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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise April 2019
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| Craftfulness: Mend Yourself by Making Things by Rosemary Davidson and Arzu TahsinWhat it is: a refreshing take on the concept of mindfulness practice, grounded in the value of creativity.
Who it's for: anyone who finds traditional meditation techniques too passive; crafters seeking new appreciation of their hobbies.
Reviewers say: "concise insights into the beauty and importance of creating" (Booklist). |
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| The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction by Meghan Cox GurdonWhat it's about: the cognitive and emotional benefits to both parent and child of taking time to read aloud together.
Is it for you? Wall Street Journal children's book reviewer Meghan Cox Gurdon is not shy about her ambivalent feelings about modern technology's effects on children.
Chapters include: "From the Nursery to the Nursing Home: Why Reading Aloud Never Gets Old" and "There Is No Present Like the Time." |
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| When Death Becomes Life: Notes From a Transplant Surgeon by Joshua D. MezrichWhat it is: a moving memoir of the author's experiences as a transplant surgeon; a survey of the history of transplant medicine and the many relevant ethical concerns.
Don't miss: the discussion of the unique bonds that can form between an organ donor's grieving loved ones and the transplant recipients who owe their lives to organ donation. |
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| Downhill From Here: Retirement Insecurity in the Age of Inequality by Katherine S. NewmanWhat it's about: the condition of America's retirement landscape, with a sobering look at the increasing financial struggles of retirees and the perils that lie ahead for younger workers.
Why you should read it: this is an issue that affects everyone eventually, whether they are already retired, have retired loved ones who might be struggling, or are young professionals just starting to plan for their own retirements. |
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| Spring Chicken: Stay Young Forever (or Die Trying) by Bill GiffordWhat it is: a cheeky, fast-paced exploration of aging and of humanity's enduring quest to defeat it.
Chapters include: "The Fountain of Youthiness," "Baldness as Metaphor," "The Death of Death," "Who Moved My Keys?"
Reviewers say: "[Bill] Gifford's entertaining and informative book will give readers sound advice" (Library Journal). |
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| How to Make Your Money Last: The Indispensable Retirement Guide by Jane Bryant QuinnWhat it's about: how to make the most of a retirement investment portfolio, presented with straightforward advice and without condescension.
Don't miss: the author's emphasis on how having the right attitude toward money can help retirees hang onto more of it.
Author alert: Jane Bryant Quinn is the author of personal finance classic Making the Most of Your Money Now. |
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Pensionless : the 10-step solution for a stress-free retirement
by Emily Brandon
"Get the most out of your retirement! If you're one of the millions of Americans without a pension plan, your retirement years might seem like a huge financial question mark. Pensionless, by U.S. News Senior Editor for Retirement Emily Brandon, addressesthe retirement benefits that are available to you, how to use them correctly, and how to avoid potential pitfalls. Learn how to avoid surcharges on your Medicare benefits, how to increase Social Security and employer-sponsored benefits to help pay for retirement, and how to minimize costs and boost the value of your existing retirement benefits. And you'll learn how to tweak your lifestyle now so that you can live well in retirement without the security of a pension.<br /><br /> Inside you'll find ideas on how to get more Social Security by claiming benefits twice, ways to minimize fees and avoid penalties on retirement accounts, and how to inflate 401(k) balances. Featuring an analysis of the significant changes made to Social Security in the recent federal budget, Pensionless will help you enjoy those retirement years you've worked so hard for"
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