Why did I come into this room?: a candid conversation about aging
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Published:
[New York] : Forefront Books, [2020].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
336 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Status:
Hamden/Miller Adult Nonfiction 2nd Floor
305.262/LUN

Description

In her most candid and revealing book yet, acclaimed broadcast journalist and Baby Boomer Joan Lunden delves into the various phases of aging that leave many feeling uncomfortable, confused, and on edge. In her hilarious book, Lunden takes the dull and depressing out of aging, replacing it with wit and humor. After all, laughing is better than crying--unless it makes you pee! Whether you're in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or more, this book is full of helpful information to embrace--or at least prepare for--the inevitable.

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English
ISBN:
9781948677295, 1948677296

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Includes index.
Description
In her most candid and revealing book yet, acclaimed broadcast journalist and Baby Boomer Joan Lunden delves into the various phases of aging that leave many feeling uncomfortable, confused, and on edge. In her hilarious book, Lunden takes the dull and depressing out of aging, replacing it with wit and humor. After all, laughing is better than crying--unless it makes you pee! Whether you're in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or more, this book is full of helpful information to embrace--or at least prepare for--the inevitable.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Lunden, J. (2020). Why did I come into this room?: a candid conversation about aging. [New York], Forefront Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Lunden, Joan. 2020. Why Did I Come Into This Room?: A Candid Conversation About Aging. [New York], Forefront Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Lunden, Joan, Why Did I Come Into This Room?: A Candid Conversation About Aging. [New York], Forefront Books, 2020.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Lunden, Joan. Why Did I Come Into This Room?: A Candid Conversation About Aging. [New York], Forefront Books, 2020.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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