Seeing Beyond The Wrinkles

(2nd ed.)

Stories of Ageless Courage, Humor, and Faith

by Charles Tindell

In his award-winning book, Charles Tindell makes it clear that there is no reason why we should fear aging. His collection of real-life short stories about people's feelings and experiences will give you a greater understanding of not only the fears but also the joys associated with aging. Some of the stories will make you laugh and some will make you cry, but together, they make warm and insightful reading for those in their post-retirement years, whether living independently or in a retirement facility. It is also useful for those who find themselves assuming responsibility for the parents who once so lovingly cared for them as children. It humanizes the elderly while helping the reader "see beyond the wrinkles."

The National Mature Media's 1998 GOLD AWARD acknowledged Seeing Beyond The Wrinkles as among "The Best in Educational Materials for Older Adults." Selected from more than 1,100 entries by a distinguished panel of mature market experts from across the United States, Seeing Beyond the Wrinkles was cited for its overall excellence of design, content, creativity, and relevance to the senior market.

Table of Contents

Stories are grouped thematically

Preface

Stereotypes
Marjory
Seeing Beyond the Wrinkles
Violet
Mabel
 

Uniqueness
Lillian
Minnie
Opal
Lewis
 

Role Models
Hattie
Maybelle
Selma
 

Joyfulness
Clara
Anabel
Pearl
Sherman
 

Wisdom
Bill
Amen Corner
Vivienne
Ben
 

Love
Walter
Huddling
George
Isabelle
 

Fortitude
Ruby
Ivah
Soulmates
Being a Parent
 

Friendship
Jewell
Ellen
August
Roscoe and Wallace
 

Caring
Two Nurses
Hector
Anna
Estelle and Leo
 

Storytellers
Wilbur
Gladys
Merle
 

Listening
Theodore
Rose
Esther
Frank
 

Memories
Carl
Orville
Reminiscing
The Snowman
 

Gifts
Almeda
Agnes
Lydia
Alma
 

Looking Back
I Wonder if I Know
Arthur
Edgar
 

The Journey
Joseph
Ruth
Wilma
Gilbert
 

Saying Good-bye
Bess
John
Walfred
Betty
 

Going Home
Emma
Marilla, Eben, and Otto
Clifford
Ebert
Harry
 

Angels
Cecil
Jacob
Beatrice
Six Words
 

A Final Thought from the Author

Endorsements

"This book gives us the rare opportunity to meet some fascinating people and learn from them; and in the process, help us face our own aging."

- Horace B. Deets, Executive Director, AARP

"[We are] dedicated to improving the lives of older persons and this message is carried through every anecdote and commentary in [this book]."

- James P. Firman, President and CEO of The National Council on the Aging, Inc.

Tindell humanizes... "the nation's nursing home residents by his well-written stories of their lives and their deaths."

- Dixon Arnett, Director, California Department of Aging

"Seeing Beyond The Wrinkles enlightens and lightens the heart and soul. I suggest that it be required reading for everyone."

- Dixie Horning, Former Executive Director, Gray Panthers

"Seeing Beyond The Wrinkles is a kind and loving book, [and] inspirational to read.... [It] is a good lesson for all of us, no matter how old we are, or how old we will be one day...."

- Arthur Kornhaber, M.D., President and Founder, The Foundation for Grandparenting

"Although I have worked in the field of care of the aging for over 30 years, I haven't seen many of these kind of books come along. I recommend it for all ages."

- George D. Gahr, President, Christian Homes, Inc.

 

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