You Know You're Fifty When
By (Author) Richard Smith
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Doubleday
14th November 1998
United Kingdom
Paperback
128
Width 140mm, Height 173mm, Spine 10mm
147g
Whether youre over the hill, approaching the hill, or rolling down it, this is the ultimate guide to life after 50so get your readers and settle in!
Getting closer to the big Five-O Know someone who is Sure, 50 might be a scary number, but its also a state of mind, an opportunity to drape an afghan over your shoulders when youre chilly or start enjoying cruises.
For anyone in denial about reaching the half-century milestone, New York Times bestselling author Richard Smith cluesyou in oncertain signs that you cant ignore.Because even if you feel like youre at the top of your game, you know youre 50 when . . .
Blowing up balloons gets you winded.
You start jogging with an ID.
It can take up to fifteen minutes to climb out of a hammock.
Staying power refers to remaining awake through Cats.
You think menopause entitles you to park in a handicap zone.
Your tailor diplomatically suggests its time to let out your barbecue apron.
You actually start to obey the Dont Walk signal.
Florida starts looking good.
So go ahead and blow your retirement savings on cruises, trips to Paris, and plastic surgeryyouve got another 50 years to go!
Richard Smith was a New York Times bestselling author whose books and calendars appear in many languages. His works include The Dieter's Guide to Weight Loss During Sex, Your Cat's Just Not That Into You, You Know You're 60 When . . ., Everything I Need to Know I Learned from My Dog, andthe Bad Cat calendar series.