The Keys To Aging With Grace Are Available To Everyone Says Bestselling Author Frances Fuller In Helping Yourself Grow Old

Best-selling author Frances Fuller offers an insider's view of assisted living and a unique outlook on aging, based on her own experience. Her insights are penetrating and deal with issues that many seniors and their families are concerned about.

 Some of us fight the aging process. That is a futile fight. Aging with grace, on the other hand, is a phrase that refers to the process of growing older with dignity. Aging well means embracing the changes that come with aging, and adapting to them in a positive and constructive way. Rather than looking at aging as something negative, we can instead maintain a positive attitude, cultivate good physical and mental health, and be inspired to find a sense of purpose and meaning in life. We can let go of regrets and past mistakes, and find ways to live in the present moment with peace and contentment.

In 'Helping Yourself Grow Old, Things I Said To Myself When I Was Almost Ninety', Frances Fuller, an award-winning, bestselling author, shows us what that looks like. Some of it is not pretty, but she pulls no punches in providing readers with a closeup view of what it means to age well.

Unable to find a guidebook for aging, Fuller decided that she must figure out for herself how to live wisely through the puzzles and possibilities of aging, and while she learned she wrote. The result is thirty-eight personal essays, most of them resolves, promises she is making to herself and her family. In them she deals with such issues as grief, loneliness, physical limitations, fears, duties, and with the significance of her own life story. Guided always by her Christian faith, she tries to make sense of her own past and to understand her responsibility to younger generations. In the process she shares her daily life, enriched with memories from her fascinating experiences. Her stories and her voice---fresh, honest, irresistible---keep the reader eager for more. Her questions are universal. Her answers create a map through the challenging terrain of old age.

Frances Fuller's book is unique among the many books on aging, because it is personal, while most such books are written from an academic point of view. Most are penned by sociologists, doctors, gerontologists, even the CEO of AARP, and one by a Catholic nun, Joan Chittister. Chittister's book, 'The Gift of Years' is beautifully written, focusing on spiritual values and finding meaning in life. Chittister admits in the preface that she was only 70, which is the front edge of aging, and her book is somewhat abstract.

Atul Gawande’s book, 'On Being Mortal', relates medicine and old age, It enjoys high Amazon rankings, in the category of “the sociology of aging.” It contains a great deal of valuable scientific information and shows understanding of the physical and emotional needs of the elderly.

Frances Fuller’s book, 'Helping Yourself Grow Old, Things I Said To Myself When I Was Almost Ninety', is an up-close and very personal encounter with aging. It is an uncontrived and firsthand look at her own daily experiences: wrestling with physical limitations, grief, loneliness, fears, and the decisions she has made about how to cope with these and keep becoming a better person. She faces regrets and the need to forgive herself and others and is determined to live in a way that blesses her children and grandchildren.

Frances deals with many common, universal but sometimes private issues in an open, conversational tone. Her confessions and decisions invite self-searching and discussion. She tries to make sense of her own past and to understand her responsibility to younger generations. In the process she shares her daily life, enriched with memories from her fascinating experiences. Her stories and her voice — fresh, honest, irresistible — keep the reader eager for more. The end result is a book that helps create a detailed map through the challenging terrain of old age.

The result of this intimate narrative is that readers laugh, cry and identify with her mistakes and problems. Reviewers have called the book, “unique,” “honest,” “witty,” “poignant,” “challenging” and “life-changing.”

For these reasons it is a book unlike any other book on aging you will ever read. The book can serve as a primer on what lies in store for all of us, from someone who is working through many of these issues. While the book is a perfect fit for book clubs, there are many other individuals and groups who could benefit from the information and ideas in the book:

Those approaching retirement
People who are currently retired
Children of aging parents
Those who have lost a spouse
Retirement community discussion groups
Counselors
Educators
Life coaches
Church groups (men and women)

and a host of others. For group discussions, Fuller has made a set of discussion questions available at her website at http://www.FrancesFullerAuthor.com.

Readers have lavished praise on the new book. One Amazon review stated, "I find myself thinking,'I need to read this again and take notes!' It’s full of wisdom, humor, and grace. I also have committed to rereading it annually - it’s that important!" Another said, "There is valuable life experience in this book. Helping Yourself Grow Old is truly is a book for all ages, and one not to be missed." Another stated, "Beautifully written book telling timeless truths, for both the old and the young. Highly recommend this book for anyone who loves to laugh, cry, and learn wisdom from someone who has lived so much life."

Frances' prior work, 'In Borrowed Houses', has taken three industry awards and has achieved Bestseller status. Frances Fuller was the Grand Prize winner in the 2015 '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' Book Awards. It received the bronze medal for memoir in the Illumination Book Awards in 2014. Northern California Publishers and Authors annually gives awards for literature produced by residents of the area. In 2015 'In Borrowed Houses' received two prizes: Best Non-fiction and Best Cover.

