A Funny Thing Happened On My Way To Old Age: Life Changes After 50
It started almost 15 years ago. My wife Marj and I had moved to a new community and visited a local church. We arrived for Sunday school, were warmly greeted, and then ushered into a class of seniors. . . . Unfortunately, the assault on our prime-of-life status from every quarter of society has only intensified since then. Waitresses have stopped asking if we qualify for the senior discount; they simply give it to us. When I'm in public, young women step aside for me to enter doors ahead of them. . . . A publisher issued a newly designed version of one of my books that had been in print for 20 years. On the back cover, I was described as one who "remains active in writing and speaking." I wondered why they didn't add that I could still feed myself.Whether you are 50 or 70, you have probably shared some of Stanley C. Baldwin's experiences. Here is an opportunity to relive them with laughter. But, more importantly, in these pages you'll find an opportunity to reflect on how these life changes relate to your Christian life. This is a book for those who reject the grumpiness of aging and embrace the grace of life with Christ.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0830832785
ISBN13:9780830832781
Release Date:March 2005
Publisher:IVP Books
Length:103 Pages
Weight:0.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 5.5" x 8.4"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Just what I was hoping for
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I purchased this book for my husband (who is 51) and having trouble accepting that he is getting older. I read an excerpt, saw that it was lighthearted and hoped it would help my husband feel more comfortable in his wrinkling skin. Having a short attention span (except when it comes to 24 hour news programming) I needed something he would follow through on. This book was a perfect choice! He read it over the course of three days, sometimes sharing bits with me. He identified with it cover to cover. Good stuff!
A Great Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This book will be promoted extensively in my work at Pastor to the Senior Adults. It's a great tool for outreach. It is well written, insightful, and enjoyable. Pastor Gerald Ward
funny but insightful
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
this book is not only entertaining and funny, it's insightful and helpful. I really related! I found myself in the pages and could give myself grace and joy in the midst of seeing some evidence of aging--even at 54!
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