A Book List for #AgeismAwarenessDay and beyond: Before we #TalkAboutAgeism, let's help others learn more about it
Janine Vanderburg
Keynote Speaker, Writer, Trainer and Consultant committed to Slaying the #Ageism Dragon. ?? Topics: Ageism | Reframing Aging | Creating Age-Friendly Workplaces | Benefits to Business & Brands of Being Age-Inclusive
Hi, everyone!
Today is #AgeismAwarenessDay, sponsored in the U.S. by the American Society on Aging (ASA) and as someone who talks about ageism every day, I couldn't be more thrilled.
I'm about to facilitate a workshop/presentation on Ending Ageism Together for ASA, and one of the things I'll be talking about is the importance of preaching beyond the choir, as well as the importance of micro-actions, small steps that anyone can take to reduce ageism.
One of them is to host or schedule a book club conversation about ageism, in a public library, bookstore or other setting where we can reach people who are NOT the usual suspects (you know who you are).
My Anti-Ageism Reading List
And here is a list of books that would be excellent for these conversations:
Released in 2024
Sky Bergman's Lives Well Lived
Jeanette Leardi's Aging Sideways
Released in 2022
Becca Levy's Breaking the Age Code
Tracy Gendron's Ageism Unmasked
And--from the OG of ageism
Ashton Applewhite's This Chair Rocks
Suggested by readers!
Bonnie Marcus' Not Done Yet
Ellie Berger's Ageism at Work
What are your favorites?
If you have other books about ageism (not about longevity generally or aging well, etc.) you'd like to recommend, please let me know in the comments.
Yes, together we can #EndAgeism!
Guiding Midlife Professionals toward their next career chapter by leveraging their strengths | Certified Life & YouMap? Coach | Career & Life Transitions | Course Designer & Workshop Facilitator
1 个月Thank you for sharing this book list and reminding us about taking "micro-actions"--all those small steps add up and make a difference!
Leadership Coach | Speaker | Entrepreneur | I help successful executives & owners bridge the gap between achievement and fulfillment | Happiness Expert | Faith-driven Leadership Strategist
1 个月I love the idea of taking micro actions, since this makes it so much easier for more people effortlessly get involved with ending Ageism.
Thanks Janine Vanderburg for including me in your list. I am deeply honored. I love all the work that you do. Your activism around ageism is truly inspiring.
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1 个月I haven't considered any of these books but will check them out thanks!
Business Development -South East Asia - Quest Personal Care Global | Founder - The Greypreneur Movement | AI advocate & Trainer | Consultant | Advisor & Mentor to SUSS Silver / Impact & DiVE Venture Builder Program
1 个月Thanks for sharing