Why Did I Come into This Room? is a funny "What to Expect When
You're Expecting" for the aging woman.
"I'm too old for Snapchat, but too young for Life Alert."
In her most candid and revealing book yet, acclaimed broadcast
journalist and Baby Boomer Joan Lunden delves into the various phases of
aging that leave many feeling uncomfortable, confused, and on edge. In
her hilarious book, Lunden takes the dull and depressing out of aging,
replacing it with wit and humor. After all, laughing is better than
crying--unless it makes you pee! Whether you're in your 40s, 50s, 60s,
or more, this book is full of helpful information to embrace--or at
least prepare for--the inevitable.
Funny, captivating, and raw, no topic is off limits. Lunden goes where
others fear to tread, openly talking about wrinkles and age spots (which
Lunden insists are sunspots), expanding waistlines (no, you didn't
shrink your jeans), diminished energy (my get-up-and-go got up and
went), weak pelvic floors (yes, we're talking about leaking), hot
flashes (they suck), disrupted sleep (the morning host is an expert on
lack of sleep), changes in sex drive (oh yeah, she goes there), ageism
(it exists and it pisses us off), and yes, the real reasons we suddenly
find ourselves always searching for those car keys!
Through her poignant and often laugh out loud funny personal
experiences, Lunden candidly shares her anxieties and breakthroughs and
how she's coping with the realities of aging. She's talking about the
good, the bad and the ugly, elevating the conversation on topics often
considered "taboo."
Why Did I Come into This Room? also explores the science of aging,
including how it impacts the body and brain, while dispelling myths and
revealing useful options to stave off the aging process as long as
possible.
Even more importantly, Lunden goes beyond the physical aspects of aging
by closely examining the mental and emotional minefields that come with
our advancing years. As she explores the value of asking ourselves
important questions including, "Am I still relevant?", "Do I have
meaningful friendships?", and "Am I leaving an impactful legacy?" Lunden
also examines the freedom in "letting go," the importance of managing
stress, and how joy and a sense of purpose all play an impactful role in
slowing the aging process.
In a society where youth is revered and aging feared, Why Did I Come
into This Room? is the long-awaited tell-it-like-it-is guide for women
of all ages. As Lunden says, "Aging ain't for sissies...you better be
prepared."
