Please try again. has been added to your Cart. The website offers videos and resources to raise … Unable to add item to List. This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. I never use the word empower, but this book has empowered me." Please try again. What makes it even more appealing is that the book is not written in academic speak but in a style that is immediately accessible and, yes, even funny at times too! The darkness vanishes, and in its place we find an electric vision of new ways of living...This Chair Rocks illuminates the path." But it's a breath of fresh air, and made me think hard about the internalized shame that currently surrounds aging. I want to live in a world where ageism is just a memory, and 'This Chair Rocks' illuminates the path." You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. It has been hailed in the USA as ‘The new Betty Friedan, a book whose time has come.’ Whatever your age, read it, give it to your children, your grandchildren, the stranger who assumes you are helpless. Snap! What makes it even more appealing is that the book is not written in academic speak but in a style that is immediately accessible and, yes, even funny at times too! The following is an excerpt from This Chair Rocks. This pithy primer ought ideally to be given to every American adolescent--to inoculate them against the lies and stereotypes that can spoil the long life course they will all want." --Pepper Schwartz, Professor of Sociology, University of Washington and AARP Ambassador. — Anne Lamott, New York Times best-selling author, "Vibrant, energetic, fact-filled and funny, This Chair Rocks is a call to arms not just for older people but for our whole society." Explaining the roots of … Local laws, like those in New York City lessen the burden, but "out with the old in with the new" is presumptively accepted in the workplace, and the employer will find a way to get rid of an employee for some reason or another. --Marc Freedman, CEO of Encore and author of "The Big Shift: Navigating the New Life Stage Before Midlife" "A smart and stirring call to add ageism to the list of 'isms' that divide us, and to mobilize against it. The Court rejected the evidence because an arbitrator had accepted the testimony of the principal - a rule rejected by another part of the country. --Anne Lamott, New York Times best-selling author "Vibrant, energetic, fact-filled and funny, 'This Chair Rocks' is a call to arms not just for older people but for our whole society." “This punishing old/young binary –– old/no-longer-young, actually –– consigns two-thirds of us to second-class status,” she writes, “a meekly self-imposed exile to the wrong side of the velvet rope.”, To help us understand our own journeys dealing with ageism, Applewhite shares the gradual raising of her own consciousness, a process she freely admits is ongoing, as it should be for all of us. --Katha Pollitt, poet, essayist and Nation columnist "Sometimes a writer does us all a great favor and switches on a light. I’m making my way to the old age I want, and it won’t look like his.” Rightly, for this book, age “denial” is her first target. Offering much food for thought and abundant realistic steps to engender positive change, Applewhite's guide is an essential tool for enjoying healthy and happy aging.” ―Booklist, "This Chair Rocks is radical, exuberant, and full of all sorts of facts that erase many of the myths and beliefs about late life. My body is beginning to let me down, but I was ill as a child and no-one assumed it was simply because of my age. "An eloquent and well-researched exposé of the prejudice that feeds age bias, and a passionate argument to mobilize against it. I even, in one case, collected the data from the entire Board of Education of New York City and learned that statistically, teachers over 40 were more likely to be charged with incompetence than those under - and with each ten-year increase in age, the chances went up. Expertise pays; polymathy pays exponentially. I've heard that said about casual anti-Semitism ("Jew him down"), casual homophobia ("that's so Gay! Ashton Applewhite successfully dissects and challenges many of the assumptions we commonly make about what it means to be old and the often unspoken prejudice of older people. Author, activist, and TED speaker Ashton Applewhite has written a rousing manifesto calling for an end to discrimination and prejudice on the basis of age. Even Applewhite’s bleached-white curls stand up energetically — they are visible in a dynamic 1:29 minute interview and in person (although we met once, it was before her age-solidarity dye job). As Applewhite defines and describes ageism, new ways of seeing and being in the world emerge, empowering everyone to see things as they really are." There was a problem loading your book clubs. Writing in a crisp, vivid, and witty style, Applewhite shows us how and why our culture’s preoccupation with –– and deification of –– youth has resulted in society-wide fear and dread of life’s later years, which are actually filled with potential and opportunity for growth, if only we would be more mindful and empathetic of others, and get out of our own internally ageist way. The Court rejected the evidence because an arbitrator had accepted the testimony of the principal - a rule rejected by another part of the country. You – and they – will not be disappointed. Applewhite shows how ageism distorts our view of old age, and urges us to challenge age- based prejudices in ourselves and in society. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. — Stephanie Coontz, author, The Way We Never Were: American families and the Nostalgia Trap. Snap! I self-published This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. It's highly readable and meticulously researched while at the same time being trenchant and funny. Polymath: Master Multiple Disciplines, Learn New Skills, Think Flexibly, and Become... 10 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make, The Cafe on the Edge of the World: A Story About the Meaning of Life. An important wake-up call for any baby boomer who's apprehensive about growing old. Later, the Supreme Court made it harder for aggrieved employees to sue. This Chair Rocks traces her journey from apprehensive boomer to pro-aging radical, and in the process debunks myth after myth about late life. Develop your own personal gravity with concrete skills to stand out, be noticed, and captivate people. The Bull Looks Different: The End of Life, "A compelling case for how we can combat our ageist beliefs." Little shots of self-help are required in a manifesto against an unfamiliar -ism. Her magic formula of naming and shaming may just shake all of us out of complacency and it into action. In the process, Conley … Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. She wanted to hide this from her co-workers: “They’ll think I’m old too.” That was Stage One, as she thought to herself: “I’m not Ray.” Then she started interviewing 80- and 90-year-olds, and got a “first jolt of fresh old air” about what later life was really like. Please try again. Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the Kindle edition of this book. 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Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the Kindle edition of this book. In the final episode of 2020, Susan Ryan sits down with activist and writer, Ashton Applewhite. I quibble with a few things -- I think she underestimates the fragility of aging bodies (75 and up) in the face of extreme forms of medical care, and sometimes I disagree with her use of statistics to paint a rosier picture than I think is warranted. The Racial Healing Handbook: Practical Activities to Help You Challenge Privilege, ... Long Live the Queen: 23 Rules for Living from Britain’s Longest-Reigning Monarch. It’s not having vaginas that makes life harder for women, it’s sexism. We're so glad you decided to gather to study Ashton Applewhite's book, "This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism!" In This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto against Ageism, Ashton Applewhite has created an informative and entertaining guide for living the second half of our lives with confidence and power. ―Library Journal, Starred Review, “An upbeat, empathetic, and practical guide to becoming "an old person in training." The darkness vanishes and, in its place we find an electric vision of new ways of living. My book, This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, was published in March, 2019 by Celadon Books, a new division of Macmillan, Inc. This Chair Rocks A Manifesto Against Ageism. There's radical news here to enlighten the most "done" starlet, and
