Aging Artfully - Softcover

Gorman, Amy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0978519205 ISBN 13: 9780978519209

Publisher: Pal Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Living to 100? "Old age is hot right now...they don't know what to do with us!!" says Isabel Ferguson, one of the women featured in Amy Gorman's "Aging Artfully, 12 Profiles of Visual & Performing Women Artists Aged 85-105." Based on interviews of inspirational artists, musicians and dancers 85-105 living with zest in the San Francisco Bay Area, Aging Artfully captures historical memories of the last century as the lives and creative processes of each artist unfold. Meet Dorothy Takahashi Toy, 89, an Asian-American, who tap danced her way into the white world and broke racial barriers, to Lily Hearst, a Viennese pianist who played scales and pieces daily until she died at 107. The 12 positive multi-ethnic role models portrayed in Aging Artfully have no time for complaining. The book -- with 100+ photos -- celebrates lives of the elders, it honors aging, challenges popular perceptions of being old and is certain to spark dialogue. One of the keys to successful aging is to "never give up." The vibrant women featured lead us to the realization that we all can uncover and act upon our own inner passions and follow them with open hearts. Well into our old age we can wake up each morning and live fully in the here and now. Bronze winner: 2007 Independent Publishing Book Awards (IPPYs), category of Women's Issues; 5 stars on Amazon. "Aging Artfully is a book to be treasured and... shared." Jim Cox, Midwest Book Review

About this title

About the Author

Amy Gorman first became interested in aging as a young speech therapist working with patients at V.A. Hospitals. Later, as a medical social worker, she witnessed the devastating effects of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. These experiences led to her service as a board member of Lifelong Medical Care, an organization addressing the medical and social needs of the aged.She founded Kidshows in 1982, a non-profit that introduces children to the arts, live theater, music and dance. During her 18 years as Director, many professional performers shared with her their concerns about growing older, and whether or not they would be able to continue earning a living in their chosen art form."Aging Artfully" is the synthesis of Gorman's experience working with aging and the arts. She likes to sculp ceramic heads, scuba dive, hike and watch penguins. She lives in Berkeley with her husband, dog and cat.

From the Inside Flap

"Engagement is a catalyst for longevity; the women of "Aging Artfully" superbly illustrate this truth. In touching portraits, Gorman shows the satisfaction and productivity that positive attitudes bring to lives long lived." Ken Dychtwald, PhD., author of, "The Power Years: A User's Guide to the Rest of your Life;" "I will tell all my friends and colleagues about thei beautifully written book highlighting the lives of 12 phenomenal women. It is an inspiration to men and women of any age. The artist in all of us will be encouraged to THRIVE and continue to create as we age gracefully," Rae Louise Hayward, Artist, Co-Founder, The Art of Living Black

Edition details

• Publisher: Pal Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0978519205
• ISBN 13: 9780978519209
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 148