Bestsellers
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The Body
- A Guide for Occupants
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
- Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Bill Bryson, best-selling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As addictive as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-listen owner's manual for everybody....
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Must Read for the Sheer Fun of It
- By J.B. on 10-16-19
By: Bill Bryson
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Why We Die
- The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality
- By: Venki Ramakrishnan
- Narrated by: John Moraitis
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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The knowledge of death is so terrifying that we live most of our lives in denial of it. One of the most difficult moments of childhood must be when each of us first realizes that not only we but all our loved ones will die—and there is nothing we can do about it.
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informative, thoughtful and kind
- By Jylene Livengood on 03-21-24
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Men with Adult ADHD
- Improve Concentration, Increase Productivity, and Stop Feeling Like a Failure
- By: Edgar Wise
- Narrated by: Helpful Matthew
- Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Adult ADHD can affect men in different ways. Men may experience it in various ways, and its symptoms can be more challenging to detect. Men with ADHD are often overlooked, leaving many who are struggling with their abilities to feel isolated or confused about what they're experiencing....
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Can’t get through it
- By Thom Lloyd on 11-18-22
By: Edgar Wise
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Innercise: The New Science to Unlock Your Brain's Hidden Power
- By: John Assaraf
- Narrated by: Gary Elliot
- Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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By using the latest technology and evidence based brain training techniques, you can release years of old programming and limiting beliefs or habits that keep you stuck achieving the same results over and over again. Listen to learn more....
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Good but he is CONSTANTLY trying to sell you!
- By link2440 on 05-01-19
By: John Assaraf
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Super Human
- The Bulletproof Plan to Age Backward and Maybe Even Live Forever
- By: Dave Asprey
- Narrated by: Dave Asprey
- Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
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From Bulletproof creator and best-selling author Dave Asprey comes a revolutionary approach to anti-aging that will help you up your game at any age....
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Very IMPORTANT URGENT !!! NEED A PDF FILE
- By nelson on 10-20-19
By: Dave Asprey
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Women Rowing North
- By: Mary Pipher
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
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In Women Rowing North, Pipher offers a timely examination of the cultural and developmental issues women face as they age....
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The narrator is a distraction
- By Amazon Customer on 03-01-19
By: Mary Pipher
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The Body
- A Guide for Occupants
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
- Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Bill Bryson, best-selling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As addictive as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-listen owner's manual for everybody....
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Must Read for the Sheer Fun of It
- By J.B. on 10-16-19
By: Bill Bryson
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Why We Die
- The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality
- By: Venki Ramakrishnan
- Narrated by: John Moraitis
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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The knowledge of death is so terrifying that we live most of our lives in denial of it. One of the most difficult moments of childhood must be when each of us first realizes that not only we but all our loved ones will die—and there is nothing we can do about it.
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informative, thoughtful and kind
- By Jylene Livengood on 03-21-24
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Men with Adult ADHD
- Improve Concentration, Increase Productivity, and Stop Feeling Like a Failure
- By: Edgar Wise
- Narrated by: Helpful Matthew
- Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Adult ADHD can affect men in different ways. Men may experience it in various ways, and its symptoms can be more challenging to detect. Men with ADHD are often overlooked, leaving many who are struggling with their abilities to feel isolated or confused about what they're experiencing....
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Can’t get through it
- By Thom Lloyd on 11-18-22
By: Edgar Wise
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Innercise: The New Science to Unlock Your Brain's Hidden Power
- By: John Assaraf
- Narrated by: Gary Elliot
- Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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By using the latest technology and evidence based brain training techniques, you can release years of old programming and limiting beliefs or habits that keep you stuck achieving the same results over and over again. Listen to learn more....
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Good but he is CONSTANTLY trying to sell you!
- By link2440 on 05-01-19
By: John Assaraf
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Super Human
- The Bulletproof Plan to Age Backward and Maybe Even Live Forever
- By: Dave Asprey
- Narrated by: Dave Asprey
- Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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From Bulletproof creator and best-selling author Dave Asprey comes a revolutionary approach to anti-aging that will help you up your game at any age....
