Celebrating Gran

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Need something different for an older mother on #Mothers Day? This book, about why being older can be fun, is loved by women. “Original and perceptive, extremely well written and at times gently humorous.” getbook.at/Stands-on-Head

Is there a #nurse or #doctor or other caring professional in your family? Life in a #Hospice may not sound like a good present, but it would be highly welcome, showing hospice care from the viewpoint of very caring staff. myBook.to/Hospice

Perfect #Christmas present about the joys of ageing. Lots of good reviews, eg "This is a lovely, lovely book. The author’s reflections on the unanticipated rewards of growing old...are shared with an engaging friendliness.” getbook.at/Stands-on-Head

Less than two weeks to get something for #Christmas. If she is a #grandmother, get her Celebrating Grandmothers. Full of quotations from grandmothers – and the title says it all. amzn.to/2OulTEI

Is there a #nurse or #doctor or other caring professional in your family? Life in a #Hospice may not sound like a good present, but it would be highly welcome, showing hospice care from the viewpoint of very caring staff. myBook.to/Hospice

#Assisted dying and palliative care are in the news in the UK. Want to know what’s so wonderful about #hospice care? This book tells it all in a very readable way – it’s even funny in places. myBook.to/Hospice

My writing was shortlisted for an award for the most #pro-ageing Substack in 2025. Buy the book that got me started for an excellent Christmas present for your friends! getbook.at/Stands-on-Head

Need a last-minute #Christmas present for a woman who is a #grandmother? This will do the job perfectly - well-loved book, inexpensive and the title says it all. mybook.to/grandmothers

Is there a #nurse or #doctor or other caring professional in your family? Life in a #Hospice may not sound like a good present, but it would be highly welcome, showing hospice care from the viewpoint of very caring staff. myBook.to/Hospice

“A wonderful book...celebrating the wonders of life, children, #grandchildren and marriage, and other much else…Shows how life can continue to be well worth living despite the #ageing process. Buy it, read it, and enjoy it. Ideal for people of any age.” getbook.at/Stands-on-Head

#Assisted dying and palliative care are in the news in the UK. Want to know what’s so wonderful about #hospice care? This book tells it all in a very readable way – it’s even funny in places. myBook.to/Hospice

“Who would think a book about a hospice would be so enjoyable? I learned so much. It’s such a wonderful place to live and die.” Buy now. - amzn.to/2FbSta9

"This is a lovely, lovely book. The author’s reflections on the unanticipated rewards of growing old...are shared with an engaging friendliness. The anecdotes from her own life add substance, colour and a great deal of warmth and gentle humour." getbook.at/Stands-on-Head

Discover the secret to embracing #old age with humor, wisdom, and zest! You are invited into an inspiring exploration of life's later stages, full of engaging stories and insights from a lifetime of rich experiences. getbook.at/Stands-on-Head

#Assisted dying and palliative care are in the news in the UK. Want to know what’s so wonderful about #hospice care? This book tells it all in a very readable way – it’s even funny in places. myBook.to/Hospice

"This is a lovely, lovely book. The author’s reflections on the unanticipated rewards of growing old...are shared with an engaging friendliness. The anecdotes from her own life add substance, colour and a great deal of warmth and gentle humour." getbook.at/Stands-on-Head