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Things to Do Now That You're 50

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“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” Albert Einstein Congratulations! You're 50. Make all the days in your life count. This is the real thing, not a... Read More
Format: Hardback
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A must-have book for anyone in their 50s, packed with fun and inventive suggestions, covering everything from relationships to career and lifestyle advice.

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“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” Albert Einstein

Congratulations! You're 50. Make all the days in your life count. This is the real thing, not a trial run, so grab life by the horns! You're halfway to a century; you have the experience and wisdom to accomplish anything you set your mind to. Whether it's learning to salsa, indulging your skin in a bath of donkey's milk, or sand surfing in Brazil, throw caution to the wind and go for it. You might just enjoy it!

This book will help you think positively, with things like this to look forward to:

  • Take part in a conservation project abroad and save one of the world's wild places
  • Become a blood donor
  • Take lessons in map reading
  • Get a part as a movie extra - we're all entitled to our 15 minutes of fame

Also available in the series:

Things to Do Now That You're a Dad, Things To Do Now That You're a Mum, Things to Do Now That You're a Grandparent, Things To Do Now That You're Retired, Things to Do Now That You're 40, Things to Do Now That You're 60, and Things to Do Now That You're 70.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780600638735

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hamlyn

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Robyn Neild

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Hamlyn (Author)

Hamlyn has a rich history of publishing smart, popular books for everyday living. With food, drink, home, garden, health and parenting at its core, Hamlyn continues to be a dependable and trusted voice for readers and families of all shapes and sizes.

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