Gettin Old Aint For Wimps, Karen OConnor
Gettin Old Aint For Wimps, Karen OConnor
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Gettin' Old Ain't For Wimps
Inspirations and Stories to Warm Your Heart and Tickle Your Funny Bone

Author: Karen O'Connor

Narrator: Karen O'Connor

Unabridged: 3 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Published: 08/31/2007


Synopsis

Bursting with wit and wisdom, these lighthearted, real-life stories, insightful Scriptures, and heartfelt prayers will make you chuckle and confess, “That sounds just like me!” Popular speaker and author Karen O’Connor invites you to celebrate the joys and misadventures of getting older. Have you noticed that…•when you can’t find your glasses, they’re usually on top of your head? •the delightful honesty of youth sometimes stings?•love still makes your heart skip a beat…or two…or three? •every morning you breathe a prayer of thanks for another day?•a good sense of humor makes life so much easier?Are you ready to trade in your wimp status for a more courageous existence? Or are you still wondering what lies ahead? Gettin’ Old Ain’t for Wimps hilariously affirms that life will always be filled with wonder, promise,and adventure!

About The Author

Karen O’Connor is a sought-after speaker, writing consultant, and the award-winning author of 40 books, including Help, Lord! I’m Having a Senior Moment (over 100,000 copies sold), Basket of Blessings, and In Step with Your Stepchildren. She has appeared on national radio and television programs such as The 700 Club, 100 Huntley Street, Life-Style Magazine, and the Sally Jessy Raphael Show.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Debra

I think I could definitely relate, now that I am nearly 53 years old. If I had read this even as recently as 5 years ago, I would not have understood the humor. It provides lots of good stories, but hard to keep momentum to finish the book after a while. The book does help you realize that we all so......more

Goodreads review by Heidi

I read one chapter each night to my mother, who has dementia and is living with us, before she goes to sleep -- it always feels good to end the day with a chuckle! Sometimes the "spiritual lessons" felt a bit forced, and I sometimes skipped over that part. But mom and I could both relate to the exper......more

Goodreads review by RYCJ

One way to describe this collection of short stories is by imagining marginally embarrassing moments, anyone at many ages might encounter, and writing these moments with a silver pen on scented lavender paper for your best friend to read. The good thing here is the largely calming reading experience......more

Goodreads review by Andi

This was my bathroom "break" book. Most of the stories are only 2 - 3 pages long so it works out great. I'm not sure sometimes how the verse lines up with the story, but I can see the intent was for good.......more