Reviewer Bani Sodermark. Bani has a Ph.D in mathematical physics and has been a teacher of physics and mathematics at the university level in both India and Sweden. For the last decade, her interests have been spirituality, healthy living and self-development. She has written a number of reviews on Amazon. Bani is a mother to two children.
Author: Caroline
Anaya
Publisher:Professional Fitness, Inc.
ISBN: 978-0-9834676-0-1
On Ageing Gracefully
The first thing that
made this book stand out for me was the picture of the author on the
back cover. The predominant thought that came up in my mind was “This
is what is Ageless Beauty”. Clearly the author practises what she
preaches.
Most of us miss our youth because our physical
bodies were strong, so we had greater stamina and could accomplish
more with less effort. Today, “a record number of atypical people
are entering their senior years. They are healthier, smarter, better
looking and more fun than seniors of times gone by. Yet the
old-school stereotype of wrinkly, unhealthy and dumb old folks
persists.”
In this book, Caroline Anaya makes out a case for
age being on our side, instead of against us. She argues that
as we grow older and gain more wisdom, the maturity and
self-confidence gained thereby, can be used to offset the imbalances
in physique, which can, in turn,also be rejuvenated according to
contemporary research. Besides, it has also been shown that even the
brain can change, contradicting earlier information which stated that
brain cells cannot regenerate. Therefore, according to Caroline,”This
book is a treatise on the good news, on catching up and keeping up,
and on recreating our future. It is quite possible to have great
mental and physical health and to have a lively social life and
friendships, to live fully”
To this end, Caroline Anaya puts
forth seven key steps to a more fulfilling life after retirement. She
promotes the “quantum” mindset” advocated by Deepak Chopra,
among others, that most problems in Life arise from our own
interpretations and reactions to them. Using this as a cornerstone,
she proposes a regime that includes physical cleanliness, laughter, a
sensible diet, physical and mental exercise and finally
socializing. At the end of the book, there is a well of references
for the interested reader to browse through and contact, if so
inclined.
Most of the material is common sense wisdom,
available in the known literature. Caroline puts this knowledge
together in a perspective,especially adapted to the aging person, who
is willing to take a second go at Life. And in this purpose, she
succeeds remarkably well. Her take on the subjects of nutrition and
exercise are especially original and enlightening. This book is very
well written and a fast,easy read.
I recommend it highly to
all readers of bookpleasures.