Critics have also praised ‘In Borrowed Houses.’ A judge in the 22nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards called 'In Borrowed Houses' “ . . a well written book full of compassion . . . a captivating story . . . ”. Another reviewer described the book as “Wise, honest, sensitive, funny, heart-wrenching . . .”. Colin Chapman, lecturer in Islamic Studies at the Near East School of Theology in Beirut said, “ . . . western Christians and Middle Eastern Christians need to read this story…full of remarkable perceptiveness and genuine hope.”

Frances has shared stories about her life in an interview with Women Over 70, and a recording is available on their Facebook page.

Frances Fuller is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at frances0516@att.net. The full text of her latest article is available at her website. Fuller's book is available at Amazon and other book retailers. A free ebook sample from 'In Borrowed Houses' is available at http://www.payhip.com/francesfuller. Frances Fuller also blogs on other issues relating to the Middle East on her website at http://www.inborrowedhouseslebanon.com.

About Frances Fuller:

Frances Fuller spent thirty years in the violent Middle East and for twenty-four of those years was the director of a Christian publishing program with offices in Lebanon. While leading the development of spiritual books in the Arabic language, she survived long years of civil war and invasions.

Contact:

Frances Fuller
frances0516@att.net
http://www.francesfullerauthor.com

 

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Helping Seniors Deal With Loneliness During The Holidays - New Book, Helping Yourself Grow Old By Award Winning Author Frances Fuller Addresses The Unique Challenges Of Seniors Living Alone

Multi-award winning author Frances Fuller offers a unique outlook on aging based on her own experience. The book will be of special interest to older readers who might find themselves isolated during the Covid-19 pandemic.

A recent article posted on Time.com addresses the issue of loneliness, specifically the senior population, and how loneliness affects both physical and mental health. Based on information from the National Poll on Healthy Aging, the article lays out how loneliness can adversely affect well-being, including "higher risks of heart attacks, strokes, depression, anxiety and early death."

Loneliness affects a staggering one-third of all seniors. More so during the Holidays. Even more so during a pandemic.

As stated in the piece, "In the study sponsored by the AARP, researchers from the University of Michigan surveyed a group of about 2,000 Americans ages 50 to 80. More than a third of seniors in the poll said they felt a lack of companionship at least some of the time, and 27% said they sometimes or often felt isolated; most of the people who said they lacked companionship also felt isolated, and vice versa. Almost 30% said they socialized with friends, family or neighbors once a week or less."

Award winning author Frances Fuller's latest book, 'Helping Yourself Grow Old: Things I Said To Myself When I Was Almost 90', offers penetrating insights and valuable information for seniors who are dealing with loneliness, isolation and 'Covid fatigue'. The book is an ideal gift for not only seniors, but also members of their families, as the book shines a light on issues that all seniors must deal with not only during the Holidays, but also on a daily basis.

There are many great books on aging available. However, many of them were written from an academic point of view. Most are penned by sociologists, doctors, gerontologists, even the CEO of AARP, and one by a Catholic nun, Joan Chittister. Chittister's book, 'The Gift of Years' is beautifully written, focusing on spiritual values and finding meaning in life. Chittister admits in the preface that she was only 70, which is the front edge of aging, and her book is somewhat abstract.

Atul Gawande’s book, 'On Being Mortal', relates medicine and old age, It enjoys high Amazon rankings, in the category of “the sociology of aging.” It contains a great deal of valuable scientific information and shows understanding of the physical and emotional needs of the elderly.

Frances Fuller’s book, 'Helping Yourself Grow Old, Things I Said To Myself When I Was Almost Ninety', is an up-close and very personal encounter with aging. It is an uncontrived and firsthand look at her own daily experiences: wrestling with physical limitations, grief, loneliness, fears, and the decisions she has made about how to cope with these and keep becoming a better person. She faces regrets and the need to forgive herself and others and is determined to live in a way that blesses her children and grandchildren.

Frances deals with many common, universal but sometimes private issues in an open, conversational tone. Her confessions and decisions invite self-searching and discussion. She tries to make sense of her own past and to understand her responsibility to younger generations. In the process she shares her daily life, enriched with memories from her fascinating experiences. Her stories and her voice — fresh, honest, irresistible — keep the reader eager for more. The end result is a book that helps create a detailed map through the challenging terrain of old age.

The result of this intimate narrative is that readers laugh, cry and identify with her mistakes and problems. Reviewers have called the book, “unique,” “honest,” “witty,” “poignant,” “challenging” and “life-changing.”

For these reasons it is a book unlike any other book on aging you will ever read. The book can serve as a primer on what lies in store for all of us, from someone who is working through many of these issues. While the book is a perfect fit for book clubs, there are many other individuals and groups who could benefit from the information and ideas in the book:

Those approaching retirement
People who are currently retired
Children of aging parents
Those who have lost a spouse
Retirement community discussion groups
Counselors
Educators
Life coaches
Church groups (men and women)

and a host of others. For group discussions, Fuller has made a set of discussion questions available at her website at http://www.FrancesFullerAuthor.com.

