this feisty book addresses the many issues faced by older women in a sassy, humorous and yes, even outrageous way.

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Product Description

In a society that worships youth and relegates its seniors to second-class citizen status, many elderly women end up ignored, mourning their lost youth. It doesn't have to be that way, says Dr. Ruth Harriet Jacobs, Remarkable Aging Smart Person and self-proclaimed troublemaker. Her solution: Be An Outrageous Older Woman. A unique guide to living it up in the senior years, this feisty book addresses the many issues faced by older women in a sassy, humorous and yes, even outrageous way. Drawing from her personal experience and from years of meticulous research, Dr. Jacobs covers such areas as:

• Sexuality: an A-to-Z list of different ways to keep the fires of passion burning

• Reinventing yourself

• Having fun on a tight budget

• Fostering relationships and social groups

• Being outrageous with your descendants

• The benefits and bonuses of aging -- the most freedom since puberty

• Much, much more

  Filled with practical advice and innovative ideas, Be an Outrageous Older Woman gives readers the knowledge and inspiration they need to live as first-class citizens and make their golden years shine.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #64344 in Books
• Published on: 1997-10-01
• Released on: 1997-08-23
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

About the Author
Ruth H. Jacobs was a professor at Boston University and chair of the Sociology department at Clark University until her retirement in 1987. She continues to teach as a Distinguished Visiting Professor at many universities, has served on the AARP's National Task Force on Aging and Mental Health, and lectures widely to organizations for aging women. She lives in Wellesley, MA.

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Customer Reviews

Not that outrageous
I was expecting a more OUTRAGEOUS book. Lots of good sense advice though especially for those who have been so busy in the workplace that they havent had time to figure out what to do with themselves once they age/retire. Good alternatives to staying home and vegetating. Positive theme, might be just what an older women needs to start her new life

Saving the day!
I bought three books (this is one of them) from amazon to give as gifts. I was worried they would not be on time for a golden wedding anniversary and 50th birthday of a close relative.

Firstly, the books where in mint condition with superb contents and apropos for the occasion (good guidance from brief descriptions by amazon) and best of all delivery was precise. Provided tracking was accurate with a couple of days to spare.

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SHE'S INSPIRATIONAL
Ruth Jacobs has written a timeless book --- I think it will continue to be relevant to women for many years to come. In fact, it was so relevant to me personally that I quoted her a number of times in my own book. You won't be disappointed --- she writes well on a variety of topics. Pamela D. Blair, Author The Next Fifty Years: A Guide for Women at Mid-Life And Beyond