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Very IMPORTANT URGENT !!! NEED A PDF FILE
- By nelson on 10-20-19
By: Dave Asprey
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Women Rowing North
- By: Mary Pipher
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
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In Women Rowing North, Pipher offers a timely examination of the cultural and developmental issues women face as they age....
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The narrator is a distraction
- By Amazon Customer on 03-01-19
By: Mary Pipher
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The Happiness Curve
- Why Life Gets Better After 50
- By: Jonathan Rauch
- Narrated by: Robert Fass
- Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins
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This audiobook will change your life by showing you how life changes....
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Life Affirming
- By LauraW on 05-10-18
By: Jonathan Rauch
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The Upgrade
- How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond
- By: Louann Brizendine
- Narrated by: Nancy Linari
- Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Welcome to the better half of your life. The New York Times best-selling author of The Female Brain explains how a woman’s brain gets “upgraded” in midlife, inspiring and guiding women to unlock their full potential....
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helps more than 100 hours of therapy
- By rene on 03-17-23
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Becoming Myself
- A Psychiatrist's Memoir
- By: Irvin D. Yalom
- Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
- Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins
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Best-selling writer and psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom puts himself on the couch in a lapidary memoir....
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Unrevealing
- By Lynn Labe on 06-16-19
By: Irvin D. Yalom
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La muerte: un amanecer
- By: Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
- Narrated by: María Márquez
- Length: 3 hrs and 52 mins
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El trabajo de la doctora Kübler-Ross nos confirma que la muerte es un pasaje hacia otra forma de vida y nos hace comprender que la experiencia de la muerte es casi idéntica a la del nacimiento...
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Muy buen libro
- By Anonymous User on 12-29-23
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Successful Aging
- A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives
- By: Daniel J. Levitin
- Narrated by: Daniel J. Levitin
- Length: 18 hrs and 37 mins
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Levitin looks at the science behind what we all can learn from those who age joyously, as well as how to adapt our culture to take full advantage of older people's wisdom and experience....
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Prejudiced and snooty
- By Mother of Chickens on 01-30-20
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To Be a Man
- A Guide to True Masculine Power
- By: Robert Augustus Masters PhD
- Narrated by: Keith Roberts
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
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A deeply insightful guide to masculine power and fulfillment, to bring “our head, heart, and guts into full-blooded alignment”....
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A must read for both men and women
- By Anonymous User on 04-16-22
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The Wisdom of Morrie
- Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully
- By: Morrie Schwartz, Rob Schwartz - editor
- Narrated by: Rob Schwartz, Steven Weber
- Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins
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From the eponymous subject of the beloved classic Tuesdays with Morrie comes an insightful, poignant masterpiece on staying vibrant and connected for life....
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Disappointing
- By Kimberly B. Jeffries on 08-21-23
By: Morrie Schwartz, and others
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But You're Still So Young
- How Thirtysomethings Are Redefining Adulthood
- By: Kayleen Schaefer
- Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang
- Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
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From the author of Text Me When You Get Home, the acclaimed celebration of friendship, comes a timely and essential look at what it means to be a 30something...and how it is more okay than ever to not have every box checked off....
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Not what I expected
- By SRB on 05-03-21
By: Kayleen Schaefer
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Attention Deficit Disorder
- The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults
- By: Dr. Thomas Brown PhD
- Narrated by: Tim Lundeen
- Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins
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In this up-to-date and clearly written audiobook, a leading expert offers a new way of understanding ADD....
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Lots of good technical information on ADD
- By SKGinTexas on 08-20-12
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Beginners
- The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning
- By: Tom Vanderbilt
- Narrated by: Tom Vanderbilt
- Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
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An insightful, joyful tour of the transformative powers of starting something new, no matter your age - from the best-selling author of Traffic and You May Also Like....
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What a waste of time
- By Amazon Customer on 07-01-21
By: Tom Vanderbilt
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Open to Love
- The Secrets of Senior Dating
- By: Dr. Gloria Horsley, Dr. Frank Powers
- Narrated by: Dr. Gloria Horsley, Dr. Frank Powers
- Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
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In Open to Love, two therapists share their personal and professional stories of love and romance in the later years. Inspirational, and most of all, relatable, Gloria Horsley and Frank Powers show listeners how to face their fears about dating.