tart turns of phrase to captivate the most expert age critic: 'All aging is "successful"--not just the sporty version--otherwise you're dead.' Am I – was I – ageist? You can … I went into publishing because I loved to read and didn't have any better ideas. An easy, sensible, welll-researched, thought-provoking and inspiring read. Relief breathes through This Chair Rocks, which begins by describing her transformation brilliantly through the tale of “Not-Ray.”, "Wow. Applewhite has a succinct story about how she personally overcame her own ageism and how charmed she is to be happier about getting older. Applewhite shows how ageism distorts our view of old age, and urges us to challenge age- based prejudices in ourselves and in society. Later, the Supreme Court made it harder for aggrieved employees to sue. I sincerely hope this book achieves the sales it so richly deserves. It's highly readable and meticulously researched while at the same time being trenchant and funny. Perhaps it’s because I’m creeping closer to turning … Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. As a contributing editor of IEEE Spectrum magazine, I went to Laos to cover a village getting internet access via a bicycle-powered computer. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Explaining the roots of ageism … There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. In 2018 I sold the rights to Celadon Books, a new imprint of Macmillan Publishers, which published it in March, 2019. I like the perception of old age, as society now sees it, and how it should. In a western culture dedicated to youth the idea of growing older is feared and denied. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Trying to read without bending it - it looks really good! This author's book gave me so many insights (and now citations) to inferences to be made from statements and actions and I'm so glad I was surfing the web and found this wonderful and important book about fundamental human rights. This must-read book is also a fun-read for every age." I've heard that said about casual anti-Semitism ("Jew him down"), casual homophobia ("that's so Gay! A Manifesto Against Ageism. Required reading for both youngsters and 'olders'! Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2016. As Applewhite defines and describes ageism, new ways of seeing and being in the world emerge, empowering everyone to see things as they really are. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2017. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. A present for my sister. This Chair Rocks: A Manif... Ms. magazine called it "rocket fuel for launching new lives," and it landed me on Phyllis Schlafly's Eagle Forum enemies list. I now boast about my age, especially as only last year I published to flattering reviews a Memoir of my first three decades, but when I was first eligible for a Senior Railcard I dreaded using it in public. This should be a must read book for everyone from age 12 to 112. the wit and the sheer truth of Ashton Applewhite’s writing a joy – and an education, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 18, 2016. List Price: 39.99* * Individual store prices may vary. I sincerely hope this book achieves the sales it so richly deserves. Please try your request again later. Author, activist, and TED speaker Ashton Applewhite has written a rousing manifesto calling for an end to discrimination and prejudice on the basis of age. Before Applewhite set out on an 11-city tour, she sat down with Considerable to talk about the many aspects of ageism … Required reading for both youngsters and 'olders'! Something went wrong. This Chair Rocks is very fully researched but is reader-friendly for the non-academic. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2017. The catalyst for Cutting Loose was puzzlement: why was our notion of women's lives after divorce (visualize depressed dame on barstool) so different from the happy and energized reality? .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}Ask Alexa to read your book with Audible integration or text-to-speech. Build a world-class skillset that will make you unique and irreplaceable. From childhood on, we're barraged by messages that it's sad to be old. She threads the needle, neither denying the realities of aging, nor bemoaning them, nor giving in to "90-year-old marathon runner syndrome," -- those chipper news features about exceptions to the rule. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). Whether you relate through being older now or recognize that aging is in your future, this is one of the most important books you'll ever read." There's a problem loading this menu right now. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism by Ashton Applewhite has an overall rating of Rave based on 6 book reviews. Since 2000 I've been on staff at the American Museum of Natural History, where I write about everything under the Sun. I found this author through a New York Times editorial and was led to her website and blog, which I so thoroughly enjoyed. The author – and the main audience -may be American but this remarkable book should be read by anyone who has been affected by ageism – and that means most of us. This Chair Rocks . This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism by Ashton Applewhite review. The book explains the roots of ageism in … I didn't set out to become a writer. 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Since then I've been recognized by the New York Times, National Public Radio and the American Society on Aging as an expert on ageism and been published in Harper's and Playboy. .orange-text-color {color: #FE971E;} Explore your book, then jump right back to where you left off with Page Flip. This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism by Ashton Applewhite Rooted in a massive amount of research, “ THIS CHAIR ROCKS: A Manifesto Against Ageism” heralds truth in lieu … Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2018. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 29, 2017. Her passion and focus are tackling ageism and its insidious penetration into the fabric of society. It arrived on a day when I was in deep confusion and sadness about my age--62. As an 85-year-old Englishwoman I found the energy, the wit and the sheer truth of Ashton Applewhite’s writing a joy – and an education. I like the perception of old age, as society now sees it, and how it should. 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