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Book Synopsis
Gillian Ranson weaves front-wave boomers' stories of life and aging before and during the pandemic into a powerful account of how to make growing old more humane, for this generation and for everyone.

Trade Review
"Gillian Ranson’s book about aging comes as a welcome and informative guide ... Her book has lessons for us all." -- Jane Ross * Alberta Views *
Gillian Ranson interviewed over 100 fellow boomers ... Her research also encompasses a range of journalism ... grey literature such as institute and government reports, and numerous academic studies. This commendable mix of approaches and sources results in a credible, readable book. -- Ginny Ratsoy * The British Columbia Review *

Table of Contents

Introduction

1 Background on the Boomers

2 Family Matters

3 Friends and Communities

4 Thinking Ahead

5 Pandemic Portraits

6 Lessons Learned

7 Doing Things Differently

8 Reimagining Aging

Notes

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      Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 15/05/2022
      ISBN13: 9780774890502, 978-0774890502
      ISBN10: 0774890509
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      Age groups: the elderly / old age Social work Sociology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Gillian Ranson weaves front-wave boomers' stories of life and aging before and during the pandemic into a powerful account of how to make growing old more humane, for this generation and for everyone.

      Trade Review
      "Gillian Ranson’s book about aging comes as a welcome and informative guide ... Her book has lessons for us all." -- Jane Ross * Alberta Views *
      Gillian Ranson interviewed over 100 fellow boomers ... Her research also encompasses a range of journalism ... grey literature such as institute and government reports, and numerous academic studies. This commendable mix of approaches and sources results in a credible, readable book. -- Ginny Ratsoy * The British Columbia Review *

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      1 Background on the Boomers

      2 Family Matters

      3 Friends and Communities

      4 Thinking Ahead

      5 Pandemic Portraits

      6 Lessons Learned

      7 Doing Things Differently

      8 Reimagining Aging

      Notes

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