By: Dr. Gloria Horsley, and others
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Life Reimagined
- The Science, Art, and Opportunity of Midlife
- By: Barbara Bradley Hagerty
- Narrated by: Barbara Bradley Hagerty
- Length: 11 hrs and 21 mins
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A dynamic and inspiring exploration of the new science that is redrawing the future for people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s for the better - and for good....
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For the wealthy
- By A Reader on 02-03-17
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Caring for Aging Parents with Affirmations for Caregivers
- Your 2-in-1 Comprehensive Guide to Regain Sanity, Peace of Mind & Embrace the Journey with Strength and Compassion
- By: Elizabeth Roth
- Narrated by: Jacki Giardina
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Let Elizabeth Roth's wisdom guide you, whether you're facing the immediate needs of caregiving or preparing for the journey ahead. Download this audiobook now to discover the support, understanding, and advice you need to navigate this challenging yet rewarding path.
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So helpful guide.
- By Jiyoung Lee on 04-26-24
By: Elizabeth Roth
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100 Is the New 30
- How Playing the Symphony of Longevity Will Enable Us to Live Young for a Lifetime
- By: Jeffrey Gladden MD FACC
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Gladden MD FACC
- Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins
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Breakthroughs in cutting-edge longevity, regenerative, and performance, science and technology are making it possible to experience vitality, resilience, and the joy of youthfulness for the duration of your lifetime....
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Your Turn
- How to Be an Adult
- By: Julie Lythcott-Haims
- Narrated by: Julie Lythcott-Haims
- Length: 20 hrs and 21 mins
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New York Times best-selling author Julie Lythcott-Haims is back with a groundbreakingly frank guide to being a grown-up....
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Not the book that was advertised
- By M. Rogers on 04-13-21
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The Power of Discord
- Why the Ups and Downs of Relationships Are the Secret to Building Intimacy, Resilience, and Trust
- By: Ed Tronick PhD, Claudia M. Gold MD
- Narrated by: Dan Woren, Betsy Foldes Meiman
- Length: 8 hrs
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You might think that perfect harmony is the defining characteristic of healthy relationships, but the truth is that human interactions are messy, complicated, and confusing....
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Highly recommend for pediatric occupational therapists to listen to!
- By Amanda B on 06-22-22
By: Ed Tronick PhD, and others
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I've Decided to Live 120 Years
- The Ancient Secret to Longevity, Vitality, and Life Transformation
- By: Ilchi Lee
- Narrated by: Fred Sullivan
- Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
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New York Times best-selling author and one of the most renowned meditation teachers in our time, Ilchi Lee challenges you to radically rethink your ideas on aging, health, personal fulfillment, and what's possible in your lifetime....
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Great Book that Changed My Life
- By Andrew Miyasato on 05-22-18
By: Ilchi Lee
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Living an Examined Life
- By: James Hollis PhD
- Narrated by: Kevin M. Connolly
- Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins
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Here acclaimed author James Hollis guides you through 21 areas for self-inquiry and growth - such as how to exorcise the ghosts of your past, when to choose meaning over happiness, and more....
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Extraordinary compilation of Dr. Hollis' works
- By Joseph on 02-17-18
By: James Hollis PhD
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Chasing Life
- New Discoveries in the Search for Immortality to Help You Age Less Today
- By: Sanjay Gupta MD
- Narrated by: Archith Seshadri
- Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta blends together compelling stories of the most up-to-date scientific breakthroughs from around the world, with cutting-edge research and advice on achieving practical immortality in this lifetime....
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Excellent
- By tantonette on 09-18-22
By: Sanjay Gupta MD
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Aging Well
- Surprising Guideposts to a Happier Life from the Landmark Study of Adult Development
- By: George E. Vaillant MD
- Narrated by: Keith Sellon-Wright
- Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins
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Vaillant's definitive and inspiring book is the new classic account of how we live and how we can live better. It will receive massive media attention, and with good reason: We have never seen anything like it, and what it has to tell us will make all the difference in the world....
