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Shobhaa at Sixty: Secrets of Getting it Right at Any Age
Shobhaa Dé is known to live life by her own rules. Declaring sixty ‘the new forty’, she shares some of her most intimate secrets that are valuable at any age. From beauty tips, dealing with anxiety and ageing to spiritual quests and seeking solace and tranquility, Shobhaa wants you to have a joyous and fulfilling existence. In Shobhaa at Sixty, she helps the reader rejuvenate their life, giving wise, honest, and practical advice on how to cope with the daily challenges and stresses we face in today’s fast-paced world. She shares her own experiences from her life spanning six decades, claiming the inspiration for penning this book was, in her own words, ‘to free people from the cage of age’.
Whether it’s flagging levels of confidence or diminishing stamina, Shobhaa with her trademark wit and insight provides the perfect antidote. Laying great emphasis on family values and ties, she stresses on making each passing decade more meaningful and enriching while taking the time to enjoy the small pleasures of life.
Leading by example, Shobhaa shows us just how much we have to look forward to, no matter what our age!
Whether it’s flagging levels of confidence or diminishing stamina, Shobhaa with her trademark wit and insight provides the perfect antidote. Laying great emphasis on family values and ties, she stresses on making each passing decade more meaningful and enriching while taking the time to enjoy the small pleasures of life.
Leading by example, Shobhaa shows us just how much we have to look forward to, no matter what our age!
212 pages, Paperback
First published January 9, 2010
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About the author
Shobhaa Dé
61 books154 followersShobha Rajadhyaksha known as Shobhaa Dé is an Indian columnist and novelist. She graduated from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai with a degree in psychology. After making her name as a model, she began a career in journalism in 1970, during the course of which she founded and edited three magazines – Stardust, Society, and Celebrity.
In the 1980s, she contributed to the Sunday magazine section of the Times of India. In her columns, she used to explore the socialite life in Bombay lifestyles of the celebrities. At present, she is a freelance writer and columnist for several newspapers and magazines.
De is married to Dilip De, her second husband and they have six children from their first marriages. She lives in Cuffe Parade, Mumbai.
In the 1980s, she contributed to the Sunday magazine section of the Times of India. In her columns, she used to explore the socialite life in Bombay lifestyles of the celebrities. At present, she is a freelance writer and columnist for several newspapers and magazines.
De is married to Dilip De, her second husband and they have six children from their first marriages. She lives in Cuffe Parade, Mumbai.
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March 16, 2017
This books is about how Shobhaa De felt on turning 60, and how she built a positive outlook to her age. The start is good – with Shobhaa writing about how turning 60 felt uncomfortable – after it is the doorstep to old age. She then goes on write about how she built a positive attitude to age – be it being busy with her profession, family relationship, diet or her fitness regime.
The problem is that, though the book starts well, it goes into a very preachy tone in the middle and later sections. It would have been fine, had it been only about attitudes and behaviors. However, there are elaborate sections on diet and fitness as well. While the advice may still be valuable, there are better sources for reading about these topics. It would have been better had there been more discussions on her personal experiences – be it with people she dealt with professionally, family or friends.
I used to find Shobhaa’s fiction books to be good to relax with. This book, however, was a disappointment. It somehow comes across as a book written in a hurry.
The problem is that, though the book starts well, it goes into a very preachy tone in the middle and later sections. It would have been fine, had it been only about attitudes and behaviors. However, there are elaborate sections on diet and fitness as well. While the advice may still be valuable, there are better sources for reading about these topics. It would have been better had there been more discussions on her personal experiences – be it with people she dealt with professionally, family or friends.
I used to find Shobhaa’s fiction books to be good to relax with. This book, however, was a disappointment. It somehow comes across as a book written in a hurry.
July 25, 2023
When I travelled to India for work years ago, I'd purchase several books from the bestseller lists there, with an eye towards getting a different perspective on the country than what I got from my team in Bangalore. Shobhaa at Sixty was one of those titles. It was a disappointment.
This 'book' is a lite romp through Ms. De's current life including her diet, exercise regimen and other topics. To get a sense of this title, here is the first sentence from several chapters......
Chapter Two - Spirit and Spirituality "I have to admit I was never a religious person, but I like my daily rituals. I strongly believe in the power of prayer, and I pray selfishly when I need something."
Chapter Three - The Basics - Perhaps it had something to do with the fact that I started modeling at an early age - I was only seventeen. Even though modeling in those days was not as organized as it is today, it still required a certain level of discipline.
Interspersed throughout are koans like "If you can afford the luxury of a long soak in the bath tub, with an array of bath salts to choose from, nothing like it."
Sigh. Somebody paid to publish this.
This 'book' is a lite romp through Ms. De's current life including her diet, exercise regimen and other topics. To get a sense of this title, here is the first sentence from several chapters......
Chapter Two - Spirit and Spirituality "I have to admit I was never a religious person, but I like my daily rituals. I strongly believe in the power of prayer, and I pray selfishly when I need something."
Chapter Three - The Basics - Perhaps it had something to do with the fact that I started modeling at an early age - I was only seventeen. Even though modeling in those days was not as organized as it is today, it still required a certain level of discipline.
Interspersed throughout are koans like "If you can afford the luxury of a long soak in the bath tub, with an array of bath salts to choose from, nothing like it."
Sigh. Somebody paid to publish this.
January 2, 2017
Let's not confuse between this book and Shobha De's fiction. I haven't resd any of the latter. But I respect her for how she has maintained her health and energy levels through her sixties. And was curious to read her experience and insights as I move into the mid forties.
Nothing earth-shattering, but her writing here is authentic, individual and dare I say, wise. She is old school in the matters of this book (health, diet, exercise etc) and that's what I prefer over the neo-nonsense that abounds in the form of fads. Read on if you share the perspective. You won't miss much either if you don't.
Nothing earth-shattering, but her writing here is authentic, individual and dare I say, wise. She is old school in the matters of this book (health, diet, exercise etc) and that's what I prefer over the neo-nonsense that abounds in the form of fads. Read on if you share the perspective. You won't miss much either if you don't.
December 7, 2020
Shobhaa De writes about keeping oneself fit and how to cope up mental anxieties after sixty. Specifically written for women but even appealing to men also. Some really good tips explained on how to deal with aging women physical issues , dealing with finances, losing partner etc.. overall very good book for those on wondering how to go about life after sixty.
February 14, 2023
Mostly small pockets of advice from her life incidents/ phases.. won't hurt to follow.
April 28, 2016
Why would you scoff at someone showing off her knowledge just because she does not have a great image in public? We could still respect her for the things she knows and the fact that she wants to share. I found everything she's said in the book extremely relevant and useful in the longer run. A great, brief read.
July 29, 2014
if you're a fan of shobhaa's fiction, this is the absolute worst book you can pick up. this is a general advice for old people book, and might be a useful one then, but the "getting it right at any age" part is mostly clever copy to sell more books.
March 19, 2012
Was very ok !!
October 17, 2016
Light and easy to read book. Convinced to take good care of body and health.
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