YOU: Staying Young

The two authors read alternate sections of this encyclopedic guide to keeping our bodies and minds young. Even when their enthusiasm sounds exaggerated or unrefined, what stands out is their sincerity and obvious connection with their audience. Their unprofessional voices are strangely enjoyable. With entertaining examples and analogies, they show how preventing the diseases of old age is only part of staying young. They offer detailed explanations of 14 biological processes that work together to impact the rate at which we age. They emphasize the power of our cells to rejuvenate themselves and to slow down the decline dictated by our genetics, our environment, and our family culture. Comes with a printable PDF file describing a well-organized 14-day plan of action. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine

Johnny Heller makes this down-to-earth lesson fun with his energetic delivery. He's a cheerleader for the fine research and thinking in this book, and yet he never sounds like he's lapsing into a sales mode. His enthusiasm, as well as his consistency over the almost 11-hour production, makes the audio more accessible than the author-narrated abridged production reviewed recently (though this full-length version omits the printable charts and plans). The writing is concise and practical, and the examples and analogies appealingly vivid--almost setting a new standard for clarity and usefulness. Organized around 14 biological processes, this essential lesson provides all the guidance you'll ever need to delay aging and enjoy the later years of your life. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine