This Chair Rocks: A Manifiesto Against Ageism
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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!
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0996934707
ISBN13:9780996934701
Release Date:March 2016
Publisher:Networked Books, Inc.
Length:288 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"
Customer Reviews
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An Insightful Deconstruction of Ageist Beliefs
Published by Randy Ehrler , 7 months ago
If you are 20 years old, you have a 50% chance of living to more than 100; if you are 40, you have an even chance of reaching 95; if you are 60, you have a 50% chance of making 90 or more. Think about that for a moment. For this reason, Ashton Applewhite's "This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism" is a mandatory read as it compels us to rethink aging.
Applewhite addresses a significant gap in the conversation around aging, challenging the relentless focus on anti-aging and youth extension. While supporting longevity, she emphasizes the critical need to discuss how we will live meaningfully during these extended years. Life's daily struggles can make the thought of more years daunting, yet Applewhite highlights the potential for these decades to leverage our successes, address failures, and embark on profound personal transformation. This book calls to shift our mindset, advocating for a healthier, more vibrant perspective on aging.
This book is a refreshing exploration of a world where many live MUCH longer and hopefully fuller lives. Free of the “bro-science” surrounding “anti-aging,” this is an insightful deconstruction of ageist beliefs.
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