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  • Craig Shutt
    Craig Shutt

    If you have ever loved comic books, you'll want to meet Craig Shutt.


  • Over 50 and Having Fun!
    List your favorites!

    Hi everyone! At Covering Books, we want to begin a very, very loose organization of people who love to read and who are willing to share their favorites. New authors are often recommended by friends and family. So let's hear from you.

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    So Many Books, So Little Time

    For my birthday I just got three books from my sister who has been listening when I talked about books I have been wanting to get.  So now I have book 6 and 7 of the Harry Potter series.  Then are so fun to read. You can get your mind off your...

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    Pat Williams

    Orlando Magic Sr. VP Pat Williams is a man of many passions -- marathons, writing books and his 19 children!


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    Love, Loss and Life Lessons

    Babette Williams married her soulmate in her 60s, published a series of books in her 70s, and is looking forward to breaking more new ground in her 80s. She is proof that it's all about attitude, not age.


  • Stricken at his Peak
    Stricken at his Peak

    One of our favorite musicians, Bob Rafkin, has dealt with a lot of ups and downs in the music business. But now, he's dealing with a life-threatening illness.


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    Truett Cathy

    Born: April 4, 1927
    Founder of the Chik-fil-A fast food chain and inventor of the first fast-food chicken sandwich.


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    How to Become A Lifelong Learner

    The modern era is generally considered to have started in 1500 A.D. with the start of the printing press. From 1500 to 1830, all known knowledge doubled. From 1830 to 1930, all known knowledge doubled again. A few years ago, all known knowledge was...

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  • Ciji Ware
    Ciji Ware

    Is your life cluttered? It's time to get rid of the old and "rightsize" your life. Learn how.


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    Poet-Sandalmaker to the Stars

    At 78, Stavros Melissinos still works every day in his small shop in Athens, Greece. He's a philosopher who has published 10 books of poetry and mastered the ancient Greek craftsmanship of sandal-making. Wait until you see some of his celebrity clients.


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    The Book...

    Shortly after I moved to New Hampshire, my son Jon, who is a free-lance writer with six published books to his credit and more on the way, began talking about my writing a book.  He felt that lifelong learning for older adults was an important topic,...

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    To many Books to Read

    I am to understand that readers are not writers???Does any one want to talk about books?Well I will mention the two I am reading right now and see if anyone responds.I am into book five, 'The Half Prince', of the Harry Potter series. These are such fun to...

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  • Shirley Mitchell
    Shirley W. Mitchell

    For years, Shirley W. Mitchell has been a role model at the forefront of the age wave that is rolling across America.


  • Everybody In

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    Connecting Up with Other Authors

        Over the course of my work with the Elderhostel Institute Network, I have “met,” usually through email, many interesting folks, and I’ve let them all know about my new book.  One of them, Joan Fitting Scott, got...

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    A Gathering of Local Authors

     On Saturday, October 28, 2006 I woke up to a wind-driven rain storm.  What a day for a book signing with four other local authors in a nearby bookstore!  But - it was the kind of day “bookaholics” liked to spend browsing, so my...

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  • Robin Koval
    Robin Koval

    Robin Koval, the woman behind the wildly successful AFLAC duck campaign, has been a driving force in the advertising world for nearly two decades by being NICE!


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    Stricken at his Peak

    One of our favorite rock legends has handled ups and downs in the music business. But now, Bob Rafkin, is dealing with a life-threatening illness.


  • Billy Graham
    Billy Graham

    Born: November 7, 1918
    Evangelical preacher who's been a spiritual adviser to every U.S. president from Dwight Eisenhower to George W. Bush. He's the author of 25 books.


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    Taking Flight Into History

    The most effective, devastating and romanticized aircraft of WWII was the B-17. Countless books and movies dramatize the Flying Fortress and the 10-men crews that flew them. Here is a chance to take a rare flight in the plane that ruled the skies.


  • Pamela Smith
    Pamela Smith

    She's hired by sports teams to consult with players, she's the author of 12 books and she's one of the top nutritionists in the world. Pamela Smith is all about healthy eating.


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    Susan Richards

    It wasn't until Susan Richards turned 45 that she picked up a pen and put it to paper (or in this case, put her fingers to a keyboard). And when she did, she wrote like she had done it all her life – her two books made her best-selling author.


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    Oz Garcia

    There may not be a fountain of youth you can drink from, but nutritionist for the stars Oz Garcia has written several books that will help you read your way to looking younger!


  • Marcia Zimmerman
    Marcia Zimmerman

    Internationally renowned nutritionist Marcia Zimmerman offers tips on using diet and supplements to slow the effects of aging on your body.


  • Pamela Smith
    Pamela Smith

    World-famous nutritionist Pamela Smith helps everyone from Shaq to Walt Disney World create realistic, healthy and delicious meal plans.


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    Dr. Nancy Snyderman

    In the world of medicine, it's imperative to dispel myths and find the truth. And that's exactly what NBC's Chief Medical Editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, strives to do.


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    Rita Rudner

    Comedian Rita Rudner turned 50 and turned over a new leaf. At 54, she's written 5 books and has kept her marriage going for 20 years. So, what's her secret to happiness?


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    Robert Sullivan

    Author and Editorial Director of Life Books, Robert Sullivan has written a book that could literally be anyone's dream. He's compiled 100 of the world's best vacation destinations and the cover is only a glimpse of what's inside.


