Two Old Broads
Stuff You Need to Know That You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know

Name: Two Old Broads
Brand: Harper Christian
Availability: InStock
Author: Dr. M. E. Hecht
ISBN: 9780785241676

Author: Dr. M. E. Hecht, Whoopi Goldberg, Tamela Rich

Narrator: Devon O'Day, Jackie Schlicher

Unabridged: 4 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harper Horizon

Published: 11/08/2022

Categories: Nonfiction, Self-help, Aging, Social Science, Gerontology, Health & Fitness, Medical, Women's Health

Synopsis

Written by renowned surgeon and expert on the art of aging, Dr. M.E. Hecht, with her friend Whoopi Goldberg lending her unique point of view, Two Old Broads is laugh out loud funny and?tells it like it is for all of us who left middle age in the dust and want to be present, positive, and as extraordinary as ever in our golden years.Whoopi joins Dr. Hecht in a lively conversation about growing older with no apologies. Dr. Hecht, who passed away a few short months prior to publication, shares her 93 years of wisdom with Whoopi and their fellow “broads.” Together, these two kindred spirits will help you:stay active physically and mentallymake finalizing your will more rewarding than it soundsnavigate tricky subjects, such as whether you need a home aidewin friends and influence people or take a nap, depending on the daydiscover joy in relationships even when your excretions outweigh your secretionsget up financially, physically, and emotionally after a fallkeep a sense of humor about getting older (of course!)Imminently practical and?rooted firmly in the adage that getting older is not for sissies, Two Old Broads is the aging book for the ages. You've survived the past; why not embrace the present and prepare for the future so you thrive and find more time to laugh along the way?

About Dr. M. E. Hecht

M. E. Hecht, MD, was a renowned surgeon that brought innovation and healing to the world. A published author, freelance writer, and orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Hecht was a recognized expert with degrees from Yale, Columbia University, and the State University of New York, in addition to advanced study in Davos, Switzerland. After receiving her medical degree, Dr. Hecht became the assistant chief of orthopedics at Elmhurst Hospital, an affiliate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Always a brave innovator, she created the first ambulatory care unit for Cabrini Hospital and later established the country’s first group of surgeons devoted solely to rendering second opinions for elective surgery, the Hecht Group Second Surgical Opinion Institution. Dr. Hecht continued to present, write, and contribute as a medical expert to a variety of international publications on strength, exploration, care, and aging. Her philanthropic endeavors abound, including helping young artists by cofounding the Singers Development Foundation. She believed in growing older; growing into it, but never "out of it." Her promise to do no harm was her life-guiding mantra.

About Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg is the bestselling author of Is It Just Me?, If Someone Says 'You Complete Me' . . . Run! and The Unqualified Hostess, as well as her children's books, including Alice, Whoopi's Big Book of Manners, and the Sugar Plum Ballerinas series for young readers. She is a prolific producer and entrepreneur and is one of a very elite group of artists who have won the Grammy, the Academy Award, the Golden Globe, the Emmy, and a Tony Award for her work in film, television, recording, and stage.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Krista

So . . . is a Broad: Feisty? You bet. Fun? You bet. Gutsy? You bet. Incisive? You bet. Original? You bet. Even off color? You bet. Call me a Broad? Please! Call you a Broad? Consider this your invitation to join the club! With a subtitle like “Stuff You Need to Know That You Didn’t Know You Neede......more

Goodreads review by Trisha

I'm torn on how to rate this. On one hand, I can see the spirit behind this one. It's a hopefuly view to help those struggling with getting older. It has some interesting tips to making doctor appointments to still being active in your 60's. But I just didn't connect with this one. The tips felt sill......more

Goodreads review by Star

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Horizon for accepting my request to read and review Two Old Broads. Author: Dr. M. E. Hecht; Whoopi Goldberg Published: 11/08/22 Genre: Self-Help This didn't work for me. There was a list of seven points the book was going to make. A couple were obvious and there are sever......more

Goodreads review by Barbara

Ohh, So True At the age of 78, I devoured this book hungrily and laughing most of the time. The list of who I will get this book for got long. Aging with Grace is my motto. M.E. lists it so true! WhoopI, well you know, we just love her!......more

Quotes

'A humorous guide to aging.' Publisher's Weekly

'A fun, often sassy reminder that no one is just a number.' Library Journal

'As I refer to myself as World's Oldest Living Teenager, Two Old Broads from Dr. M.E. Hecht and Whoopi Goldberg speak of absolute delight to me. Sage, witty, informative -- and wonderful. This book needs to be read by any woman who believes age doesn't matter unless you're a piece of cheese.' Iris Apfel, American businesswoman, interior designer, fashion icon, and author of Accidental Icon

'Two genial, upbeat guides for life's later chapters.' Kirkus Reviews

A Wall Street Journal Best Book of 2022 About Aging and Retirement Wall Street Journal