Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old: A Highly Judgmental, Unapologetically Honest Accounting of All the Things Our Elders Are Doing Wrong

For fans of David Sedaris and Nora Ephron, this humorous and poignant book explores the gifts, stereotypes, and challenges of aging, based on Steven Petrow’s popular New York Times essay. After his 50th birthday, Petrow compiled a list of “things I won’t do when I get old,” mostly criticizing his parents’ behavior. This list became the basis for this collection of do’s and don’ts, wills and won’ts that balances humor, honesty, and practicality.

We don’t want to age like previous generations. “Old people” hoard, bore others with tales of their ailments, drive recklessly, eat late, refuse assistance, and never apologize. But there’s another way. Aging is a privilege. This guide reveals how to do it gracefully, wittily, and hopefully, without hoarding.

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