Readers have lavished praise on the new book. One Amazon review stated, "I find myself thinking,'I need to read this again and take notes!' It’s full of wisdom, humor, and grace. I also have committed to rereading it annually - it’s that important!" Another said, "There is valuable life experience in this book. Helping Yourself Grow Old is truly is a book for all ages, and one not to be missed." Another stated, "Beautifully written book telling timeless truths, for both the old and the young. Highly recommend this book for anyone who loves to laugh, cry, and learn wisdom from someone who has lived so much life."

Frances' prior work, 'In Borrowed Houses', has taken three industry awards. Frances Fuller was the Grand Prize winner in the 2015 '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' Book Awards. It received the bronze medal for memoir in the Illumination Book Awards in 2014. Northern California Publishers and Authors annually gives awards for literature produced by residents of the area. In 2015 'In Borrowed Houses' received two prizes: Best Non-fiction and Best Cover.

Critics have also praised ‘In Borrowed Houses.’ A judge in the 22nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards called 'In Borrowed Houses' “ . . a well written book full of compassion . . . a captivating story . . . ”. Another reviewer described the book as “Wise, honest, sensitive, funny, heart-wrenching . . .”. Colin Chapman, lecturer in Islamic Studies at the Near East School of Theology in Beirut said, “ . . . western Christians and Middle Eastern Christians need to read this story…full of remarkable perceptiveness and genuine hope.”

The new interview is available at the Women Over 70 podcast site and their Facebook page.

Frances Fuller is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at frances0516@att.net. Fuller's books are available at Amazon and other book retailers. A free ebook sample from 'In Borrowed Houses' is available at http://www.payhip.com/francesfuller. More information, including discussion questions for 'Helping Yourself Grow Old', is available at her website at http://www.francesfullerauthor.com.

About Frances Fuller:

Frances Fuller spent thirty years in the violent Middle East and for twenty-four of those years was the director of a Christian publishing program with offices in Lebanon. While leading the development of spiritual books in the Arabic language, she survived long years of civil war and invasions.

Contact:

Frances Fuller
frances0516@att.net
http://www.francefullerauthor.com

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Award Winning Author Frances Fuller’s Life Story Presented In New Video Series, Stories That Change Lives

In the video, Fuller discusses both her life story as a Christian publisher in the Middle East during the war in Lebanon and her unique perspective on the challenges of aging.

Frances Fuller's life, seen from the outside, is inspiring and uplifting. Hearing the story of her life, told sometimes by Frances in her own words and accompanied by hundreds of photographs, brings a vibrancy and a sparkle to a compelling narrative that is both spellbinding and captivating.

Born in a small town during the depression, Frances went on to direct a Christian publishing house in the Middle East during the long civil war in Lebanon. That part of her story, told in rich detail in her book titled 'In Borrowed Houses' won multiple, high level industry awards. The video, produced by FPFG Productions, covers her early years, her time in the Middle East, and her subsequent return to the US. Now in her 90's, Frances continues to grow and has taken pen in hand to create a new book, “Helping Yourself Grow Old, Things I Said to Myself When I Was Almost 90.” This is a book on aging that is unlike any book on aging available today.

The video is a riveting presentation of an extraordinary life story, lived by a small town girl who, with her husband and five children, found herself in the middle of events that changed the world. Whether dodging bombs and bullets, or dealing with grief and loneliness, Frances is guided always by her Christian faith as she tries to make sense of her own past and to understand her responsibility to younger generations.

“It makes me happy” Frances says, “to realize that, by seizing my opportunities, I opened some doors for my children and grandchildren. I can recognize the ways my generation made the world better and feel grateful, but I can also see a troubled world and ask forgiveness for our failures.”

The video is available at Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/434799970 and on the Roku Channel, 'Stories That Change Lives'.

'In Borrowed Houses', has taken three industry awards. Frances Fuller was the Grand Prize winner in the 2015 '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' Book Awards. It received the bronze medal for memoir in the Illumination Book Awards in 2014. Northern California Publishers and Authors annually gives awards for literature produced by residents of the area. In 2015 'In Borrowed Houses' received two prizes: Best Non-fiction and Best Cover.

Critics have praised ‘In Borrowed Houses.’ A judge in the 22nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards called 'In Borrowed Houses' “ . . a well written book full of compassion . . . a captivating story . . . ”. Another reviewer described the book as “Wise, honest, sensitive, funny, heart-wrenching . . .”. Colin Chapman, lecturer in Islamic Studies at the Near East School of Theology in Beirut said, “ . . . western Christians and Middle Eastern Christians need to read this story…full of remarkable perceptiveness and genuine hope.”