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    5 Questions With: Dr. Mary Hilaire Tavenner

    She's a former nun, a writer, a businesswoman and much more -- and now, she's sharing her story with Growing Bolder! See why Dr. Mary Hilaire Tavenner spends so much time on a labor of love, and what lessons you can learn from her.


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    Coach John Wooden

    John Wooden became well-known as a basketball coach but his common-sense principles of success have made him one of the world's most sought after speakers.


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    Writing the Book…

    Over the summer of 2005 Jon and I worked on the manuscript, with me in New Hampshire and him in Massachusetts.  I would pull all the content together and then do the rough drafts.  He polished them up.  Thank goodness for email.  We...

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    Donna Fargo

    Belting out country music tunes, Donna Fargo has more to sing about than just love and life – she's got a political message to tell. The Grammy-award winning music legend is taking her music to new levels.


  • Fran Harris
    Fran Harris

    Fran Harris has been called a combination of Oprah and Tony Robbins.


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    I LOVE my LIBRARY!

    I also love to write about it!  My story was selected for inclusion in the Woman's Day archive for 2007.  You can view it online at www.ilovelibraries.org.I sent the info to the Orlando Public Libray and they liked my story as well, so they...

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  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    Multitalented actor and author Charles Grodin gathered stories from people like Robert Redford, Regis Philbin and Goldie Hawn to help others learn from their mistakes.


  • Davy Jones
    Davy Jones

    Monkees frontman and teen heartthrob Davy Jones tells us how he's still packing in the crowds.


  • Pat Paciello, Have You Seen My Reading Glasses?
    Pat Paciello

    After retiring at the ripe old age of 50, Pat Paciello realized he had a lot of living left. So, in between his four rounds of golf a week, he wrote a humorous book about the joys of aging and retirement.


  • My Baby Boomer Baby Book
    Mary-Lou Weisman

    Your mother kept a baby book documenting your first steps, first haircut and first words, so why can't you keep one to commemorate your first colonoscopy?


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    Caroline Waxler

    Celebrities are always in the news, but who cares, right? Wrong. Author and personal finance expert Caroline Waxler's Web site Mainstreet.com uses celebrities' mistakes to help others with their financial woes.


  • Dave Barry
    Dave Barry

    One of the nation's funniest writers is turning 60 and still not ready to grow up.


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    Nobel Winning Russian Dissident Dies at 89

    Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the Nobel Prize-winning Russian author has died at 89. His son said late Sunday that he died of heart failure. Solzhenitsyn was a world symbol of censorship and oppression in the Soviet Union.


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    My story...for those who have asked

    A little over two years ago, I suffered from depression.  I gave up the career I thought I had always wanted to be full-time stay-at-home mom. I suddenly found myself no longer the same person.  I was no longer contributing an income and our...

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  • Rightsizing Your Life
    Ciji Ware

    Are you drowning in your stuff? Clear the clutter and learn how to rightsize your life.


  • Hank Phillippi Ryan
    Hank Phillippi Ryan

    One of the most honored television reporters in America is spinning the real-life investigations she uncovers into suspenseful mystery novels.


  • Ciji Ware Book
    Ciji Ware

    The mortgage meltdown has taken a toll on most but author Ciji Ware says there's a brighter side to it all.


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    Living in Tony Dungy's Shadow

    It's been over a year since Tony Dungy won the Super Bowl. But in the meantime he's written the children's book, "You Can Do It!," a story about his younger brother, Linden.


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    Shirley W. Mitchell & Just for Women Magazine

    PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   DATE:   JULY 18, 2008 VENUE:  JUST FOR WOMEN MAGAZINE MANAGEMENT:  ANN EUDY, PUBLISHER and MONICA YOTHER, EDITOR NEW POSITION:  SHIRLEY W. MITCHELL, FEATURED...

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    Shirley W. Mitchell & Just for Women Magazine

    PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   DATE:   JULY 18, 2008 VENUE:  JUST FOR WOMEN MAGAZINE MANAGEMENT:  ANN EUDY, PUBLISHER and MONICA YOTHER, EDITOR NEW POSITION:  SHIRLEY W. MITCHELL, FEATURED...

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  • Estelle Rees-Arroyo
    Estelle Rees-Arroyo

    At an age when many are content to sit back and reflect on a long life, Estelle Rees-Arroyo is studying the lives of others as she works toward a bachelor's degree.


  • Elaine Beaubien
    Elaine Beaubien

    What if you could keep your day job while fulfilling your fantasies? Wisconsin professor Elaine Beaubien is doing exactly that.


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    5 Questions With: Richard Doster

    Author Richard Doster has found a way to combine his love for baseball with family, friends, and fun. And he's found a new career along the way! See what he tells Growing Bolder about a dream that's coming true every day.


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    Shirley W. Mitchell & Bliss Magazine

    PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   DATE:   JULY 18, 2008 VENUE:  BLISS MAGAZINE… "YOUR LIFE. YOUR BLISS." MANAGEMENT:  MAIMAH KARMO, Editor NEW POSITION:  SHIRLEY W. MITCHELL, FEATURED...

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    Best Week Ever?

    By leading the Indianapolis Colts to a Super Bowl win, 52-year-old Tony Dungy became the first African American coach to win the championship. And he joined only two others to win the Super Bowl as both a player and a head coach.


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    Wendy Reid Crisp

    Author Wendy Reid Crisp has made her whole life about getting older. She's written books about being 60 and things she won't do now that she's 50, and her biggest aging accomplishment is holding the position of editor-in-chief of Grand Magazine.



 

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