The Red Hat Society (R)'s Laugh Lines
Stories of Inspiration and Hattitude
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2.7 • 3 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Life begins at 50! And the women of the Red Hat Society are proud of it. In The Red Hat Society's Laugh Lines. Sue Ellen Cooper and the women of the RHS celebrate the life experiences that have made them who they are today. Over the years, they've accumulated well-earned laugh lines and cry-lines from wonderfully funny, incredibly touching stories that will warm readers' hearts and touch their souls.
Just as there is so much more to each of these women than a purple outfit and a red hat, there's so much more to their lives than the RHS--"from their husbands, children, and grandchildren to living life fabulously after 50. This book is a collection of some of the most touching and funniest stories that they want to share with their sisters, and is filled with sidebars recommending their favorite books and movies. With contributions from members across the country, this collection is bound to thrill all Red Hatters--"and those who soon will be.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The Red Hat Society-named for a Jenny Joseph poem that encourages women to adopt more independence and daring as they age-continues its juggernaut with this follow-up to Cooper's bestseller, The Red Hat Society. "Queen Mother" Cooper founded the organization as a social club and support group for women over 50. Here, she collects somewhat amusing anecdotes from the 900,000 members world-wide, writing that Society members "know that there is nothing better than the sense of freedom and happiness that results from playing together." Most of the stories presented have the cheerful good humor of church bulletin gags and internet jokes. In fact, quite a few of the poems included in this volume are attributed to "author unknown, found on Internet." There are new Red Hat-friendly lyrics to well-known songs; wry anecdotes about aging, grandchildren and errant spouses; poignant stories about lost friends and family members; and several chapters devoted to the relationships between people and pets. Cooper relentlessly presents the Society in a positive light, and includes many members and chapters by name which, along with a large publicity push, should assure that this book will sell well with her favorite audience.
