Hot Granny: Fabulous at 50, 60, and Beyond!

October 16, 2008 at 11:54 a.m.
Hot Granny: Fabulous at 50, 60, and Beyond!
Hot Granny: Fabulous at 50, 60, and Beyond!

By Jill Williams

This adorable little book introduces us to the "Hot Granny" potential in every woman aged 50 plus. A Hot Granny isn't someone who dresses and acts like she's 20; no, a Hot Granny has sass and style, knows what she wants and how to be happy, without trying to act like she's still a teenager. A Hot Granny doesn't let herself turn into someone to be dismissed as they age. A Hot Granny knows her worth and values life and personal connections.

Want to know what makes a woman look and feel like a Hot Granny? Find out on page 55. Then go to page 73 for "Hot Granny's Rules for Loving a Guy with Gray Hair." Also included are suggestions on where to find quality friends to bring you up, not down. Also, sources for finding a volunteer opportunity that you'll really care about; where to find men and the realities of dating in your golden years. She needn't be a grandmother at all, but still qualifies as a granny by caring about the next generation.

The author herself is a Hot Granny, grandmother of 12, syndicated newspaper columnist, radio show host, cookbook author, and gerontologist. The author wants women to be Hot Grannies to fulfill their dreams later in life, and take good care of themselves as well. She describes ways to accomplish these tasks, and offers ideas from over 100 other Hot Grannies on everything from how to connect with the younger generation, to how to spice up one's love life.

Inspiring women over 50, whether single, married, or divorced, to reach their full "Hot Granny" potential of living life well, the author offers practical advice on how to stay happy, healthy, and sexy well into your golden years. She even recommends fixing the cataracts and replacing the knee if necessary, instead of hobbling blindly into obscurity.

As a woman in her 30's often bogged down with responsibilities to children, school, and home, I was eager to read about a time when a woman has only herself (mainly) and her mate to please, and can focus on fulfilling her dreams and can become a Hot Granny in the process. Presented in a straightforward but light-hearted manner, there are tips and tricks for every woman to follow to feel better about themselves and be happier, healthier, and sexier well into their golden years. The lighthearted illustrations really bring the material to life. Pocket sized book, perfect for gift giving to the Hot Granny you know, or the Hot Granny-in-waiting. I enjoyed reading this book, and any woman would probably enjoy it as well, no matter her age, Hot Granny or not.

Jill does laundry for a 7 year old who thinks he's too old for toys, a 5 year old gymnast, a 5 year old niece who has joined the family, and a 3 year old computer whiz. She also occasionally irons her husband's suits. In between loads, Jill loves to read.