Frances Fuller’s latest book, 'Helping Yourself Grow Old, Things I Said To Myself When I Was Almost Ninety', is an up-close and very personal encounter with aging. It is an uncontrived and firsthand look at her own daily experiences: wrestling with physical limitations, grief, loneliness, fears, and the decisions she has made about how to cope with these and keep becoming a better person. She faces regrets and the need to forgive herself and others and is determined to live in a way that blesses her children and grandchildren.

Frances deals with many common, universal but sometimes private issues in an open, conversational tone. Her confessions and decisions invite self-searching and discussion. She tries to make sense of her own past and to understand her responsibility to younger generations. In the process she shares her daily life, enriched with memories from her fascinating experiences. Her stories and her voice — fresh, honest, irresistible — keep the reader eager for more. The end result is a book that helps create a detailed map through the challenging terrain of old age.

The result of this intimate narrative is that readers laugh, cry and identify with her mistakes and problems. Reviewers have called the book, “unique,” “honest,” “witty,” “poignant,” “challenging” and “life-changing.”

The book can serve as a primer on what lies in store for all of us, from someone who is working through many of these issues. While the book is a perfect fit for book clubs, there are many other individuals and groups who could benefit from the information and ideas in the book:

Those approaching retirement
People who are currently retired
Children of aging parents
Those who have lost a spouse
Retirement community discussion groups
Counselors
Educators
Life coaches
Church groups (men and women)

and a host of others. For group discussions, Fuller has made a set of discussion questions available at her website at http://www.FrancesFullerAuthor.com.

Readers have lavished praise on the new book. One Amazon review stated, "I find myself thinking,'I need to read this again and take notes!' It’s full of wisdom, humor, and grace. I also have committed to rereading it annually - it’s that important!" Another said, "There is valuable life experience in this book. Helping Yourself Grow Old is truly is a book for all ages, and one not to be missed." Another stated, "Beautifully written book telling timeless truths, for both the old and the young. Highly recommend this book for anyone who loves to laugh, cry, and learn wisdom from someone who has lived so much life."

Frances Fuller is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at frances0516@att.net. Fuller's books are available at Amazon and other book retailers. A free ebook sample from 'In Borrowed Houses' is available at http://www.payhip.com/francesfuller. More information, including discussion questions for 'Helping Yourself Grow Old', is available at her website at http://www.francesfullerauthor.com.

About Frances Fuller:

Frances Fuller spent thirty years in the violent Middle East and for twenty-four of those years was the director of a Christian publishing program with offices in Lebanon. While leading the development of spiritual books in the Arabic language, she survived long years of civil war and invasions.

Contact:

Frances Fuller
frances0516@att.net
http://www.francefullerauthor.com

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Frances Fuller, Award Winning Author Of In Borrowed Houses And Helping Yourself Grow Old Announces New Interview On Women Over 70 Podcast

Multi-award winning author Frances Fuller offers a unique outlook on aging based on her own experience. The book will be of special interest to older readers who might find themselves isolated during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Award winning author Frances Fuller announced a recent appearance on the Women Over 70 podcast. The interview follows the recent release of her highly acclaimed new book, 'Helping Yourself Grow Old: Things I Said To Myself When I Was Almost 90'. In the interview she discussed a number of important topics, including her experiences in the Middle East, growing up during WWII, her Christian faith, finding herself alone after the death of her husband and her latest book.

In the interview with Gail Zelitsky of Women Over 70, Frances related that she had done many things she did not know how to do, encouraged by knowing that when it was done she would know how. This was especially true when she was publishing books in Lebanon for the Arab world.

There are many great books on aging available. However, many of them were written from an academic point of view. Most are penned by sociologists, doctors, gerontologists, even the CEO of AARP, and one by a Catholic nun, Joan Chittister. Chittister's book, 'The Gift of Years' is beautifully written, focusing on spiritual values and finding meaning in life. Chittister admits in the preface that she was only 70, which is the front edge of aging, and her book is somewhat abstract.

Atul Gawande’s book, 'On Being Mortal', relates medicine and old age, It enjoys high Amazon rankings, in the category of “the sociology of aging.” It contains a great deal of valuable scientific information and shows understanding of the physical and emotional needs of the elderly.

Frances Fuller’s book, 'Helping Yourself Grow Old, Things I Said To Myself When I Was Almost Ninety', is an up-close and very personal encounter with aging. It is an uncontrived and firsthand look at her own daily experiences: wrestling with physical limitations, grief, loneliness, fears, and the decisions she has made about how to cope with these and keep becoming a better person. She faces regrets and the need to forgive herself and others and is determined to live in a way that blesses her children and grandchildren.

Frances deals with many common, universal but sometimes private issues in an open, conversational tone. Her confessions and decisions invite self-searching and discussion. She tries to make sense of her own past and to understand her responsibility to younger generations. In the process she shares her daily life, enriched with memories from her fascinating experiences. Her stories and her voice — fresh, honest, irresistible — keep the reader eager for more. The end result is a book that helps create a detailed map through the challenging terrain of old age.

