The Swedish art of aging exuberantly : life wisdom from someone who will (probably) die before you Cover Image

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The Swedish art of aging exuberantly : life wisdom from someone who will (probably) die before you / text and drawings by Margareta Magnusson.

Magnusson, Margareta (Artist), (author,, illustrator.).

Record details

ISBN: 9781982196622
ISBN: 1982196629
Physical Description: xiii, 141 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Edition: First Scribner hardcover edition.
Publisher: New York : Scribner, 2022.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Prologue -- Have a gin and tonic with a friend -- The world is always ending -- Don't leave empty-handed -- I died seven years ago-- but lived -- Volunteer as much as you can -- Take care of your hair-- if you have any -- Treat little children, big children (and grandchildren) as you want to be treated -- Don't fall over and other practical tips for graceful aging - Take care of something every day -- Keep an open mind -- Eat chocolate -- The habit of kärt besvär -- Wear stripes -- Surround yourself with the young(er) or busvissla to your younger self -- Appendix: Bonus thoughts and tips on death cleaning.

Summary, etc.:

Shows readers how to prepare for and understand the aging process, and the joys and sorrows it can bring, with the ultimate message that people should all be less afraid of the idea of death.