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‘Never Say Die’: A Motto Americans Live By?

Business, Economics and Jobs

In her new book, “Never Say Die: The Myth and Marketing of the New Old Age,” author Susan Jacoby sets out to debunk the myths that it’s possible to avoid the hardships of old age. Is living longer always better? How do you define successful aging?

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