Disrupt Aging: A Bold New Path to Living Your Best Life at Every Age Hardcover – April 5, 2016

I actually pre-ordered this book (1) because i'm fascinated with the unexplainable social acceptance of age discrimination and (2) i just love reading books like this! The author (Jenkins) starts the book by outlining how she felt on her 50th birthday and the consistent mantra was "over the hill" or its all "downhill from here" - she talks about not being ready for that but instead feeling like she was hitting her stride! I'll echo her and say that while i'm not yet in my 50's, I'm 42 and wouldn't trade my 40's for my 30's or my 20's!" This book really made me think and feel differently about aging myself and also about how i approach friends, family and co-workers birthday celebrations or even conversations about age. I also love how Jenkins outlines the vision to appreciate the freedom we have to choose, earn, learn, and pursue happiness. this book will change the way I think and talk about aging. I don't think this is just a book for people over 50, this this is for everyone. I have also since purchased a copy for my mom and dad and my in-laws.

Jenkins lays out a thoughtful and direct viewpoint on the need to change the way we all think, speak and act about aging. As a Gen-Xer with aging parents and a child in middle school, I was able to relate to many of the issues Ms. Jenkins addresses in the book. More than anything, it's reinforced the importance of being vigilant about our health and wellness, staying active/productive and keeping a growth mind-set.

Rare has it been my experience to actually see/read, first hand, validation on what it means to celebrate my age and the optimistic mindset of aging (as a WOMAN) in this still youth-worshiping culture.As a 59 year old woman, reading "Disrupt Aging" was reaffirmation of my lifelong commitment to age my way. This is MY party (aging), and I simply refuse to live my Mother's, Grandmother's, or Great-Grandmother's life...Living an aging optimist's life is gender-cruel tough in this world. The birthday card humor, the "you are too old..." reminders from well-meaning but clueless family members and friends, and the ageing population research data, was heartbreaking and insightful. Yet, every time I finished a chapter/section, I gleefully started the next."Disrupt Aging" is not for sissies or wimps. In this book there are some gut wrenching soul bruising truths about our society's social, economical, and political mindset about the current state of ageing. Change can be butt-ugly brutal; but if you survive it, and then have the audacity to thrive in spite of living YOUR life through the change, disrupting aging can be the ultimately perfect face lift of your life.I will be gifting this book; I owe it to my younger siblings, nieces, nephews, and my GrandyLoves. I know some won't have the courage to read it, but at least they will know, first hand, someone who is doing her best to disrupt the current mindset on aging. It's liberating to have confirmation that I am not alone.Thank you, Ms. Jenkins. Let the discussion continue...!

I bought this book after seeing the author on TV. Her discussion was lively and interesting and being an aging baby boomer, I wanted to see what else she had to say. It is well written and thoughtful and made some compelling arguments that aging doesn't end one's contributions in life. However, I feel she was a bit unrealistic in regards to the average person in the issues of societal contributions, finances, and health. There is a work book in the back of the book with sets of questions relating to the chapters that personalize the content for the reader.

A very inspiring book for all of us who are getting older. Don't even think of retiring, but get out there and do something new and different. That may even be something you've always wanted to do, but never had the time. Enjoy each and every day! She also talks about some really important things to think about if you are moving, or building a new home. Even if it's small, Jo Ann has the advice you need. I personally would love to sit around the table at lunch with Jo Ann and her friends.

I really enjoyed the book, I felt recognized and understood as a very young senior, I am 62. I do feel like I am in an extended middle age and loving life. I am healthy, active and will continue to work well into my 70's if my health continues. I do believe the Baby Boomers are Disrupting Aging. If I have any pause for concern, it is the issue of finances and supporting one's self after retirement., scary stuff. The need for good health care, while not an eye opener to me, is a stark reminder that it is a great concern and we really do need better Heath Care Here In America.

Much needed book. It emphasizes that to age well, you must plan well.

Poorly written and clinical. It is a boring book about the baby boomers who had it all ( I am a Gen Xer) and who just want to extend the feelings of privilege and delude themselves that old age doesn't suck. I have many friends who are older and yes there are good things about aging, but many things about aging really do suck. I am going to get there soon and wanted an inspiring book. This was NOT it.

love it!