In Praise Of Ageing

Patricia is a sort of centurion in her abilities to kick down doors and push walls over...she gets things done.’ -- Phillip Adams<br />With her characteristic passion, Patricia Edgar has exploded the myth that an ageing population is unrelieved bad news for our social and economic future. This book is bursting with intellectual energy: if Edgar’s rational arguments don’t convince you, her human stories will.’ – Hugh Mackay`Patricia Edgar brilliantly portrays the challenges and, more importantly, the manifold joys of growing older. She dissects the biased and inaccurate attitudes which prevent society from gaining maximum value out of its senior citizens. She highlights the experience, perspective, integrity and wisdom of our elders and introduces us to eight individuals enjoying fulfilling lives towards the end of their journeys—independent, interesting and inspirational people, examples to be emulated. This book is a “must read” for every thinking Australian.’ – Sir Gus Nossal‘In Praise of Ageing is a cultural call to arms…The portraits of the elder firebrands are wonderful, painting an image of tireless spirits, keeping old age at bay with their good humour, spirit and send of purposes.’ * Weekly Times *‘What a fantastic book. [Patricia Edgar]…has written the most positive book on ageing that I have read. The book is not cloying, patronising or depressing. Instead, [Patricia Edgar] has presented us with an eminently readable and thoroughly researched book on a topic that is very close to many of us.’ * Law Society Journal *

Patricia Edgar is a sociologist, educator, film and television producer, writer, researcher, and policy analyst. Through a career spanning four decades she has been at the forefront of media for children nationally and internationally, winning multiple awards for her achievements and programs. In this book she turns her attention to ageing policy in Australia.