The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly: Life Wisdom from Someone Who Will (Probably) Die Before You

 Shirley J.                            Adult Non-Fiction                       How to keep alive and vibrant as you age

The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly: Life Wisdom from Someone Who Will (Probably) Die Before You by Margareta Magnusson         299 pages

This is the second book I have read by Margareta Magnusson.   The first was, "The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning" which gave a new perspective to decluttering one's life and house so others aren't stuck with your detritus after your demise.   This is the companion book to that eye opener.   This book is a gentler travail into that vast span between aging and gone.   This book tells you practical things like making your space safe for yourself because you do not want to fall.   It tells about enjoying reading, walks, chocolate and friends.  Zoom is so practical when friends are too far away to go out for a bite, but, still love visiting and hanging out.   It talks about the ease and help of "walkers" when it is time for one and how not to let your vanity cut your mobility.   There is humor and tales told on self and kids, there is reminiscing and joy and times to face reality.   She wrote this during the pandemic and the words still ring true now on the other side of it.   So many gems to be found here.   I hope this dear lady writes another.  Probably not as interesting to the younger set, but, a good read for those of us coming up on our middle to later years.   It is never to soon to prepare for the inevitable nor to learn how to make what we have enjoyable.