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Keep Going and Like It
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How to be as glamorous in December as you were in May by Marjorie Hillis Roulston author of Live Alone and Like It.
"It is my ardent hope that women of all ages will read and take to heart this gay and sagacious book" says noted editor and author Agnes Rogers. "Although it is addressed to those in their sixties and over, younger women will profit by it too. They will be that age themselves one day and it's well to be prepared."
A high-style, sophisticated approach to making a life for yourself after 60, 70 and even 80, Keep Going and Like It is dedicated to the precept that life definitely needn't slow down at those ages - and may well begin at them. Throughout all aspects of her life, the sexagenarian who's willing can keep herself interested and interesting. "Of all the 'how-to' books perhaps the saddest are those concerned with 'How to be a Woman''", notes Elizabeth Janeway. "Marjorie Roulston isn't writing about that, but about how to be a person. In this field she is an expert..."
Containing advice, inspriration and personal experience, Keep Going and Like It covers health, beauty, fashion, interior decoration, even relationships with children and grandchildren. Mrs Roulston discusses the important areas of male and female friendships along with travel, outside activities and entertainment, all illustrated by a series of charming light verses.
How to be as glamorous in December as you were in May by Marjorie Hillis Roulston author of Live Alone and Like It.
"It is my ardent hope that women of all ages will read and take to heart this gay and sagacious book" says noted editor and author Agnes Rogers. "Although it is addressed to those in their sixties and over, younger women will profit by it too. They will be that age themselves one day and it's well to be prepared."
A high-style, sophisticated approach to making a life for yourself after 60, 70 and even 80, Keep Going and Like It is dedicated to the precept that life definitely needn't slow down at those ages - and may well begin at them. Throughout all aspects of her life, the sexagenarian who's willing can keep herself interested and interesting. "Of all the 'how-to' books perhaps the saddest are those concerned with 'How to be a Woman''", notes Elizabeth Janeway. "Marjorie Roulston isn't writing about that, but about how to be a person. In this field she is an expert..."
Containing advice, inspriration and personal experience, Keep Going and Like It covers health, beauty, fashion, interior decoration, even relationships with children and grandchildren. Mrs Roulston discusses the important areas of male and female friendships along with travel, outside activities and entertainment, all illustrated by a series of charming light verses.
119 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 1967
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About the author
Marjorie Hillis
9 books27 followersMarjorie Hillis was the second child of Annie Louise Patrick Hillis of Marengo, Illinois, and Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis of Magnolia, Indiana, both authors. Mrs. Hillis wrote The American Woman and Her Home (1911). Dr. Hillis was a famed, though sometimes controversial, clergyman who had served as pastor of Plymouth Congressional Church, Brooklyn, from 1899 to 1924. Miss Hillis had a brother, Richard Dwight Hillis (born 1888) and a sister, Nathalie Louise (born 1900). The Hillis' resided for many years in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Hillis passed away in 1929, Mrs. Hillis not far behind in 1930.
Educated expensively at a private school for girls, Miss Dana’s in Morristown, New Jersey, Miss Hillis spent a year abroad before going to work for Vogue.
Hillis worked for Vogue for over twenty years, beginning as a captions writer for the pattern book and working her way up to assistant editor of the magazine itself. In 1936 she wrote Live Alone and Like It, the superlative guide for 'bachelor ladies'. Although determined to write a "how-to" book, Miss Hillis was not sure initially exactly what topic she would cover. She found that the “how to please a man” angle had already been pretty well covered, so decided to write about how a women living alone could have a “cheerful life.” The concept was a somewhat shocking one, and Miss Hillis found herself a media sensation. “Sophisticated Miss Hillis honestly believes there are advantages in a husbandless state!" one critic wrote. It was an instant bestseller and was followed by Orchids on Your Budget.
She was the champion of bachelor girls everywhere until she got married on August 1937 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, to Thomas H Roulston, the widowed owner of a Brooklyn grocery store chain. She was 48 years old and many of her fans at the time were indignant considering her new status from Miss to Mrs a betrayal.
Educated expensively at a private school for girls, Miss Dana’s in Morristown, New Jersey, Miss Hillis spent a year abroad before going to work for Vogue.
Hillis worked for Vogue for over twenty years, beginning as a captions writer for the pattern book and working her way up to assistant editor of the magazine itself. In 1936 she wrote Live Alone and Like It, the superlative guide for 'bachelor ladies'. Although determined to write a "how-to" book, Miss Hillis was not sure initially exactly what topic she would cover. She found that the “how to please a man” angle had already been pretty well covered, so decided to write about how a women living alone could have a “cheerful life.” The concept was a somewhat shocking one, and Miss Hillis found herself a media sensation. “Sophisticated Miss Hillis honestly believes there are advantages in a husbandless state!" one critic wrote. It was an instant bestseller and was followed by Orchids on Your Budget.
She was the champion of bachelor girls everywhere until she got married on August 1937 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, to Thomas H Roulston, the widowed owner of a Brooklyn grocery store chain. She was 48 years old and many of her fans at the time were indignant considering her new status from Miss to Mrs a betrayal.
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
April 4, 2023
Not as good as Live Alone And Like It but still quite fun. I enjoyed the tips on downsizing and interior decorating the most, and the chapter on how to act with grandchildren was surprisingly interesting. Sadly, the "case study" format of her earlier books was done away with in favour of verses which didn't float my boat. The somewhat stilted chapter on men and sex was amusing but outdated in pretty much all respects... Men are apparently prone to hypochondria as they get older but in my experience they are prone to increasing stages of neglect of their health. Men are also apparently terrified of getting trapped into another marriage by any widow or divorcee they come across, however that might be a hang up from the "extra women" days. Advice on entertaining is quite outdated but fun and quirky, with all the suggestions of games to play after dinner. E.g. read out extracts from famous speeches (like Edward VIII's abdication speech or speeches from Shakespeare's works) and have your guests guess who made the speeches.
March 8, 2024
I have read too many books lately about getting old.
So sad how much worse this 1967 book is than her 1936 classic Live Alone and Like It, which I adore. Much of the advice here relies upon having money, though the are no actual budgets as in her previous works. There are also no charming surprises here, especially not in the horrid chapter on the opposite sex.
But worst of all are the poems. Dear God she wrote an entire novel in verse!
The only good thing about this book is the peek at how an older woman viewed the "current changes."
So sad how much worse this 1967 book is than her 1936 classic Live Alone and Like It, which I adore. Much of the advice here relies upon having money, though the are no actual budgets as in her previous works. There are also no charming surprises here, especially not in the horrid chapter on the opposite sex.
But worst of all are the poems. Dear God she wrote an entire novel in verse!
The only good thing about this book is the peek at how an older woman viewed the "current changes."
January 13, 2025
Often and obviously outdated, but Hillis's extremely charming voice is still here. Enjoyed it a lot.
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