Turning 50: Quotes, Lists, and Helpful Hints by William K. Klingaman (English) P

Description: Turning 50 by William K. Klingaman This irreverent volume employs wit and wisdom to ease the sting of reaching that half-century mark with a collection of quips, quotes, lists, and helpful hints, written by those who have faced 50 and lived to tell the tale. Contributors include Gore Vidal, Branch Rickey, George Orwell, and many others. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Youre not over the hill—its just taking you longer to get to the top. Mick Jagger did it. Paul McCartney did it too, and Tina Turner made it in a short skirt and red lipstick. But when it happens to you, chances are youll find it hard to believe. Reaching the big Five-O is more of a milestone than other birthdays, but what does it really mean? Gloria Steinem says that fifty is what forty used to be. So if your birthday candles set off the smoke alarm, dont despair—dig into this warm and funny collection of celebrity quotes, lists, interviews, and tongue-in-cheek advice. Heres all the wit and wisdom of many who have already reached the half-century mark, hilariously (or hysterically) gathered to remind you that youre not alone, and that the best is yet come. Back Cover Youre not over the hill-its just taking you longer to get to the top. Mick Jagger did it. Paul McCartney did it too, and Tina Turner made it in a short skirt and red lipstick. But when it happens to you, chances are youll find it hard to believe. Reaching the big Five-O is more of a milestone than other birthdays, but what does it really mean? Gloria Steinem says that fifty is what forty used to be. So if your birthday candles set off the smoke alarm, dont despair-dig into this warm and funny collection of celebrity quotes, lists, interviews, and tongue-in-cheek advice. Heres all the wit and wisdom of many who have already reached the half-century mark, hilariously (or hysterically) gathered to remind you that youre not alone, and that the best is yet to come. Author Biography William K. Klingaman is the author of several books of cultural history, including 1919: The Year Our World Began and 1929: The Year of the Great Crash. Details ISBN0452270332 Author William K. Klingaman Short Title TURNING 50 Pages 160 Language English ISBN-10 0452270332 ISBN-13 9780452270336 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1994 Subtitle Quotes, Lists, and Helpful Hints DOI 10.1604/9780452270336 Imprint Plume Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 1994-08-01 NZ Release Date 1994-08-01 US Release Date 1994-08-01 UK Release Date 1994-08-01 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Publication Date 1994-08-01 DEWEY 808.87354 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7486470;

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