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Shut Up And Live!
"Shut Up and Live!" is a How-To book by someone who really knows how. At 92, Marion Downs became frustrated with books by 50 and 60 year-olds who write so knowingly about how to live to a ripe old age. She believed these "youngsters" had no experience with what it takes to live vigorously into the 90s—how to deal with the varied vicissitudes that old age brings, and to emerge with vibrant quality of life. So she wrote "Shut Up and Live!" Here she tells it like it is, not with complaints and pleas for sympathy, but with triumph over all the odds, into a glorious life.
88 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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December 24, 2023
Marion Downs, the author, was a pioneer in pediatric audiology and early intervention for hearing loss. She is an icon in my field of audiology and I was fortunate to meet her after I joined the University of Colorado faculty. Dr. Downs is enshrined in the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame and lived a life of purpose and action. I came across her book while sorting donations at the library so had to read it. Her book was enjoyable, though now dated in terms of the medical advice she shared. However, the overall message of staying active and engaged as you age is still important.
August 15, 2019
A super quick read filled with common sense wisdom. Very fun!
March 5, 2021
Short and sweet. I dont have this spunk in my 20s - coolest 93 yo I'll never know
September 17, 2024
Great advice! I consciously let her wisdom about strength and balance training sink in, and began earnestly training for old age.
June 9, 2008
I admire women like Marion Downs who are passionate about life, even at 93.
June 14, 2014
I really enjoyed this book. Makes me feel like I should just SHUT UP and LIVE!!
May 21, 2015
Fun and inspiring. Wish all elderly people would read this book and develop her attitude
January 13, 2008
I sent it to my mother.
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