This Chair Rocks: A Manifiesto Against Ageism

by Ashton Applewhite

Book Overview

From childhood on, we're barraged by messages that it s sad to be old. That wrinkles are embarrassing, and old people useless. Author and activist Ashton Applewhite believed them too until she realized where this prejudice comes from and the damage it does. Lively, funny, and deeply researched, This Chair Rocks traces Applewhite s journey from apprehensive boomer to pro-aging radical, and in the process debunks myth after myth about late life. The...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0996934707
• ISBN13: 9780996934701
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Networked Books, Inc.
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

An Insightful Deconstruction of Ageist Beliefs

If you are 20 years old, you have a 50% chance of living to more than 100; if you are 40, you have an even chance of reaching 95; if you are 60, you have a 50% chance of making 90 or more. Think about that for a moment. For this reason, Ashton Applewhite's "This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism" is a mandatory read as it compels us to rethink aging. Applewhite addresses a significant gap in the conversation around aging, challenging the relentless focus on anti-aging and youth extension. While supporting longevity, she emphasizes the critical need to discuss how we will live meaningfully during these extended years. Life's daily struggles can make the thought of more years daunting, yet Applewhite highlights the potential for these decades to leverage our successes, address failures, and embark on profound personal transformation. This book calls to shift our mindset, advocating for a healthier, more vibrant perspective on aging. This book is a refreshing exploration of a world where many live MUCH longer and hopefully fuller lives. Free of the “bro-science” surrounding “anti-aging,” this is an insightful deconstruction of ageist beliefs.