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This Chair Rocks: A Manifiesto Against Ageism
This Chair Rocks: A Manifiesto Against Ageism | Ashton Applewhite
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From childhood on, we're barraged by messages that it's sad to be old. That wrinkles are embarrassing, and old people useless. Author and activist Ashton Applewhite believed them too--until she realized where this prejudice comes from and the damage it does. Lively, funny, and deeply researched, This Chair Rocks traces Applewhite's journey from apprehensive boomer to pro-aging radical, and in the process debunks myth after myth about late life. The book explains the roots of ageism--in history and in our own age denial--and how it divides and debases, examines how ageist myths and stereotypes cripple the way our brains and bodies function, looks at ageism in the workplace and the bedroom, exposes the cost of the all-American myth of independence, critiques the portrayal of olders as burdens to society, describes what an all-age-friendly world would look like, and concludes with a rousing call to action. It's time to create a world of age equality by making discrimination on the basis of age as unacceptable as any other kind. Whether you're older or hoping to get there, this book will shake you by the shoulders, cheer you up, make you mad, and change the way you see the rest of your life. Age pride!
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Julsmarshall
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Solid non fiction resource for personal and organizational education, great on #audio. We‘ll researched and balanced information on Ageism and how our own concerns about our aging can negatively influence how others see us and how we see ourselves. I had several aha moments while listening and the additional resources she provides add even more value. If you are considering DEI in your workplace or community, this is a great perspective to add.

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DivineDiana
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When this book was delivered yesterday, I had no recollection of ordering it! It seems that I have a worrisome habit of buying things on my phone in the early morning before I rise. And... I have told myself to refrain from adding even more books to the unread books I already own! I will say that it does look like a good read! #doingmybest #bookmail

Suet624 It looks really good! 3y
Reggie Well, lol, I hope it‘s good. 3y
DivineDiana @Suet624 I thought so! 🙂 3y
DivineDiana @Reggie 🤞🏻 3y
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kellock
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I cannot tell you how excited I am to get this super comfy reading chair. Not marketed as a reading chair but it totally should be!!

Becker It‘s fantastic 5y
JazzFeathers Oh my goodness 😲😍 I'm so jealous! My reading chair is aweful. I've ment to change it fir some time, but haven't found a suitable one yet. 5y
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lahousewyfe
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"As Marina Gorbis, executive director of the Institute of the Future, puts it, 'Productivity is for machines.'"

Yes!!!! I'm learning so much in every page of this book, but this sentence most affected me this morning. Human beings are not machines to be used up and thrown out when our bodies can't keep up with demand. Our minds and experiences matter. And why use up and break down our bodies too soon with mindless tasks when a machine can do it?

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RebelReader
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This book gave me a different perspective on aging and the fact that everyone has their own idea of getting older and what their retirement(or non retirement) will look like. I feel less frustrated that my mother isn‘t having an active later life, but this book allowed me to see that she is happy anyway. What‘s good for her wouldn‘t be for me and that‘s okay.

Anna40 Thanks for your post! Such an important topic! 7y
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