Aging in High Heels
After being diagnosed with stage IV cancer, Beverlye Hyman Fead found a passion talking to cancer patients, giving back inspiration, writing books, making documentaries, and now focusing her time explaining her breakthrough generation, the "new old" that she is proud to be part of.
This book is part memoir and part inspiration, dealing with the subject of health, death of loved ones, forgetting, doctors' appointments, travel, exercise, nutrition, and more as you age. It is written with humor, and sometimes melancholy. It will resonate with those from their 50s through their 90s, clarifying what it's like to be not quite what you used to be but maybe more in a whole different way. This book tells the story of dealing with a disease, in this case, stage IV cancer, while growing older, managing to keep active physically and mentally, and finding time to help others, pay it forward, and share wonderful walks and laughter with friends.
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What People Are Saying
Beverlye Hyman Fead is an 81 year old force of nature whose book is brimming with inspiration and good advice on how to face aging well. Her book is a lesson for the ages, for all of us who are fortunate enough to be aging."
- Susan Peschin, President and Ceo, Alliance for Aging Research
"A joy, every page...you have so much to share. No one really knows who we are until we put it into words. You are a fabulour writer. You took me right into your heart and soul...your fear and struggles. You will help and inspire so many people. Beautiful!"
-Linda Evans, star of Dynasty and author of Recipe for Life
"Aging in high heels should be read by women from their twenties and beyod. Its got all the tools that women need toachieve longer, sexier and more passionate lives!"
-Judy Foreman, Journalist
"Beverlye's warm, candid writing style makes her relatable and real, along with brave and inspiring. I feel better about the aging process because of this wonderful book. Beverlye is a trail blazer who sheds a welcoming light on the aging path. There will be challenges, surprises and many blessings ahead. Beverlye's thoughtful ideas assure the reader that the best is yet to come."
-Diana Loomans
Kathy Elson of Creative Visions interviewing Beverlye Hyman Fead about her new book, "Aging in High Heels".
"Yours is an amazing story, full of humility and spunk and old Los Angeleshistory--you bring a forgotten Beverly Hills alive--you bring communities of women into focus--you do so much and you do it with a nuance that makes you the woman everyone wants to know, befriend, marry, be thier mother, grandmother, put her art in their rooms."
-Alice Randall, songwriter and author of Soul Food Love and The Wind Done Gone
Kathy Elson of Creative Visions interviewing Beverlye Hyman Fead about her new book, "Aging in High Heels".
Reviews
"I truly believe the way to talk to children about cancer is to be open and honest."
-Dr. Otis Brawley, American Cancer Society
"The book is a helpful vehicle to get parents or grandparents to talk to their kids about the medical and emotional aspects of cancer."
-Washington Post
"What a thoughtful and well written book that covers a difficult topic! They have turned a sad and challenging subject into an opportunity for family's to come together. The added perspective of the greanddaughter in this book makes it all the more real. Thank goodness they took the time to share their experience with us grateful readers!"
-J.P. Elliot, Amazon Review
Nana, What's Cancer?
Tessa is a 10-year-old girl who wants to understand the confusing world of cancer and then to be able to explain it to other children. She embarks on her quest by asking questions of her Nana, whose answers are designed to both ease children’s fears and provide them with factual information.
Winner
2010 National Health Information Award, Gold
2010 Mom's Choice Award, Gold, Children's Picture Books - Health and Safety
Finalist
2011 Next Generation Indie Book Award, Children's Juvenile Non-Fiction
2010 National Indie Excellence Award, Children's Nonfiction
2009 USA Best Books Award, Children's Nonfiction
CNN: Nana, What's Cancer?
I Can Do This
Poems, painintgs, and reflections chronile a cancer surviors experiences and lessons of her first year attling the illlness. In addition to providing real hope for anyone diagnosed with cancer, Hyman Fead offers valuable insight into what is required from family, friends and other loved ones. Most importantly she deftly avoids didacticism, leading by example with a writing style that is heartening and effective. A slim volume of much-needed love and medicine.
Reviews
Beverlye's collection of poems and reflections captures what most people with a serious illness feel but can not put into words. Written by a gifted observer of life, it is a moving experience for fellow patients or others in the healthcare business to read.
-Dr. Kurt Ransohoff, Director of Sansum Clinic
Santa Barbara, California
In spirit of wonderful family and medical support, many cancer patients will from time to time find themselves alone on their journey. With I Can Do This, Beerlye Hyman Fead offers an additional source of inspiration and hope.
-Rob Lowe, Actor/Cancer Activist