send a copy to dad too.

Women and men have different thresholds for consulting physicians. Women schedule doctor appointments regularly. I am told this is less a matter of choice than necessity. Regular peaks under the hood are a requirement for getting refills of birth control pills, and later, hormone replacements. Lacking this motivation, men see doctors only if they can't stop the bleeding after cutting themselves or they are unconscious. As they age many add a third reason: their prostate has begun acting up. Problem prostates cause many of the problems that make old age a less than glorious time, including painful urination, difficulty in maintaining an erection, frequent nighttime urination and the general inability to write your name in the snow. Realizing that the baby boomers were about to hit the problem prostate years, a cottage industry has developed to convince men to have their prostates examined on a regular basis. Following the proven formula of scaring people with statistics, the authors of these "public service" brochures have focused on prostate cancer. It is the perfect disease for shocking headlines. If you live long enough, you develop prostate cancer, period. What these well meaning attempts at educating men usually fail to mention is that prostate cancer develops very, very slowly. What they almost never mentioned is how much you can do to reduce the discomfort of prostate problems and cut dramatically your risk of prostate cancer. By putting an emphasis on these positive themes Mike Fillon's Natural Prostate Healers: A Breakthrough Program For Preventing And Treating Common Prostate Problems provides a refreshing look at an important men's health issue. What I like best about Fillon's book is that he has taken the approach of a journalist surveying new terrain. The result is that important facts that tend to be minimized in more medically-oriented books rise to their proper perspective. Two points stand out. First, Fillon stresses the lack of a cause-and-effect linkage between common prostate problems and prostate cancer. There is a presumption -- largely created by public service ads -- that 2 a.m. visits to the toilet are nature's idiot light for warning you of prostate cancer. Fillon debunks this notion, and goes on to suggests common sense ways of managing these problems, chiefly through minor changes in diet and exercise. Fillon's second contribution is to change our view of prostate cancer from being inevitable to becoming avoidable. The basis for this claim is the extreme global variation in prostate cancer rates, between 3.5 cases per 100,0000 in Singapore to 49.8 cases in Sweden. The rate in America is 32.2 cases. Rather than let this statistic hang in the air as some sort of X-file mystery, Fillon seizes upon it to suggest ways in which minor modifications of your diet to move you toward the favorable end of the statistical scale. Prostate problems will eventually pose some degree of difficulty for everyone who leaves the toilet seat up. Fillon's journalistic approach treats the subject with a degree of balance that is both enlightening and, through the inclusion of recipes that promote prostate health, quite useful as well. Natural Prostate Healers belongs in the home of every baby boomer, and you might want to send a copy to dad too.

I found this at a book sale and took it to a friend I was visiting in London..then missed it so much I just bought another copy for myself. Which is currently being loaned to all the single women in my office!

Great job. The "day of the party" timeline is hysterical.

Every page is funnier than the last! You'll recognize all the men you love -- and maybe a few that you don't ...

It's incredible how great an influence this little, unassuming book has had on my life. I do not know what my life together with my wife would be like had we not read this book. Although I am sure we would still be happy, this book definitely got us started off on the right foot. Basically this book asks you and your potential spouse to write down all your thoughts on basically every subject which may come up over the course of your life together. Each individual does this separately and then you get together to discuss your opinions on the long list of subjects. It may sound ridiculous, but it is incredibly worthwhile. It is essentially your chance to talk about the many facets of life which will come up over time, but instead of coming up over the course of many years, often at inopportune times (which could easily lead to misunderstanding, disappointment, frustration, anger, etc.), you talk about it in a controlled environment where you EXPECT to have disagreements, arguments, and negotiations. In some cases you will not come to an agreement, but at least you know where each other stands. Not that all of the conversations are confrontational, most are not, they are just some of the more difficult times. There are also plenty of times of joy, sadness, and great satisfaction. In the course of this whole activity, you are encouraged to write down what you decide. This becomes your "marriage pact". Again, this may sound crazy, and some will argue that it is too formal for them, but we found it to be very useful. It took my wife and I about seven full days in total, three full days each to prepare for our discussion and then four days to complete the discussion and drafting of our marriage pact. We had the luxury of time, but I believe it could be done in about a four to five day duration (about eight hours each day, with plenty of time for breaks during that time - you'll need them!) We have been married about a year now and I believe the time we invested has already been paid back many fold. We are about to go over our wedding pact again this weekend, and I am a bit nervous, but I know our marriage will be even better as a result. This book is not for everyone, but I would encourage anyone considering marriage to check it out, especially since it is so cheap. Also, remember that if two people are preparing for their "marriage pact" at the same time, then there should be two copies of the book available (we made this mistake and I had to carry around the big stack of photocopies, which was not pleasant.) This book also makes a great engagement gift. Finally, let me encourage everyone who is considering marriage or is already married to read this book. As I see it, if done with an open mind, it can only help the two people in a marriage to understand each other and live happy lives together.

In my practice as a complimentary medicine provider, I use this book as a resource. Its review of systems and disorders preceeds any suggestions for natural healing. Often healthy behaviors are highlighted as treatment, followed by suggestions for supplements and botanicals. His extensive medical background and discription of disease processes helps pinpoint a diagnosis and treatment process. I have used this book extensively for ten years.

This is a great book to inspire you and make you laugh. She tells it like it is and keeps you in stitches. I recommend it highly!

Designing Better Libraries covers the basics of selecting and working with building professionals to revamp a library, and has been updated to reflect changes in standards and procedures in the building professions. Chapters provide library administrators and staff with clear tips on how to work with architects and other building professionals to gain the most from a renovation project. Guidelines to contracts and bidding processes are particularly revealing.

The recipes comprising the Easy Diabetic Meals provide easy-to-follow directions and ingredient amounts for both 2 and 4 servings, feature easily-located and common ingredients, and lack the complexity of some diabetic cookbooks which require long preparation times. The result is a set of complete 2-week menus for three different calorie levels and meals which embrace the concept of appeal for the entire family, diabetic or not.

To me for better or for worse is sort of the story of my life. And it kind of is the story of everybodys life. The Patterson family resembles the modern family. There are some good moments and bad moments. There are surprising moments and boring moments. And like life on the outside world people age and people die. People get married and sometimes people have hardships. Lynn Johnston is a brilliant cartoonist. She captures true family life and captures the relationships of the familys with eachother, their friends and their pets. Over the course of the strip the family pet has passed away and a friend announced something personal, and people have got married. I definetly woould reccomend this.