The result of this intimate narrative is that readers laugh, cry and identify with her mistakes and problems. Reviewers have called the book, “unique,” “honest,” “witty,” “poignant,” “challenging” and “life-changing.”

For these reasons it is a book unlike any other book on aging you will ever read. The book can serve as a primer on what lies in store for all of us, from someone who is working through many of these issues. While the book is a perfect fit for book clubs, there are many other individuals and groups who could benefit from the information and ideas in the book:

Those approaching retirement
People who are currently retired
Children of aging parents
Those who have lost a spouse
Retirement community discussion groups
Counselors
Educators
Life coaches
Church groups (men and women)

and a host of others. For group discussions, Fuller has made a set of discussion questions available at her website at http://www.FrancesFullerAuthor.com.

Readers have lavished praise on the new book. One Amazon review stated, "I find myself thinking,'I need to read this again and take notes!' It’s full of wisdom, humor, and grace. I also have committed to rereading it annually - it’s that important!" Another said, "There is valuable life experience in this book. Helping Yourself Grow Old is truly is a book for all ages, and one not to be missed." Another stated, "Beautifully written book telling timeless truths, for both the old and the young. Highly recommend this book for anyone who loves to laugh, cry, and learn wisdom from someone who has lived so much life."

Frances' prior work, 'In Borrowed Houses', has taken three industry awards. Frances Fuller was the Grand Prize winner in the 2015 '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' Book Awards. It received the bronze medal for memoir in the Illumination Book Awards in 2014. Northern California Publishers and Authors annually gives awards for literature produced by residents of the area. In 2015 'In Borrowed Houses' received two prizes: Best Non-fiction and Best Cover.

Critics have also praised ‘In Borrowed Houses.’ A judge in the 22nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards called 'In Borrowed Houses' “ . . a well written book full of compassion . . . a captivating story . . . ”. Another reviewer described the book as “Wise, honest, sensitive, funny, heart-wrenching . . .”. Colin Chapman, lecturer in Islamic Studies at the Near East School of Theology in Beirut said, “ . . . western Christians and Middle Eastern Christians need to read this story…full of remarkable perceptiveness and genuine hope.”

The new interview is available at the Women Over 70 podcast site and their Facebook page.

Frances Fuller is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at frances0516@att.net. Fuller's books are available at Amazon and other book retailers. A free ebook sample from 'In Borrowed Houses' is available at http://www.payhip.com/francesfuller. More information, including discussion questions for 'Helping Yourself Grow Old', is available at her website at http://www.francesfullerauthor.com.

About Frances Fuller:

Frances Fuller spent thirty years in the violent Middle East and for twenty-four of those years was the director of a Christian publishing program with offices in Lebanon. While leading the development of spiritual books in the Arabic language, she survived long years of civil war and invasions.

Contact:

Frances Fuller
frances0516@att.net
http://www.francefullerauthor.com

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Covid-19, The Elderly And Loneliness - Helping Yourself Grow Old, New Book By Award Winning Author France Fuller, Addresses The Plight Of Loneliness For Seniors

Multi-award winning author Frances Fuller offers a unique outlook on aging based on her own experience. Frances Fuller’s book has arrived at the right time, just as Covid-19 isolated a lot of people who don’t need to be alone.

Social isolation and lockdowns go against human nature, as we are social creatures by nature. For the elderly and shut-ins, doubly so. Many seniors, even those with support systems, can experience a loss of connectedness and feel cut off. For those without support systems, the challenge can be overwhelming. Loneliness and isolation, regardless of age, have the potential to exacerbate both physical and mental health conditions.

In her highly lauded book on aging, 'Helping Yourself Grow Old, Things I Said To Myself When I Was Almost Ninety’, Frances Fuller gives us a penetrating glimpse of loneliness:

"Lately I have noticed an emotional neediness that does not feel natural. Lonely on Sunday afternoons and at the end of a normal day, I grab my phone or my tablet, looking for a text from someone. Sometimes I keep it near me while I try to read a book or watch a game on television, thinking that I have a big family; surely someone is thinking of me, remembering that I am here, needing to talk to someone.

"But, what do I want to talk about? Do I have something to tell? Not really. I just want to hear their story. How is your job going? What did you learn today? Did you see the ball game? When are you coming? To keep them going, I make up trivial questions.

"The real problem is my neediness. They are busy. They have a lot of people besides me in their lives. They can’t know that none of the other twenty-four members of the family are talking to me tonight. They don’t have any big news or I would hear it. They are in a meeting. They have to study for tomorrow. They are grading student papers. They are practicing for the Easter musical. They are out with friends and it would be rude to answer a text right now. In other words, they have a life. Good for them. Be proud. Take care of yourself for goodness sake."

There are many great books on aging available. However, many of them were written from an academic point of view. Most are penned by sociologists, doctors, gerontologists, even the CEO of AARP, and one by a Catholic nun, Joan Chittister. Chittister's book, 'The Gift of Years' is beautifully written, focusing on spiritual values and finding meaning in life. Chittister admits in the preface that she was only 70, which is the front edge of aging, and her book is somewhat abstract.

