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“From the moment I picked up your book until I laid it down, I was convulsed with laughter. Some day I intend on reading it.”—Groucho Marx

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A Revue of Reviews!

This Primer is sassy, saucy, bold, and very wise…timely, funny and right on.

It should be required reading for all Couples Therapists and Couples!"

—David Peters, Ph.D., Psychologist, Couples Therapist for 45 years

I highly recommend this fun read.

Irene writes with a vivacious spirit of love for oneself, one’s mates, and one’s girlfriends. Tips are given with a humorous bent, but enough seriousness to be taken to heart, e.g., The Genitals Test; the TA-DA list = self care; living without regrets. Loving and improving relationships are the heart and soul of this book. This Sassy Primer is all about optimizing and honoring your crone-self.—Lake Garren, APRN, Wellness Coach

Wow! This “Primer is definitely not “prim.”

It is a sassy, brassy, hoot that really surprised me with it’s crazy-interesting, zany way of looking at the “age-old” question of how a woman can best get-along with her man, especially as she/he gets older.

I laughed, I took notes, I underlined and shared some of the advice and tips with my sister, as well as sending her the book.

I read the book slowly, in stages....there’s a lot to absorb and think about. I especially tuned into the importance and value of developing a strong sisterhood of friends....”Precious Old Dames”! I am fortunate to be part of a sisterhood, I call my “tribe” and I also have a special friend, a Sister of my Heart. Sisters such as these women get me though the tough times and well as sharing in the delight of the good times .

One of the most important things I got out of this book is....”Acceptance”. Accepting myself, finding my own voice....and building a compatible and loving relationship with my partner by accepting him, just as he is.....not trying to change him.

There is a playful tone throughout the book that makes it fun to read. It’s an ultra-wise, whirlwind read with lots to learn and apply about being in relationship as we get older. I am sending copies to some of my friends , who are also “Precious Old Dames”!

—Madelaine Gray, photographer, occupational therapist

5 Stars. Keep this book handy.

This is a great and very creative reference to pick up and read in whatever order suits you. It is fun and at the same time insightful and thought provoking. If you are not caring for an aging human male partner that is not an excuse for not having this book handy. Are you caring for an aging parent? Do you truly appreciate and value your POD (Precious Old Dames) friendships? This book has something for you. —Telluride Joy

5 Stars. A fun, relaxing read.

A very funny, sassy, laugh-out-loud read. I enjoyed it.—Margaret Grimes

The funniest book I’ve ever read.
Tongue and cheek .....Just jam packed with hysterical reality.
For everyone and especially for those of us with our retired husbands home😍-all day-🤪.

—Randy Sherman Wignall

5 Stars.The Perfect Gift!

I love giving this book to my almost retirement age friends as a primer to what might be in their future. It's fun to read, fun to talk about and fun to go back to as a reference. Irene… (is) spot on with reliable stories and facts about how we age. Read it once for the laughs and then read it again to gain perspective! Enjoy it for yourself and then keep gifting it to your friends. And Irene loves to hear back from her readers. —Patricia Dubroof

Wild, Witty, and Wise!

Brilliant, thoughtful, and full look at life as we age. I thoroughly enjoyed the insigt & practical tips on how to get through with humor and heart. A must read for women (and men) of a certain age!—C. Warren

Precious Old Dames are mad about this book

(and perhaps about their Aging Human Male?)

as they write rave reviews…

“I am living this book! The anecdotes were snatched from my kitchen and my bedroom!”