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The Little Instruction Book for Seniors
Hilarious Advice for Growing Old Disgracefully
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Full of senior sagacity and elderly erudition, this hilarious survival guide is on hand to show you that it really is the life in your years that countsNow that you're a senior, you'll come to realize that there is nothing that can't be fixed by a...
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See moreFull of original illustrations and tongue-in-cheek advice on how to keep the cobwebs at bay, this hilarious survival guide is on hand to show you that it really is the life in your years that counts. Encouraging you to laugh, embrace life and enjoy the ride, the pearls of wisdom in this no-nonsense handbook will make the perfect gift for retirees.
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Description
Full of senior sagacity and elderly erudition, this hilarious survival guide is on hand to show you that it really is the life in your years that countsNow that you're a senior, you'll come to realize that there is nothing that can't be fixed by a quick trip to the garden centre, that your "bad back" will reliably get you out of any tricky situation and that it's now socially acceptable to call anyone younger than you "Dear" rather than remember their actual name. In other words, now the real fun begins!Encouraging you to laugh, embrace life and enjoy the ride, the pearls of wisdom in this no-nonsense handbook will guide you through all the pleasures and pitfalls of your latter years. Filled with original illustrations and tongue-in-cheek advice on how to keep those grey cells active and the cobwebs at bay, The Little Instruction Book for Seniors will make the perfect gift for retirees or a milestone birthday.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781837993710
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 10 October 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Summersdale Publishers
Illustration: 45 full-colour illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 118.0mm
Height: 158.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 96
About the Author
Kate Freeman understands the ups and downs of parenthood, having two children of her own. When she's not writing she enjoys painting and photography. She lives in Lincolnshire, UK with her family.
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