INCLINED ELDERS
BY RAMONA OLIVER
Publisher: BookBaby
Publication Date: July 24, 2020
Pages: 246 Pages
Categories: Nonfiction / Positive Aging
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THIS BOOK WILL BE INVALUABLE IF YOU:
· Have a desire to continue living a purposeful life, no matter what your age.
· Are interested in learning how to maintain a positive attitude from adulthood to elderhood.
· Want to learn how to create a living legacy and serve as a role model for future generations.
WHY EMBRACE AN ATTITUDE OF INCLINE?
For the first time in history we are not only living longer, everyone has an important choice to make: commit to a meaningful, purposeful life of “Incline” as we get older or believe that a new stage – one of steady “decline” – is inevitable. What is not helping is that in the media and society in general there continues the somewhat negative connotation surrounding the concept of aging. And while, at least not now, we cannot do anything about the chronological process of becoming 60, 70, 80 years and beyond, we can change the mindset for it. Embracing change and looking at life with a keener sense of curiosity will lead to living with increased courage to live life to its fullest.
Inclined Elders is a call to action for you to opt for Incline. Not only for your personal fulfillment, but also to help fuel a social “legacy” that increases the number of positive older role models in everyday life. I have written this book to inspire, inform, and challenge you. By the time you reach the last page, I hope you will have made a new choice: to become an inspiring example of a life of Incline so our society relinquishes – once and for all – the notion that aging is synonymous with “decline,” “decrepit,” “senile,” and “over-the-hill.”
In this book over 50 men and women ranging in age from 40 to 100 share their tips and techniques on how to live a life of Incline. Their strategies are supported by scientific evidence from the fields of Positive Psychology, Anthropology, and Sociology.
WHO ARE INCLINED ELDERS?
We are the women and men who have made a conscious choice to ignore society’s negative mindset of “decline” and “over-the-hill” as we age. Instead we embrace a positive mindset of continuing to Incline and climb ever upwards.
Serving as vibrant role models, the Inclined Elders I spoke to for this book are leaving their own unique legacies of wisdom and inspiration for future generations. There needs to be more of us like them to effect real social change. So why not Incline too? There’s an amazing view from up here. Come with us and see for yourself.
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Live Your Life – My Book Review
“While I don’t climb mountains anymore, I can still enjoy hiking around them. It’s simply a matter of modification that I’ve applied to many life activities.”
Years ago, when I was working on a historical preservation project, I met a delightful older lady who was well into her 80s. I traveled with her many times and one time while sitting at the airport in Austin, Texas, she said today was her birthday. Everyone around her congratulated her and before we got on the plane she said she hated birthdays. All they were a number that she refused to acknowledge. She was more than her age. She was made up of everything in life she experienced. Full spunk and loved life. I soon thereafter stopped counting my birthdays.
Inclined Elders by author Ramona Oliver is a book that everyone should read over the age of 40. Heck, it is one book I wish my better half would read. This small book is packed with valuable insights on how to tackle aging for people who still count their birthdays and recognize their ages. Eloquently written the message throughout the book is authoritative for helping readers work through the process of not accepting their ages.
The best part I loved about this book was the sharing of the stories of the people that are inclining. Overall, attitude is key for any of us especially to be better humans. I loved the fact that the author references more than once about moving your body and keeping your body moving. As the eye doctor recently mentioned to me at my last appointment the other day “sitting on the couch kills more people than living.”
At the end of each section is the author offers Personal Reflection questions for readers to work through. Nice summarization is provided at the end of the book. The author provides a section for further resources at the end of the book.
“But at the end of the day, every single person has the same number of hours in each day. What you do with those hours positively or negatively frames your entire life. We’re all on the same playing field when it comes to what we do with our life. Your mindset makes the most difference in your entire life.”
Readers seeking guidance when they are at a loss of needing hope will find fantastic guidance. Most people are not as lucky as I was to have had an older friend to teach me to stop counting birthdays and living life. Inclined Elders is an exceptional book to help you do just that…
Ramona Oliver has long been a passionate educator with former roles as a human resource manager/director, career coach, and director of outreach for St. Edward’s University. As a human resource director for many years, she championed the professional development of employees. While serving as president of the Austin Human Resource Management Association, she led a team that designed, developed, and implemented an award-wining leadership program. In addition, she launched a workforce readiness committee that partnered with community organizations to implement workforce readiness initiatives. At St. Edward’s University, she promoted lifelong learning and the adult undergraduate and graduate programs to older adults in the Austin community.
Ramona currently serves as an advocate of positive aging. Rather than accepting a mindset of decline, she is passionate about living life with an attitude of Incline. Ramona has been published on the Changing Aging website, offering posts with titles such as “Can We Please Stop Calling It Aging,” “What Are We Missing When We Settle for Life Stages?” and “Leave a Legacy and Live It Now!”
Ramona is a recipient of a Book Excellence Award for her current book, INCLINED ELDERS: How to rebrand aging for self and society. It has been recognized for high-quality writing style, book design, and overall marketing appeal.
She earned her Master of Business Administration from St. Edward’s University. Ramona lives in Austin, Texas where she enjoys practicing yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, and Nia and participating in various community groups.
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Great review of the book. I, too, once met a woman who inspired me to choose life and happiness no matter the circumstances. What great gifts those chance encounters, like the woman you met at the airport, are.
I can’t wait to read this book.
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Thank you, Maryann! It is remarkable the people we encounter in our lives. I hope you enjoy this book.
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