Active Senior Living
Jan Curran, a vivacious socialite and newspaper reporter, reluctantly moves into an Active Senior Living complex to recuperate from a brutal battle with cancer. She tackles the surprises and challenges of her new life with warmth, wit, and courage, meeting a colorful cast of unforgettable characters in an often hilarious yet profoundly moving story of friendship and hope.
Here’s a short excerpt, the “house rules” for the dining room at the Active Senior Living facility:
1. No sleeping in the dining room.
2. Please use tissues rather than the cloth napkins for blowing your nose.
3. No baseball caps or other head gear in the dining room.
4. Women should not dine with rollers in their hair.
5. No bare feet.
6. No pajamas, nightgowns or robes in the dining room.
7. No wine service with breakfast.
8. Motorized scooters in designated areas only.
9. Wait staff will not be responsible for partials or dentures left on dining tables.
10. Wait staff will n
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stan in Seattle · May 15, 2010 at 7:48 am
Review by stan in Seattle for Active Senior Living
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My name is Stan but I am NOT the Stan described in this riotous and wise book. I’m not as old as him, but after laughing myself silly and wiping a few heartfelt tears as I read Ms. Curran’s book on my Kindle, I look forward to that age with a grateful smile. I had no idea that being his age(90’s)could be such a rewarding and joyous adventure. Ms. Curran has the perfect formula: abundant humor, a keen and mature emotional balance and a readiness to enjoy and share with others. I hope I have learned some of these traits with this great read. Surely, if humor was gold and thoughfulness was beauty Ms. Curran’s grand book would make her richer than Fort Knox and more lovely than the Mona Lisa. I hope she is there when I start my own senior living.
K. Jacobson · May 15, 2010 at 8:01 am
Review by K. Jacobson for Active Senior Living
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Who thought that reading about life in an independent living center would make me laugh so much. I swear I was the one needing Depends (and I’m only 42!). The characters are just that…characters! But underneath all the quirks, you can see the progression of friendship and love and support. I will be sharing this with family and friends for years to come and will use this as my training guide if I ever move to an Inn.
Meya · May 15, 2010 at 8:49 am
Review by Meya for Active Senior Living
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I bought this book for my Kindle after reading some comments on the Kindle Discussion Forum at Amazon. It is simply a wonderful book for anyone, perhaps especially someone who is over the age of 65 or so. Anyone who has faced a change in living location, or the challenges that come from facing an illness, will find strength and humor as you follow the author as she deals with these two things.
There is a very “real” feel to this book. The people you meet are fully sketched out and will no doubt remind you of people you know in your real life. You will laugh out loud, and probably shed some tears. The book is touching without being overly “precious”. I’m really glad I read this book.
Run4fun · May 15, 2010 at 9:32 am
Review by Run4fun for Active Senior Living
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Whether you are a Senior, the loved one of a Senior or are just looking for a “good read”, this story will “warm the cockles of your heart” as well as “provide food for thought”.
I agree with the reviewer who campares Jan C urran’s writing to Jan Koran’s. Both authors understand the meaning and importance of true friendship, have the ability to deal with potentially scary life-issues with compassion and humor, and leave me hoping for sequels.
Burl Barer · May 15, 2010 at 9:41 am
Review by Burl Barer for Active Senior Living
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Every good thing you have heard about this book is true. Curran proves that she is more than an accomplished journalist, she is also blessed with excellent insights into the human heart and the essence of interpersonal relationships — be it with friends, family or strangers. You will honestly care about these people as if you knew them personally.