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Why did I come into this room? a candid conversation about aging

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...

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Main Author: Lunden, Joan (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: [New York] : Forefront Books, [2020]
Subjects:
Middle-aged persons > Health and hygiene.
Older people > Health and hygiene.
Aging > Psychological aspects.
Self-care, Health.
Biographies.
Self-help publications.
Summary: 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.
Item Description: Includes index.
Physical Description: 336 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN: 9781948677295
1948677296
Author Notes: An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and women's health & wellness advocate, Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in American homes for more than 30 years. For nearly two decades, Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America bringing insight to the day's top stories. As the longest-running female host ever on early morning television, Lunden reported from 26 countries, covered 5 presidents, 5 Olympics, and kept Americans up to date on how to care for their homes, their families, and their health.

As one of America's most recognized and trusted personalities, Lunden has graced the covers of more than 70 magazines and book covers. Through her website JoanLunden.com and her social media, she interacts with women across the country every day on topics from wellness, to survivorship, and aging.

Joan's recent titles have included: special correspondent on the TODAY show, host of the CBS series Your Health , sought-after speaker and event host throughout the country, senior caregiving advocate, and, most recently, breast cancer survivor. Lunden documented her battle through cancer treatment and wrote a memoir, Had I Known, reflecting on her life and career.

Lunden has served as national spokesperson for various organizations such as The American Heart Association, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, The American Lung Association, The American Red Cross, The American Academy of Pediatrics, and The Colon Cancer Alliance.

Joan Lunden's books include Had I Known ; Chicken Soup for the Soul: Family Caregiving ; Growing Up Healthy: Protecting Your Child from Diseases Now Through Adulthood; Wake-Up Calls ; A Bend in the Road is Not the End of the Road ; Joan Lunden's Healthy Living ; Joan Lunden's Healthy Cooking ; Mother's Minutes ; Your Newborn Baby ; and Good Morning, I'm Joan Lunden . She also hosts the exercise video Workout America.

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