Atul Gawande’s book, 'On Being Mortal', relates medicine and old age, It enjoys high Amazon rankings, in the category of “the sociology of aging.” It contains a great deal of valuable scientific information and shows understanding of the physical and emotional needs of the elderly.

Frances Fuller’s book, 'Helping Yourself Grow Old, Things I Said To Myself When I Was Almost Ninety', is an up-close and very personal encounter with aging. It is an uncontrived and firsthand look at her own daily experiences: wrestling with physical limitations, grief, loneliness, fears, and the decisions she has made about how to cope with these and keep becoming a better person. She faces regrets and the need to forgive herself and others and is determined to live in a way that blesses her children and grandchildren.

Frances deals with many common, universal but sometimes private issues in an open, conversational tone. Her confessions and decisions invite self-searching and discussion. She tries to make sense of her own past and to understand her responsibility to younger generations. In the process she shares her daily life, enriched with memories from her fascinating experiences. Her stories and her voice — fresh, honest, irresistible — keep the reader eager for more. The end result is a book that helps create a detailed map through the challenging terrain of old age.

The result of this intimate narrative is that readers laugh, cry and identify with her mistakes and problems. Reviewers have called the book, “unique,” “honest,” “witty,” “poignant,” “challenging” and “life-changing.”

For these reasons it is a book unlike any other book on aging you will ever read. The book can serve as a primer on what lies in store for all of us, from someone who is working through many of these issues. While the book is a perfect fit for book clubs, there are many other individuals and groups who could benefit from the information and ideas in the book:

Those approaching retirement
People who are currently retired
Children of aging parents
Those who have lost a spouse
Retirement community discussion groups
Counselors
Educators
Life coaches
Church groups (men and women)

and a host of others. For group discussions, Fuller has made a set of discussion questions available at her website at http://www.FrancesFullerAuthor.com.

Readers have lavished praise on the new book. One Amazon review stated, "I find myself thinking,'I need to read this again and take notes!' It’s full of wisdom, humor, and grace. I also have committed to rereading it annually - it’s that important!" Another said, "There is valuable life experience in this book. Helping Yourself Grow Old is truly is a book for all ages, and one not to be missed." Another stated, "Beautifully written book telling timeless truths, for both the old and the young. Highly recommend this book for anyone who loves to laugh, cry, and learn wisdom from someone who has lived so much life."

Frances' prior work, 'In Borrowed Houses', has taken three industry awards. Frances Fuller was the Grand Prize winner in the 2015 '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' Book Awards. It received the bronze medal for memoir in the Illumination Book Awards in 2014. Northern California Publishers and Authors annually gives awards for literature produced by residents of the area. In 2015 'In Borrowed Houses' received two prizes: Best Non-fiction and Best Cover.

Critics have also praised ‘In Borrowed Houses.’ A judge in the 22nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards called 'In Borrowed Houses' “ . . a well written book full of compassion . . . a captivating story . . . ”. Another reviewer described the book as “Wise, honest, sensitive, funny, heart-wrenching . . .”. Colin Chapman, lecturer in Islamic Studies at the Near East School of Theology in Beirut said, “ . . . western Christians and Middle Eastern Christians need to read this story…full of remarkable perceptiveness and genuine hope.”

Frances Fuller is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at frances0516@att.net. Fuller's books are available at Amazon and other book retailers. A free ebook sample from 'In Borrowed Houses' is available at http://www.payhip.com/francesfuller. More information, including discussion questions for 'Helping Yourself Grow Old', is available at her website at http://www.francesfullerauthor.com.

About Frances Fuller:

Frances Fuller spent thirty years in the violent Middle East and for twenty-four of those years was the director of a Christian publishing program with offices in Lebanon. While leading the development of spiritual books in the Arabic language, she survived long years of civil war and invasions.

Contact:

Frances Fuller
frances0516@att.net
http://www.francefullerauthor.com

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Caregiving For Seniors Can Be Overwhelming - Cynthia Martindale Offers Rock Solid Advice In 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care'

No one else in the world has Martindale's skill set. It's been formed by her education, experiences and professional work. She now serves as a Senior Care guide, counselor, coach, and teacher. Her book walks readers step-by-step through developing unique caregiving plans to meet their needs, goals, and finances

In a recent article titled 'A New Outlook On Caregiving' in the Herald Tribune, Harold Bubil described his experience as a first-time caregiver. Bubil, a newspaper editor and columnist, talked about how that experience gave him a new perspective on caregiving. It created in him a real admiration for those who find themselves in the caregiving role.

The caregiving experience can be challenging for some people and, for many others, completely overwhelming. Nobody can prepare adequately. The options, some new and unfamiliar, can cause feelings of inadequacy, fear or perhaps sheer panic. We must make the right decisions, but how do we do that when we don't know the facts or can't understand the most basic concepts? Most people struggle, sifting through all the options and making life changing decisions, any one of which could cause disaster at some unknown point in the future. No two situations are the same. There are no cut and dried solutions.

