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Parenting & Families - Suddenly Sixty: And Other Shocks of Later Life (Judith Viorst's Decades)

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Book Synopsis: Judith Viorst is known and loved by readers of all ages, for children’s books such as Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day; nonfiction titles, including the bestseller Necessary Losses; and her collections of humorous poetry in her "decade" series, which make perfect gifts for birthdays, Mother’s Day, graduation, Christmas, Chanukah, or at any time of year. Suddenly Sixty is a funny and touching book that speaks directly to the sixty-ish woman, inviting her to laugh about, sigh over, and come to hopeful terms with the complex issues of this decade of life. Among the poems in this charmingly illustrated collection are those exploring the joys—and strains—of children and grandchildren, and the intimacy of old friends who’ve ‘known each other so long/We knew each other back when we were virgins.” There are poems that tip their hat to mortality, wrestle with a husband’s retirement —“He’s coming with me when I shop at the supermarket/So I won't have to shop alone. I like alone.”— and acknowledge the fact that at this stage of life we’d “give up a night of wild rapture with Denzel Washington for a nice report on my next bone density test.” Offering plenty of laughs, a few tears, and cover-to-cover truths, these are poems for everyone who would “rather say never say die than enough is enough.” Every woman who has reached this decade will—rueful and smiling—find herself in the pages of this book.

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Discover the perfect gift for the extraordinary woman in your life with Judith Viorst's "Suddenly Sixty: And Other Shocks of Later Life." Known for her timeless classics like "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day," Viorst's latest offering is a funny and touching book that speaks directly to the sixty-ish woman. Whether it's for a birthday, Mother's Day, graduation, or any occasion, this charmingly illustrated collection of poems will bring laughter, reflection, and hope to her life.

Within the pages of "Suddenly Sixty," you'll find poems that beautifully capture the joys and strains of children and grandchildren. Experience the intimacy of old friends who've stood the test of time, just as you have. These poems touch on the universal theme of mortality and reflect on the complexities that come with a husband's retirement. As Viorst humorously declares, "He’s coming with me when I shop at the supermarket, so I won't have to shop alone. I like alone."

Acknowledge the realities of this milestone stage of life with Viorst's wit and wisdom. Embrace the fact that at this point, you'd happily trade a night of wild rapture with Denzel Washington for a positive report on your next bone density test. "Suddenly Sixty" offers plenty of laughs, a few tears, and cover-to-cover truths that every woman who has reached this decade will relate to. Indulge in rueful smiles as you find yourself reflected in the very pages of this book.

Don't miss out on this delightful collection that celebrates the complexities and beauty of later life. Say goodbye to cliché gifts and give her something she'll treasure – a book that will make her laugh, sigh, and come to terms with the unique challenges and joys of the sixty-ish phase. Show her that life has only just begun with Judith Viorst's "Suddenly Sixty: And Other Shocks of Later Life," available now.

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