The centenarians interviewed for this collection have some fascinating ideas to explain their longevity, and do so with warmth and wit. They are a diverse group, from various parts of Australia - some have lived all their lives in the country, others in the city; some are battlers and others have few money worries. Their charming stories are laced with humour and often great sadness as they recall living through such monumental life experiences as the Great Depression and two world wars.
As advances in medicine and public health continue, experts predict more and more people will live beyond a hundred years. In this insightful book are the remarkable stories of twenty-four ordinary people and their extraordinarily long lives.
