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Buy Now You Are Wonderful by Mary Kennedy, a celebration of age, freedom and wisdom from the much-loved Irish broadcaster. Order now at Chapters Bookstore.
What if growing older wasn''t about fading away, but finally stepping into your full power? Here, one of Ireland''s most beloved voices invites us to rethink what it is to age - personally, socially and spiritually. With warmth, openness and insight, Mary shares her own experience of growing older, alongside the reflections of wise and remarkable elders who have lived, strived and thrived through life''s seasons. Mary doesn''t shy away from the realities of ageing - loneliness, forgetfulness, slowing down - but she also celebrates the gifts of later life: greater freedom, self-understanding, and the quiet joy of prioritising your own needs.
She shows how age can be a time of healing, of returning to the past not to dwell on it but to liberate ourselves in the present. A beautiful celebration of the richness of age, and a reminder that the later chapters may be the most powerful of all.
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"What is Now You Are Wonderful about?
Now You Are Wonderful: A Celebration of Age, Freedom and Wisdom is Mary Kennedy’s warm reflection on growing older. It looks at the confidence, freedom and perspective that come with experience, and how to embrace every stage of life.
Who is Mary Kennedy?
Mary Kennedy is one of Ireland’s best-loved broadcasters. She’s known for presenting RTÉ’s Nationwide and for co-hosting the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin. She’s also the author of several books of personal reflection.
What other books has Mary Kennedy written?
Her earlier books include What Matters: Reflections on the Important Things in Life and Home Thoughts from the Heart. Like Now You Are Wonderful, both share gentle, personal wisdom on everyday life.
Can I order a book from Chapters Bookstore that’s out of stock?
Yes. Out-of-stock books are sent as soon as they come back in from our supplier. If a title becomes unavailable, we’ll let you know and refund you in full."
What if growing older wasn''t about fading away, but finally stepping into your full power? Here, one of Ireland''s most beloved voices invites us to rethink what it is to age - personally, socially and spiritually. With warmth, openness and insight, Mary shares her own experience of growing older, alongside the reflections of wise and remarkable elders who have lived, strived and thrived through life''s seasons. Mary doesn''t shy away from the realities of ageing - loneliness, forgetfulness, slowing down - but she also celebrates the gifts of later life: greater freedom, self-understanding, and the quiet joy of prioritising your own needs.
She shows how age can be a time of healing, of returning to the past not to dwell on it but to liberate ourselves in the present. A beautiful celebration of the richness of age, and a reminder that the later chapters may be the most powerful of all.
FAQs
"What is Now You Are Wonderful about?
Now You Are Wonderful: A Celebration of Age, Freedom and Wisdom is Mary Kennedy’s warm reflection on growing older. It looks at the confidence, freedom and perspective that come with experience, and how to embrace every stage of life.
Who is Mary Kennedy?
Mary Kennedy is one of Ireland’s best-loved broadcasters. She’s known for presenting RTÉ’s Nationwide and for co-hosting the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin. She’s also the author of several books of personal reflection.
What other books has Mary Kennedy written?
Her earlier books include What Matters: Reflections on the Important Things in Life and Home Thoughts from the Heart. Like Now You Are Wonderful, both share gentle, personal wisdom on everyday life.
Can I order a book from Chapters Bookstore that’s out of stock?
Yes. Out-of-stock books are sent as soon as they come back in from our supplier. If a title becomes unavailable, we’ll let you know and refund you in full."
- Publisher Name:Hodder & Stoughton
- Product Format:Hardback
- ISBN: 9781399756808
- Author:Kennedy, Mary
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