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This title should be “Aging Well: for White, upper class men”
- By SA on 10-29-22
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The Wheel of Life
- A Memoir of Living and Dying
- By: Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
- Narrated by: Ellen Burstyn
- Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins
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In The Wheel of Life, when Kübler-Ross was 71 years old and facing her own death, this world-renowned healer told the story of her extraordinary life....
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This was NOT the complete book DONT BUY
- By Mari on 04-30-21
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Swedish Death Cleaning Workbook
- The 30 Days Challenge to Organize and Simplify Your Life, Declutter Your Home and Keep It Clean with 10 Minutes Daily Routines
- By: Kelsie Zaria
- Narrated by: Georgeann Haynes
- Length: 3 hrs
- Unabridged
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Life is a journey and like most of journeys leaves behind emotional memories as well as a lot of stuffy clutter...Time to get back your living spaces has come! Listen to find out more....
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Not at all what I needed, not for me
- By Lydia on 09-03-21
By: Kelsie Zaria
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Chasing Life
- New Discoveries in the Search for Immortality to Help You Age Less Today
- By: Sanjay Gupta MD
- Narrated by: Sanjay Gupta MD
- Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins
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This is not an anti-aging audiobook. It's a groundbreaking guide to functional aging - extending our healthy and active lives longer than ever thought possible....
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Disappointing
- By Samantha Davis on 05-13-07
By: Sanjay Gupta MD
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The Age of Miracles
- Embracing the New Midlife
- By: Marianne Williamson
- Narrated by: Marianne Williamson
- Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins
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The need for change as we get older - an emotional pressure for one phase of our lives to transition into another - is a human phenomenon....
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Beautiful
- By Barbara Rosenthal on 05-26-08
New releases
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The Journey of You
- Unlocking Your Identity through Erikson's Stages
- By: Freudian Trips
- Narrated by: Tania Mannion
- Length: 38 mins
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Whether you're seeking to overcome past struggles, find greater fulfillment in the present, or simply understand the forces that shape our lives, The Journey of You offers a powerful roadmap. Embrace your unique path and unlock your full potential with this empowering guide to Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development.
By: Freudian Trips
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The Psychology of Aging
- Understanding the Unique Perspectives and Needs of the Elderly Population
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Are you or someone you love approaching the golden years? Are you wondering what changes are ahead and how to prepare for them? Look no further than The Psychology of Aging, the ultimate guide to navigating the ups and downs of the aging process. In this comprehensive eBook, you'll find everything you need to know about the demographics, theories, and mental health implications of aging. Learn about cognitive changes, social factors, and the complex interplay between aging and physical health. But this book goes beyond mere information. It also provides practical advice for caregivers and ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Psychology of Aging
- Changes and Continuity in Later Life. A Self - Help Guide for the Old Adults.
- By: Kyokusiima Diana
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Age can be a fun time! All you need to do is learn to live a life of adventure and awaken your inner self. This book will teach you how to survive these major life transitions and emerge stronger than you were before, such as aging. It is a guide for brave souls who, as a result of unconventional lifestyle choices, may find themselves without the usual support networks during transitional times. Make this the best time of your life by learning how to defeat your inner dragons, embarking on your Hero's Journey, and discovering your True Calling. This book contains the best methods for ...
By: Kyokusiima Diana
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Memory Mastery
- 35 Activities to Improve Memory and Brain Functioning
- By: Creative Works
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Are you feeling like your memory is slipping? Improve your brain power and boost your cognition with this comprehensive workbook. Is your memory not as sharp as it used to be? Do you need help to recall basic information or conversations you just had? If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing early signs of memory loss. But don't panic! Targeted exercises and activities focused on strengthening cognition can help reverse the damage and keep your brain active well into your later years. Inside Memory Mastery, discover over 35 engaging exercises across seven chapters designed to ...
By: Creative Works
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The Twentysomething Treatment
- By: Meg Jay
- Narrated by: Meg Jay
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
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Clinical psychology Dr Meg Jay sounds the alarm about a problem which has reached epidemic proportions: the over-prescription of antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs to young people who are in many cases going through normal developmental challenges. Psychologist, Dr Meg Jay makes the point that our twenties are the most challenging time of life and why over-medicating isn’t the answer to the mental health problems facing young people. She goes onto advise how young people can develop the skills needed to navigate work, love, friendship, mental health, and more during that decade and beyond.