What we as caregivers need, more than anything, is a map that will allow us to make the right decisions and will help us rest assured that those decisions are the right decisions.

Cynthia Martindale has that map. No one else in the whole world has her particular skill set. She holds a law degree specializing in elder care. She was a manager in assisted living. And she was the primary caregiver for her own parents. She now serves as a guide, a counselor, a coach and a teacher. She understands the fear, the problems and the frustration. Cynthia's book, 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care', walks readers step-by-step through developing their own caregiving plan, one that is unique to their situation and accomplishes their personal caregiving goals.

"We never know when our personal journey as caregiver will begin or how long it will last," Martindale stated. "The journey can begin suddenly and, in the blink of any eye, life is forever changed. Or, it can start slowly and build so gradually that we’re surprised to discover who we’ve become -- a caregiver. Whichever way it happens, it almost always takes us by surprise. The one thing we know for certain is we’re needed by someone who depends on us for help."

Topics covered in the book include:

* Life as a caregiver for seniors: Uncover all the options for care, do your best work, and find peace of mind when your journey’s done.

* Long term care: Learn how to create the best plan for today and for future needs, then make it happen. You won’t avoid the hard parts -- legal preparation, financial planning, and medical history -- because they’re made easy.

* Senior Care at home: Learn about home health care, homecare, home care assistance, home health, and home care services -- and most importantly -- what makes them different?  Find resources, interview, hire, get the right mix, and locate the latest technology.

* Senior Care in retirement communities: Demystify how to find the senior care you need at a senior living community. You’ll learn criteria for independent living, assisted living, and memory care facilities. Ask the right questions to uncover what you need to know, and get ready to tour.

* Decision-making made easy: Viable options for healthy senior living can be either ageing at home with additional care or senior care inside senior housing.

Readers will be better prepared to help make choices for seniors who need more care. They will form a knowledge base to proceed on the journey, learn the lay of the land, the terminology and definitions, the common twists and turns that can’t be controlled, and the options likely faced along the way. They will become better guides, partners, and friends to those who depend on them. Above all, readers will know they are not alone.

Cynthia Martindale is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at cindy@martindalecopywriting.com. 'Graceful Last Chapters' is available at Amazon and other book retailers. More information is available at her website at http://www.bookforcaregivers.com.

About Cynthia Martindale:

Cynthia Neher Martindale combines her education, business expertise, and personal experiences to bring readers a valuable resource about caring for aging loved ones. Her academic accomplishments include degrees from Hillsdale College (B.A. in English), Northern Illinois University (M.A. in English), and Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D.). Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care is the result of her years as both a sales and marketing director for senior living communities and as the primary caregiver for her parents. Its pages are filled with support and guidance for caregivers, clearly defined options for care, and the ways and means for readers to craft their own successful journey through caregiving challenges and heartbreak. Ms. Martindale offers readers fundamental knowledge, hope, a sense of identity and, ultimately, a path toward peace of mind. Cynthia lives in Flossmoor, Illinois.

Contact:

Cynthia Martindale
cindy@martindalecopywriting.com
http://www.bookforcaregivers.com

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Cynthia Neher Martindale, Author Of 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care', To Appear On The Authors Show On November 10, 2015

Martindale's latest book is an invaluable resource that helps caregivers chart a clear path through caregiving challenges and heartbreak

Cynthia Neher Martindale, author of 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care', will appear on The Authors Show on November 10, 2015. Martindale is a veteran of all things senior-related. In 'Graceful Last Chapters', she shares her twenty years of experience with senior care in a voice filled with compassion, understanding, and an insider's point of view. As the primary caregiver for her parents in their declining years, as a sales and marketing director for senior living communities, and as a lawyer, Ms. Martindale brings readers a valuable resource about caring for aging loved ones. The book is filled with support and guidance for caregivers, clearly defined options for care, and the ways and means for readers to craft their own successful journey through caregiving challenges and heartbreak. Ms. Martindale offers readers fundamental knowledge, hope, a sense of identity and, ultimately, a path toward peace of mind.

'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care' is a non-fiction book filled with real life examples. The author shares true stories from her own personal history and adds altered versions of potential residents, residents, and their family members met during her years at senior communities.

 “I wrote this book to share what I learned as a first-time caregiver," Martindale stated, "one who was just as naive, as unknowing, and at times as overwhelmed as the next person who's feet are firmly planted in the 'Sandwich Generation.' I was blessed, though, with wonderful parents and hundreds of new friendships gathered during my professional career -- seniors and their family members whom I gladly helped find answers to their needs.  This is not a book about me, however. It's a book about being prepared, knowing at least intellectually what lies ahead, having resources, asking questions, knowing you're not alone, and believing -- when all is said and done -- that you did the best you could possibly do for someone you'll miss terribly when they're no longer on this earth."

