The Older I Get…
How I repowered my life
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Fern Britton
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Fern Britton
About this listen
Brought to you by Penguin.
Fern had recently entered her 60s when a series of life-altering events threw her into the eye of the storm. Both her parents passed away, her 20-year marriage ended, and the pandemic was looming.
Faced with an uncertain future, Fern decided that if she wanted to start over, now was the time. She moved to Cornwall, where she reconnected with her true self and instead of fearing getting older, she chose to create a glorious new life full of friendship, fun and adventure.
Fern explores the joy and challenges of aging with warmth and humour. She reflects back on all she has learnt, from enduring tough times to embracing new opportunities and learning how to be kinder to herself. This wasn’t a moment of empowerment, for that would suggest she never had any power to begin with. As women, we often put our needs aside, and she feels strongly that it’s time for us to repower and rediscover our happiness.
In The Older I Get, join Fern as she candidly shares her experiences of grief and loss, rebuilding confidence and exploring new passions, as well as the importance of finding friends you can put the world to rights with over a couple of Cosmos.
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- Mrs C.
- 10-12-24
A gentle and interesting read
Beautifully read by Fern Britton and so relatable. Kindness, strength and being brave shone through as key elements throughout.
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-12-24
Fern
Nothin the wisdom and courage of a beautiful person and her lovely voice beautiful lady
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- Elaine R.
- 10-12-24
Powerfully encouraging
What a wonderful and encouraging conversation. I felt as though Fern was sitting in my car with me on my journeys. Laughing out loud I was chatting back in agreement. I'm ready to repower, thank you Fern.
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- Steve Markham
- 08-11-24
Lessons in repowerment
I have long held a desire to sit down for a good old natter with Fern Britton over a mug of tea and a slice of cake and, after listening to the audible version of this book, this ambition has not waned.
Just as one should never judge a book by its cover one should also not take for granted the warm and friendly persona Fern conveys on television. We are often urged to be kind as everyone may be facing a battle we know nothing about. Here she lays bare, with remarkable candour, her fears about growing older, her traumas, her battle to cope with lockdown and her quest to repower herself whilst inspiring others to do the same. All this is presented with the warmth, the honesty and the integrity we have come to expect from her.
If I have one niggle it’s that the blurb accompanying the book appears to suggest it is aimed primarily at women and, indeed, she rightfully writes from a female perspective but I disagree that this book is ‘only for women’ and prospective readers should not assume that it is. I’m convinced her wise (and often humorous) words will resonate with anyone over 60 (and I’m definitely over 60) and there are poignant moments as well as laugh out loud bits (I’ll just make brief reference to a plate of biscuits) that will have you nodding in agreement. In short, what she has to say makes sense - perfect sense and will encourage the reader/listener to think about taking stock of their own lives.
I don’t doubt this book will find its way under the Christmas tree in many a household this year; it’s an intelligent, honest, uplifting read albeit a stark departure from her fictional work and, having bought and enjoyed the audio version, I fervently hope a copy makes its way to mine.
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- S A Fawcett
- 22-11-24
Excellent
Beautifully told and well said. A book for all women and enlightened males to read and seek to understand.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-12-24
Down to earth!
Loved this... humourous, sensible, gentle interesting...good lessons for getting the most out of life.
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- kaz
- 22-11-24
Excellent
Loved listening to fern she has always inspired me I’m 64 and have lost my parents and it was lovely listening to how she coped losing hers
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- H. Walker
- 05-01-25
So relatable and such an inspiring book, thank you Fern!
I love how honest and open Fern is and this book has opened my eyes to my own life experiences and feelings, you truly are an inspiration Fern and a huge thank you for being you, the lovely lady that you are.
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-11-24
Honesty and Wit
I have read Fern's biography and her other fictional novels and have loved all of them, she has a wonderful way of pulling you in and you laugh along with her as if your old friends.
Finding myself at 53 at a bit of a career crossroads i needed this! Thankyou Fern i honestly feel energised and Re-Powered
and didnt want it to end.
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- Rebecca conroy
- 09-11-24
A hug in a book. I loved it!
I have had this book pre ordered for months and it didn't disapoint. I listened to it all in one day, I didn't want to put it down. I especially enjoyed listening to fern read it, she has such a warm and welcoming voice, it felt like I was having a chat with a friend. A real hug I a book. It was so relatable and reassuring with some great tips and lovely story's. I will enjoy listening to this again and again.
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