Prime Time
In 'Prime Time,' Jane Fonda shares her transformative journey through the later stages of life, exploring themes of aging with grace and vitality. She combines personal anecdotes with insightful research, offering a roadmap to thriving in one's golden years. Fonda encourages readers to embrace change, pursue passions, and find purpose as they navigate this pivotal phase. With her signature candidness, she delves into the emotional and physical challenges, providing empowering strategies along the way. Discover how to redefine what it means to be alive in your prime, and unleash your full potential!
By Jane Fonda
Published: 2012
""To age is to learn; to grow is to embrace change. We must not only accept our lives as they are but celebrate the wisdom we gain with each passing year.""
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An A-to-Z guide to living and aging well by #1 bestselling author, actress, and workout pioneer Jane Fonda In this unique, candid, and inspiring book, Jane Fonda explores how midlife and beyond can be the time when we become our most energetic, loving, and fulfilled selves. Highlighting new research and sharing stories from her own life and from the lives of others, she outlines the 11 key ingredients to vitality—from exercise and diet, to forging new pathways in the brain, to loving, staying connected, and giving of oneself. She explains how performing a life review helped her clarify goals and move ahead, and shows how we can do this too. In Prime Time, Jane Fonda offers an empowering vision for how to live your best life, for all of your life.
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Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda is an acclaimed author, actress, and activist known for her impactful contributions to literature and film. She has penned several books, including her memoir "My Life So Far" and the influential guide "What Can I Do?: My Path from Climate Despair to Action," which explores her journey of activism and environmental responsibility. Fonda's writing style is candid and reflective, often drawing from her personal experiences to engage readers in discussions about social justice and climate change. In addition to her literary accomplishments, Fonda has received numerous accolades for her work in film and television, solidifying her status as a multifaceted artist committed to meaningful change.
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- Authors
- Jane Fonda
- Published
- May 2012
- Publisher
- Random House Trade Paperbacks
- ISBN
- 0812978587
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 450
- Genres
- Healthy AgingSelf-HelpHealth and WellnessPersonal Growth
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