loregess reviewed I See You Made an Effort: Compliments, Indignities, and Survival Stories from the Edge of 50 (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 175 more book reviews
A hilarious account of one's coming to terms with aging enough to be called Ma'am, becoming invisible in a concert full of younger people, and peeing just a wee (pun intended) bit when jumping on a trampoline. I am approaching my 40's but related to a lot(should I be worried?)of what Gurtwitch is experiencing as she waves bye-bye to her fertile years.
I just want to know at what age is it appropriate to say whatever the heck is on your mind without having to spare anyone's feelings? Seems to me only 3 year olds and the elderly can get away with it without looking like complete jerks. 50 is still too young. Perhaps late 60s - early 70s? After years of being polite and sensitive to one's feelings, I'm gonna let it rip :-)
I just want to know at what age is it appropriate to say whatever the heck is on your mind without having to spare anyone's feelings? Seems to me only 3 year olds and the elderly can get away with it without looking like complete jerks. 50 is still too young. Perhaps late 60s - early 70s? After years of being polite and sensitive to one's feelings, I'm gonna let it rip :-)
