The Swedish art of ageing well : life wisdom from someone who will (probably) die before you / Margareta Magnusson.
By: Magnusson, Margareta (Artist) [author].
Publisher: Leicester : Ulverscroft, Isis, 2023Edition: Large print edition.Description: 150 pages (large print) ; 24 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781399125888.Subject(s): Older people -- Life skills guides | Quality of life | Well-being | Old age | Happiness in old ageGenre/Form: Large type books.DDC classification: 305.26 Online resources: Click here to access online Summary: Margareta Magnusson has already shared with the world the practical Swedish tradition of DOSTADNING, or 'death cleaning' - clearing out unnecessary belongings before others must do it for you. Now, unburdened by baggage both actual and emotional, she reveals her discoveries about growing older: some difficult to accept, many rather wondrous. She reflects on her early days growing up in Sweden, and raising her family around the world, offering tips and wisdom on how to age gracefully. As with death-cleaning, it's never too early to begin. Margareta shows us how to prepare for and understand the ageing process, and its attendant joys and sorrows. This is a gentle and welcome reminder that, no matter your age, there are always fresh discoveries ahead and pleasures to be enjoyed every day - and we should all be less afraid of the idea of death.| Item type | Home library | Class number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item reservations | |
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| Adult book | Thatto Heath Library Large Print | 305.26 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 38055013161716 |
Margareta Magnusson has already shared with the world the practical Swedish tradition of DOSTADNING, or 'death cleaning' - clearing out unnecessary belongings before others must do it for you. Now, unburdened by baggage both actual and emotional, she reveals her discoveries about growing older: some difficult to accept, many rather wondrous. She reflects on her early days growing up in Sweden, and raising her family around the world, offering tips and wisdom on how to age gracefully. As with death-cleaning, it's never too early to begin. Margareta shows us how to prepare for and understand the ageing process, and its attendant joys and sorrows. This is a gentle and welcome reminder that, no matter your age, there are always fresh discoveries ahead and pleasures to be enjoyed every day - and we should all be less afraid of the idea of death.
Adult.