By: Meg Jay
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Why We Die
- The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality
- By: Venki Ramakrishnan
- Narrated by: John Moraitis
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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The knowledge of death is so terrifying that we live most of our lives in denial of it. One of the most difficult moments of childhood must be when each of us first realizes that not only we but all our loved ones will die—and there is nothing we can do about it. Or at least, there hasn’t been. Today, we are living through a revolution in biology. Giant strides are being made in understanding why we age—and why some species live longer than others. Could we eventually cheat disease and death and live for a very long time, possibly many times our current lifespan?
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informative, thoughtful and kind
- By Jylene Livengood on 03-21-24
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The Journey of You
- Unlocking Your Identity through Erikson's Stages
- By: Freudian Trips
- Narrated by: Tania Mannion
- Length: 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Whether you're seeking to overcome past struggles, find greater fulfillment in the present, or simply understand the forces that shape our lives, The Journey of You offers a powerful roadmap. Embrace your unique path and unlock your full potential with this empowering guide to Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development.
By: Freudian Trips
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The Psychology of Aging
- Understanding the Unique Perspectives and Needs of the Elderly Population
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Are you or someone you love approaching the golden years? Are you wondering what changes are ahead and how to prepare for them? Look no further than The Psychology of Aging, the ultimate guide to navigating the ups and downs of the aging process. In this comprehensive eBook, you'll find everything you need to know about the demographics, theories, and mental health implications of aging. Learn about cognitive changes, social factors, and the complex interplay between aging and physical health. But this book goes beyond mere information. It also provides practical advice for caregivers and ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Psychology of Aging
- Changes and Continuity in Later Life. A Self - Help Guide for the Old Adults.
- By: Kyokusiima Diana
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Age can be a fun time! All you need to do is learn to live a life of adventure and awaken your inner self. This book will teach you how to survive these major life transitions and emerge stronger than you were before, such as aging. It is a guide for brave souls who, as a result of unconventional lifestyle choices, may find themselves without the usual support networks during transitional times. Make this the best time of your life by learning how to defeat your inner dragons, embarking on your Hero's Journey, and discovering your True Calling. This book contains the best methods for ...
By: Kyokusiima Diana
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Memory Mastery
- 35 Activities to Improve Memory and Brain Functioning
- By: Creative Works
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Are you feeling like your memory is slipping? Improve your brain power and boost your cognition with this comprehensive workbook. Is your memory not as sharp as it used to be? Do you need help to recall basic information or conversations you just had? If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing early signs of memory loss. But don't panic! Targeted exercises and activities focused on strengthening cognition can help reverse the damage and keep your brain active well into your later years. Inside Memory Mastery, discover over 35 engaging exercises across seven chapters designed to ...
By: Creative Works
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The Twentysomething Treatment
- By: Meg Jay
- Narrated by: Meg Jay
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Clinical psychology Dr Meg Jay sounds the alarm about a problem which has reached epidemic proportions: the over-prescription of antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs to young people who are in many cases going through normal developmental challenges. Psychologist, Dr Meg Jay makes the point that our twenties are the most challenging time of life and why over-medicating isn’t the answer to the mental health problems facing young people. She goes onto advise how young people can develop the skills needed to navigate work, love, friendship, mental health, and more during that decade and beyond.
By: Meg Jay
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Why We Die
- The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality
- By: Venki Ramakrishnan
- Narrated by: John Moraitis
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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The knowledge of death is so terrifying that we live most of our lives in denial of it. One of the most difficult moments of childhood must be when each of us first realizes that not only we but all our loved ones will die—and there is nothing we can do about it. Or at least, there hasn’t been. Today, we are living through a revolution in biology. Giant strides are being made in understanding why we age—and why some species live longer than others. Could we eventually cheat disease and death and live for a very long time, possibly many times our current lifespan?
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informative, thoughtful and kind
- By Jylene Livengood on 03-21-24