“Funny, bracing, a little reckless, and fully alive.” — San Francisco Book Review
“Thoughtful, inspiring, and deeply human… like a heartfelt conversation with a wise friend.” — Manhattan Book Review
“Bad Ass Grandma redefines what it means for an older woman to be bad ass… a time of active choice and possibility. Five stars.” — Readers’ Favorites
Bold living doesn’t have an expiration date. And you don’t need to ride a Harley or jump out of airplanes (though you could). Being Bad Ass in your later years means deciding what matters now — and having the nerve to go after it.
Meet women who swim in cold oceans. Volunteer. Forgive ex-husbands (more than once). Care for dying spouses with fierce tenderness. Start over in their 50s and later, if they want.
Part memoir, part manifesto, Bad Ass Grandma explores how to grow older without shrinking — and how courage, curiosity, and even loss can open the door to awe.
An ideal choice for book clubs, it sparks rich conversations about aging, resilience, purpose, and what it truly means to live large.
Alesa Lightbourne is a writer and educator who has lived in six countries. Her previous book, The Kurdish Bike, earned three international awards and was translated into five languages. It was a book club favorite in the United States, Europe and Middle East.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "You're bad ass, Grandma!" That's what teens on a wintery beach yelled at Alesa Lightbourne, age 73, as she ended a long swim in icy water. That started her on a journey into positive, creative aging, interviewing ordinary women over 60 who were doing extraordinary things.She found that bold living doesn't have an expiration date. And you don't need to ride a Harley or jump out of airplanes (though you could). Being Bad Ass in your later years means deciding what matters now - and having the nerve to go after it.In the book you'll meet women who join the Peace Corps. Volunteer. Forgive ex-husbands (more than once). Care for dying spouses with fierce tenderness. Start over in their 50s and later, if they want.Part memoir, part manifesto, Bad Ass Grandma explores how to grow older without shrinking - and how courage, curiosity, and even loss can open the door to awe.An ideal choice for book clubs, it sparks rich conversations about aging, resilience, purpose, and what it truly means to live large.Alesa Lightbourne is a writer and educator who has lived in six countries. Her previous book, The Kurdish Bike, earned three international awards and was translated into five languages. It was a book club favorite in the United States, Europe and Middle East. Older women don't have to fade into the sunset. We can choose to be bold, forgive, volunteer, live outside the box. Read true stories about ordinary women squeezing the most out of their later years, and finding new sources of wonder. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798234125309
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "You're bad ass, Grandma!" That's what teens on a wintery beach yelled at Alesa Lightbourne, age 73, as she ended a long swim in icy water. That started her on a journey into positive, creative aging, interviewing ordinary women over 60 who were doing extraordinary things.She found that bold living doesn't have an expiration date. And you don't need to ride a Harley or jump out of airplanes (though you could). Being Bad Ass in your later years means deciding what matters now - and having the nerve to go after it.In the book you'll meet women who join the Peace Corps. Volunteer. Forgive ex-husbands (more than once). Care for dying spouses with fierce tenderness. Start over in their 50s and later, if they want.Part memoir, part manifesto, Bad Ass Grandma explores how to grow older without shrinking - and how courage, curiosity, and even loss can open the door to awe.An ideal choice for book clubs, it sparks rich conversations about aging, resilience, purpose, and what it truly means to live large.Alesa Lightbourne is a writer and educator who has lived in six countries. Her previous book, The Kurdish Bike, earned three international awards and was translated into five languages. It was a book club favorite in the United States, Europe and Middle East. Older women don't have to fade into the sunset. We can choose to be bold, forgive, volunteer, live outside the box. Read true stories about ordinary women squeezing the most out of their later years, and finding new sources of wonder. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798234125309
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "You're bad ass, Grandma!" That's what teens on a wintery beach yelled at Alesa Lightbourne, age 73, as she ended a long swim in icy water. That started her on a journey into positive, creative aging, interviewing ordinary women over 60 who were doing extraordinary things.She found that bold living doesn't have an expiration date. And you don't need to ride a Harley or jump out of airplanes (though you could). Being Bad Ass in your later years means deciding what matters now - and having the nerve to go after it.In the book you'll meet women who join the Peace Corps. Volunteer. Forgive ex-husbands (more than once). Care for dying spouses with fierce tenderness. Start over in their 50s and later, if they want.Part memoir, part manifesto, Bad Ass Grandma explores how to grow older without shrinking - and how courage, curiosity, and even loss can open the door to awe.An ideal choice for book clubs, it sparks rich conversations about aging, resilience, purpose, and what it truly means to live large.Alesa Lightbourne is a writer and educator who has lived in six countries. Her previous book, The Kurdish Bike, earned three international awards and was translated into five languages. It was a book club favorite in the United States, Europe and Middle East. Older women don't have to fade into the sunset. We can choose to be bold, forgive, volunteer, live outside the box. Read true stories about ordinary women squeezing the most out of their later years, and finding new sources of wonder. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798234125309
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - 'You're bad ass, Grandma!' That's what teens on a wintery beach yelled at Alesa Lightbourne, age 73, as she ended a long swim in icy water. That started her on a journey into positive, creative aging, interviewing ordinary women over 60 who were doing extraordinary things.She found that bold living doesn't have an expiration date. And you don't need to ride a Harley or jump out of airplanes (though you could). Being Bad Ass in your later years means deciding what matters now - and having the nerve to go after it.In the book you'll meet women who join the Peace Corps. Volunteer. Forgive ex-husbands (more than once). Care for dying spouses with fierce tenderness. Start over in their 50s and later, if they want.Part memoir, part manifesto, Bad Ass Grandma explores how to grow older without shrinking - and how courage, curiosity, and even loss can open the door to awe.An ideal choice for book clubs, it sparks rich conversations about aging, resilience, purpose, and what it truly means to live large.Alesa Lightbourne is a writer and educator who has lived in six countries. Her previous book, The Kurdish Bike, earned three international awards and was translated into five languages. It was a book club favorite in the United States, Europe and Middle East. Seller Inventory # 9798234125309