{"product_id":"why-did-i-come-into-this-room-a-candid-conversation-about-aging-9781948677295","title":"Why Did I Come Into This Room?: A Candid Conversation about Aging","description":"\u003ci\u003eWhy Did I Come into This Room?\u003c\/i\u003e is a funny \"What to Expect When You're Expecting\" for the aging woman. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I'm too old for Snapchat, but too young for Life Alert.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In her most candid and revealing book yet, acclaimed broadcast journalist and Baby Boomer Joan Lunden delves into the various phases of aging that leave many feeling uncomfortable, confused, and on edge. In her hilarious book, Lunden takes the dull and depressing out of aging, replacing it with wit and humor. After all, laughing is better than crying--unless it makes you pee  Whether you're in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or more, this book is full of helpful information to embrace--or at least prepare for--the inevitable. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Funny, captivating, and raw, no topic is off limits. Lunden goes where others fear to tread, openly talking about wrinkles and age spots (which Lunden insists are sunspots), expanding waistlines (no, you didn't shrink your jeans), diminished energy (my get-up-and-go got up and went), weak pelvic floors (yes, we're talking about leaking), hot flashes (they suck), disrupted sleep (the morning host is an expert on lack of sleep), changes in sex drive (oh yeah, she goes there), ageism (it exists and it pisses us off), and yes, the real reasons we suddenly find ourselves always searching for those car keys  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through her poignant and often laugh out loud funny personal experiences, Lunden candidly shares her anxieties and breakthroughs and how she's coping with the realities of aging. She's talking about the good, the bad and the ugly, elevating the conversation on topics often considered \"taboo.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhy Did I Come into This Room? \u003c\/i\u003ealso explores the science of aging, including how it impacts the body and brain, while dispelling myths and revealing useful options to stave off the aging process as long as possible. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Even more importantly, Lunden goes beyond the physical aspects of aging by closely examining the mental and emotional minefields that come with our advancing years. As she explores the value of asking ourselves important questions including, \"Am I still relevant?\", \"Do I have meaningful friendships?\", and \"Am I leaving an impactful legacy?\" Lunden also examines the freedom in \"letting go,\" the importance of managing stress, and how joy and a sense of purpose all play an impactful role in slowing the aging process. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In a society where youth is revered and aging feared, \u003ci\u003eWhy Did I Come into This Room? \u003c\/i\u003eis the long-awaited tell-it-like-it-is guide for women of all ages. As Lunden says, \"Aging ain't for sissies...you better be prepared.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Forefront Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/10\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781948677295\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.00w x 1.20d","brand":"Joan Lunden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36672683507868,"sku":"9781948677295","price":23.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_92264490-7f31-472d-891d-386a014c6602.jpg?v=1603928165","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/why-did-i-come-into-this-room-a-candid-conversation-about-aging-9781948677295","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}