I'm Wearing Tunics Now- On Growing Older, Better, and a Hell of a Lot Louder by Wendi Aarons

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An honest and hilarious memoir about second acts, self-acceptance, and celebrating what happens when a woman gets older, wiser, and a lot more excited by sales at Eileen Fisher. A late bloomer who came to her career later in life, humorist Wendi Aarons shares the joys, stumbles, and outfit mishaps she's experienced on her road to no longer giving a. It's a journey from chunky heels and bad choices from the juniors department to the panache of a comfortable linen tunic (metaphorically, but also literally), enjoying her second act and unapologetically chasing her dreams. With relatable personal anecdotes, an irresistible comedic voice, and inspirational takeaways, you, too, can find self-acceptance and also age-appropriate fashion pajamas, I'm Wearing Tunics Now is a comic memoir with humor and heart.

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    • Suggested age range- 10-18 Years
    • Format- Hardcover
    • Product dimension- 5.4" W x 8.3" H x 0.9" D
    • Genre- Humor
    • Publisher- Andrews McMeel Publishing, Publication date- 11-15-2022
    • Page count- 256
    • ISBN- 9781524873738

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2 years ago
from South Haven MI

Not So Much Humor as Braggy/Backbiting

I unfortunately purchased this book a week ago. The cover is the most humorous part of the book. I am now in my 50's and thought I would be able to relate and maybe gain a little wisdom. Not the case. It appears this author has always been judgmental of the people around her and has never cared what people think about her. In the span of her book (the parts I managed not to skip) she has not had any growth as a person. She was arrogant in her 30's and she is still arrogant in her 50's Don’t waste your money. If you really think this will be the book for you, read the first two chapters before you make a commitment. I am heading back to B&N today to return my copy.

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3 years ago

Memoir with cutting humor

<i>I’m Wearing Tunics Now</i> is Wendi Aarons’ memoir reflecting on being a middle-aged woman. The essays in this memoir had their ups and downs for me; there were some I enjoyed and some I didn’t care for. I think this book will be most enjoyable for 50-something women who enjoy cutting humor. Many thanks to NetGalley for providing me an audio ARC of this book.

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nbasham
3 years ago
from Austin, TX

Hilarious, validating and authentic

I was once an avid reader, but I've found it harder to sit down and read. I didn't have that problem with this book, however. I kept thinking during the day about how it would be OK to put off my other responsibilities so I could lose track of time and laugh and laugh and read parts out loud to my family (who may or may not have been able to relate). The author's self-effacing humor was so relatable. I was sad when the book was over! Off to buy copies for my friends now....

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NotTHATJen
3 years ago
from Austin, TX

No shame in the tunic game!

I adored this book. The writer makes you feel pulled in to her inner circle, where it is safe, snarky and loads of fun. I related so much to this book and I'm sure many of you will too. I'm tired of feeling invisible too, but I'm not ready to give up my sequins and velvet just yet. I feel less anxious about my fellow tunic agers now though, so for that I'm grateful! Aarons nailed the feeling we get as we age and accidentally find ourselves in the Reba section of Dilliards department store. If this sounds like something fun to read in a world that is CHAOTIC AF, give this a look. You'll feel like you are reading your bestie's journal because she trusts you with it. Looking forward to Aarons' next works already!

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