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'The resistance to the prevailing jeunisme - youngism - has been led in recent years by Marie de Hennezel...When she reached 60 she turned her hand from books on dying to the art of ageing. Her bestselling manifesto, The Warmth of the Heart Prevents the Body from Rusting, is being published in Britain next month... Disciples flock to Hennezel's seminars to learn the key to accepting ageing. The lesson is that when we have made peace with ourselves, "it is not bitterness and despair that inhabit us, but a new feeling of unimaginable liberty and an immense tenderness".' --The Times
'Next month sees the publication in Britain of Marie de Hennezel's bestseller The Warmth of the Heart Prevents the Body from Rusting. The title refers to a song from a place in Japan where old people are regarded as lucky charms, and the book claims to do for ageing what French Women Don't Get Fat did for dieting...' --Sunday Times Style magazine
'A moving meditation on ageing, suggesting ways to approach the later years with anticipation and optimism.' --Choice magazine
'A psychotherapist, de Hennezel cam to her subject - ageing- largely through her own resentment at feeling washed up at 60.. She praises the centenarians of Okinawa (from where she takes the title) for their apparent vitality, but feels the western world ignores, belittles and forgets its old, to everyone's detriment.' --Psychologies
'Timely and admirable... her essential idea - that old age should be a stage of life as full of potential as any other - will appeal to oldies who have no intention of just fading away.' --Mail on Sunday
'Marie de Hennezel, now 64, has become a national treasure after writing a bestseller on how to age gracefully. Her advice in The Warmth of the Heart Prevents your Body from Rusting doesn't involve Botox or facelifts, but embracing your achievement and your relationships and having an active sex life...' --Times 2 Magazine
'Oh, for a pill to end it all, I thought, as the minutes ticked by in the 'dark nightof the soul'. But instead of a pill, I can turn to Marie de Hennezel's entirely uplifting book on how to approach old age - a massive bestseller in her native France... Essential reading. But anyone in their 30s and 40s would find de Hennezel's book as inspirational as I do.. The concept of 'working at growing old' does - paradoxically - offer every one of us a lifeline.' --Bel Mooney, Mail on Friday
'A beautifully written meditation on ageing. Author Marie de Hennezel argues that looking positively at ageing helps us make the most of a very previous time.' --Yours magazine
'This is a truly inspiring book by the French psychologist... Her latest is a call to arms for the "baby boomers" generation to embrace their impending old age, rather than fearing it. De Hennezel tackles these fears by taking a highly-intelligent look at all aspects of ageing. Using a mixture of psychological theory, philosophy, scientific research and personal anecdotes, she gently explains that the end of the end of our lives need not be as useless and terrifying as we anticipate... If you plan on living to a ripe old age, this really is worth a read.' --Press Association
'Next month sees the publication in Britain of Marie de Hennezel's bestseller The Warmth of the Heart Prevents the Body from Rusting. The title refers to a song from a place in Japan where old people are regarded as lucky charms, and the book claims to do for ageing what French Women Don't Get Fat did for dieting...' --Sunday Times Style magazine
'A moving meditation on ageing, suggesting ways to approach the later years with anticipation and optimism.' --Choice magazine
'A psychotherapist, de Hennezel cam to her subject - ageing- largely through her own resentment at feeling washed up at 60.. She praises the centenarians of Okinawa (from where she takes the title) for their apparent vitality, but feels the western world ignores, belittles and forgets its old, to everyone's detriment.' --Psychologies
'Timely and admirable... her essential idea - that old age should be a stage of life as full of potential as any other - will appeal to oldies who have no intention of just fading away.' --Mail on Sunday
'Marie de Hennezel, now 64, has become a national treasure after writing a bestseller on how to age gracefully. Her advice in The Warmth of the Heart Prevents your Body from Rusting doesn't involve Botox or facelifts, but embracing your achievement and your relationships and having an active sex life...' --Times 2 Magazine
'Oh, for a pill to end it all, I thought, as the minutes ticked by in the 'dark nightof the soul'. But instead of a pill, I can turn to Marie de Hennezel's entirely uplifting book on how to approach old age - a massive bestseller in her native France... Essential reading. But anyone in their 30s and 40s would find de Hennezel's book as inspirational as I do.. The concept of 'working at growing old' does - paradoxically - offer every one of us a lifeline.' --Bel Mooney, Mail on Friday
'A beautifully written meditation on ageing. Author Marie de Hennezel argues that looking positively at ageing helps us make the most of a very previous time.' --Yours magazine
'This is a truly inspiring book by the French psychologist... Her latest is a call to arms for the "baby boomers" generation to embrace their impending old age, rather than fearing it. De Hennezel tackles these fears by taking a highly-intelligent look at all aspects of ageing. Using a mixture of psychological theory, philosophy, scientific research and personal anecdotes, she gently explains that the end of the end of our lives need not be as useless and terrifying as we anticipate... If you plan on living to a ripe old age, this really is worth a read.' --Press Association
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‘Marie de Hennezel delivers a wonderful lesson that will inspire anyone who wants to age without becoming old’ Le Figaro
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102 of 107 people found the following review helpful
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This is a hugely uplifting read - I bought it for my mum, but started flicking through it myself, and quickly found myself drawn in. It's full of wisdom and common sense advice about staying positive and curious and open to the world, which is actually applicable for people of any age, not just those over 60. I have now relinquished it to my mother, who is really enjoying it - and I think she's already more cheerful! Definitely a recommended read!
59 of 63 people found the following review helpful
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I really liked this book. It's an inspiring read on embracing growing older. The author's writing is clear and to the point, and I've gone back to various sections now as they really struck a chord. She touches on topics that range from everyday financial decisions to grappling with depression and loneliness, and runs a positive, encouraging message throughout.
70 of 75 people found the following review helpful
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In a society where getting old is seen as a negative thing and people go to ridiculous lengths to stay young, this book is a breath of fresh air and a well needed addition to just about anyone's library. I heartily recommend it; it will make you appreciate time passing the way you truly should.
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Grim - and not really about the UK
This is a pretty grim book. Like other readers I had thought this would be something nice about how people can stay young in mind and body through a warm and embracing approach to... Read more
Published 11 days ago by nw
Thought provoking
For anyone involved with the elderly in a professional capacity, or with elderly family members, or for anyone 60 or older, this book is a revelation. Read more
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So depressing I almost ended it all now!!!!!
Do NOT waste your money on this dreadful book! I did! I bought this book because I, like some other reviewers, thought it was going to be an uplifting,inspiring read, giving... Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Hopwood
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Published 2 months ago by MRB
We all have to face it
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A wonderful, compassionate and mind changing book.Add it to your reading list. It is easy to read and very enriching.
Published 4 months ago by Maunah
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I hoped this would be encouraging, but instead found very little that's positive amoung the dreadfully depressing descriptions of oncoming age. Read more
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I bought this book after hearing it featured on woman's hour on Radio 4. It deals with the difficult question of how to get old with dignity and grace in a society which places so... Read more
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Published 7 months ago by Vicky
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Like many others I heard extracts from this book on radio 4 and jotted down a note to buy it.
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