The Old Gals' Bucket List by Karen King
The
Old Gals' Bucket List by Karen King is a wonderful,
heartwarming, encouraging and endearing story about learning to stand up
for yourself. As I am close in age
to these women, I found myself questioning some of my own decisions about my
life lately after reading this book. Age is only a number and I can do almost
anything at my age that I wish to do. This is a light-hearted and fun read
about learning to live again as you are never too old to have fun.
Sandra unexpectedly lost
her husband eight months ago. Her son was just promoted and is moving his
family to another city. He wants her to sell her house and move to the city
with him; moving into a retirement home. Life has been on hold until she bumps
into an old friend, Patti, she used to work with but had moved away, has moved
back and they ran into each other at the bus top. Patti is a cancer survivor
and determined to now make her life count; and is on her way to get a tattoo.
Sandra asks if she would like her to go with her for support, and she said yes.
This is a turning point as the pair decides to make a bucket list and then start
working through it. At
the advice of Patti’s granddaughter, Kit, and with her guidance, these “old” gals
record their bucket lists and their adventures in checking off
items on their lists, as well as occasionally add an item or two on Instagram; thus “The Old Gals' Bucket List”
begins.
We see the ladies
get their first tattoo, learn to swim, fly on a plane, and conquer many other
fears. It was amazing to see the changes in them, but also the people who
followed them, and were inspired to join them in making a bucket list. Soon, Sandra and Patti are having new
adventures, getting tattoos, tackling old fears, and finding unexpected friends.
Patti’s brother, Keith, recently had a heart attack and worries it will happen
again. Watching Patti and Sandra, during their visit to see him in Spain, he
and his wife Mary witness the fun his sister is having, brings him out of his
shell.
These old gals
aren’t about to let life pass them by. They have learned that and there is
still life out there, after a loss, or making it through something like cancer,
or being lonely. If anyone knows how to make the most of every day, it’s this
crew. A wonderfully written story, that showcases the strength,
compassion and tenacity of the older generation and that it’s never too late to
take a chance, try something new, age means nothing when you are looking to make a difference,
you can't let your "old" age stop you from doing anything you'd like;
grab life by the horns, carpe diem, seize the day and enjoy the life you deserve.
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