Sharon D. (dulcimer42) reviewed When You Lie About Your Age, the Terrorists Win: Reflections on Looking in the Mirror on + 107 more book reviews
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An easy, fun read. She's funny, and the things she says about growing a little older are so true. Growing up with her Jewish father, and his quotes, just add to the fun. I really enjoyed this book.
Kim C. (luxtempo) reviewed When You Lie About Your Age, the Terrorists Win: Reflections on Looking in the Mirror on + 20 more book reviews
She's very funny and there are some really good stories. I like her views on women and aging and being authentic. But, I lost interest about halfway through. Honestly, I think its because I couldn't relate to all the show biz talk. That's my problem.
Barbara P. (gotchagal) -
I really related to this book. Age is a peculiar thing. Some of us are more affected by it than others. Some people hardly even notice the passing of the years or note the many differences in how they look or feel. I hate them. A lot!
From the time I was about twelve, until I was around thirty, I lied about my age and said I was older than I was. I felt it (in a very good way) and certainly looked it. I was extremely mature in almost every way; thinking, feelings, understanding, etc.
When my first husband asked me to marry him, I suddenly realized that he thought I was about 21 or 22. I hadn't said so, he'd just assumed it and never questioned me. Actually I was just 17 and had to admit that to him and he took awhile to digest that bit of information. He was a little over 30.
Interestingly, one of the reasons we divorced years later was that I was far more mature and the differences were extremely stressful. I was reading Dostoevsky and he was watching Saturday morning cartoons.
I don't recall ever trying to pass for younger than I was, although I must admit I always enjoyed the reaction of people who said things to me like, "I can't believe you've got 3 children", (neither could I), or "You can't possibly be a grandmother already!" (Yup, 6 times.)
I agree with Carol Leifer and enjoyed this book. I DO want people to argue with me when I say I'm a senior citizen (so I can get the damn discount), but I'm not going to attempt to pass for younger than I am. To me that is on par with trying to appear less intelligent so as not to make others feel insecure, or dying your hair blue/black and wearing your daughter's clothes to seem sexier. It is ridiculous and self-defeating. It is also pretty nauseating.
You want to know the best thing you can do when you get older? Laugh. Laugh at yourself, life and the world. Carol Leifer has the right idea. Check out her book.
From the time I was about twelve, until I was around thirty, I lied about my age and said I was older than I was. I felt it (in a very good way) and certainly looked it. I was extremely mature in almost every way; thinking, feelings, understanding, etc.
When my first husband asked me to marry him, I suddenly realized that he thought I was about 21 or 22. I hadn't said so, he'd just assumed it and never questioned me. Actually I was just 17 and had to admit that to him and he took awhile to digest that bit of information. He was a little over 30.
Interestingly, one of the reasons we divorced years later was that I was far more mature and the differences were extremely stressful. I was reading Dostoevsky and he was watching Saturday morning cartoons.
I don't recall ever trying to pass for younger than I was, although I must admit I always enjoyed the reaction of people who said things to me like, "I can't believe you've got 3 children", (neither could I), or "You can't possibly be a grandmother already!" (Yup, 6 times.)
I agree with Carol Leifer and enjoyed this book. I DO want people to argue with me when I say I'm a senior citizen (so I can get the damn discount), but I'm not going to attempt to pass for younger than I am. To me that is on par with trying to appear less intelligent so as not to make others feel insecure, or dying your hair blue/black and wearing your daughter's clothes to seem sexier. It is ridiculous and self-defeating. It is also pretty nauseating.
You want to know the best thing you can do when you get older? Laugh. Laugh at yourself, life and the world. Carol Leifer has the right idea. Check out her book.