Martindale combines her education, business expertise, and personal experiences to bring readers a valuable resource about caring for aging loved ones. Her academic accomplishments include degrees from Hillsdale College (B.A. in English), Northern Illinois University (M.A. in English), and Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D.). 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care' is the result of her years as both a sales and marketing director for senior living communities and as the primary caregiver for her parents.

The book's twenty-seven chapters are grouped into seven sections: (One) Considering Long-Term Care Options; (Two) Caregiving Challenges; (Three) Creating a Plan; (Four) Aging in Place With Additional Care; (Five) Senior Living Communities; (Six) Touring Senior Communities; and (Seven) After the Bloom Fades. The chapters build gradually to mimic the progression of the journey caregivers take with their senior loved one, whether that individual is their mother, father, aunt, uncle, sibling, spouse, friend, or neighbor.

'Graceful Last Chapters' has achieved a perfect 5 star rating on Amazon. One reviewer stated, "It is rare to encounter such an obviously experienced counselor in the field of Senior Care as Cynthia who demonstrates on every page of this impressive and ultimately authoritarian guide such tenderness, calm and candor." Another said, "This book captures not only the practical information on choices for seniors but it deals with the tougher emotional side of caring for loved ones as they age."

Martindale's interview will air on The Authors Show for a 24 hour period on November 10, 2015. Cynthia is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at cindy@martindalecopywriting.com. 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care' is available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. More information is available at http://www.martindalecopywriting.com.

About Cynthia Neher Martindale:

Cynthia Neher Martindale holds degrees from Hillsdale College (B.A. in English), Northern Illinois University (M.A. in English), and Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D.). Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care is the result of her years as both a sales and marketing director for senior living communities and as the primary caregiver for her parents. She  lives in Flossmoor, Illinois, with her husband and son.

Contact:

Cynthia Neher Martindale
cindy@martindalecopywriting.com
http://www.martindalecopywriting.com

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Author Chloe Jon Paul Releases Entering The Age Of Elegance, A Travel Guide For The Mature Woman

Book serves as a travel guide for the mature woman who now stands on the threshold of the age of elegance

Chloe Jon Paul recently released Entering The Age Of Elegance, a guide for the mature woman who now stands on the threshold of the age of elegance.

The format of the book is similar to the travel guides published by Fodor, Frommer, and Lonely Planet. The book gives entry requirements, currency considerations, luggage check and travelers advisory. The reader will also get instructions for what to do at the boarding gate.

“Many women,” stated Ms. Jon Paul, “have spent their lives being someone’s daughter, wife, mother, or perhaps have been career women with no identity outside their chosen professions. As they approach mid-life, many of them want to hang on to their youth while others perhaps succumb to aging.”

“The goal behind writing this book was to his book to help women establish their priorities, investigate their options and to begin to zero in on the qualities that will help them become a woman of elegance.”

In the course of writing the book, Ms. Jon Paul talked with many women and, to her surprise, found that many women could not begin to fathom themselves as being elegant.

“Every woman has the potential to become an elegant woman,” she stated, “It begins with a serious examination of self to re-discover who you really are at this point in your life. Then you can go on to identify the qualities that you already have that are attributes of elegance, refine or eliminate any behavior that might prevent you from being totally elegant, and affirm yourself as that woman of elegance.”

Ms. Jon Paul’s engaging style of writing pulls the reader in with curiosity-evoking subtitles as Change Your Oil Filter, The FGA Quotient, The F-Word You Need to Use, The 10 Commandments of Aging Motherhood, Think MSN, Beyond Support Pantyhose, and Just Heard It through the Grapevine.

Ms. Jon Paul is available for interview and speaking engagements. She can be reached at the address below. Her book can be purchased at her website or by visiting Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble or Borders.

Chloe Jon Paul, M.Ed., is the author of Entering The Age Of Elegance – A Rite Of Passage And Practical Guide For The Modern Maturing Woman. She is a retired educator and is also the author of What Happens Next: A Family Guide to Nursing Home Visits.

Ms. Jon Paul’s accomplishments include being the recipient of the Fulbright Fellowship Seminars Abroad award to South Africa, 1996. She also took the title of Ms. Maryland Senior America in 2003.

In 2005 she served a volunteer internship during the Maryland legislative session as a Legacy Leadership Institute graduate. She has been the lead facilitator for the Alternatives to Violence Project in prison and community workshops on conflict resolution for over ten years. She was also the State representative for the National Family Caregivers Association’s caregiver community action network 2006-2008.

She has served as a board member on the Maryland Healthcare Commission and the Interagency Commission for Aging Services for the Maryland Dept. of Aging, as a hospice and homeless shelter volunteer and currently serves as coordinator for the Good Samaritan Project at her church.

Chloe Jon Paul
Entering The Age Of Elegance
Two Harbors Press
ISBN: 978-1-935097-05-1
http://www.maturingmodernwomen.com
ChloeJonPaul@yahoo.com

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