The Golden Rule by Lucy Pollock
In this empowering and deeply relatable book, Dr Lucy Pollock delves into the various challenges we face in the second half of life. Candid and compassionate, she shares stories of her patients, and of herself, to provide practical advice and support. A warm, reassuring guide that is unafraid to tackle rarely talked about topics, this book will aid you through many challenging situations, from sharing devastating news to medical consent and anxiety surrounding ageing. With a wealth of perspectives and positivity, Dr Lucy wants to make you feel confident that long lives can be fulfilling and happy.
The Golden Rule is part manifesto for better integration and appreciation between generations, and part reflection on a career spent looking after our elders, [. .] with good humour, sanity, wisdom and quite a few jokes . . . her messages are clear and I’d love to see them headline every statement on health policy . . . [Lucy] offers advice not just on how to live to a ripe old age but also how to enjoy it * The Times *
Compassionate and wise, it makes for empowering reading * Observer *
If you are old or care for someone old, or indeed intend to become old one day yourself, please read this beautifully written book. With wisdom, clarity and kindness, Lucy Pollock generously shares what she has learned from caring for elderly people professionally and in her own life. Rich with everyday stories, The Golden Rule will inspire you to think differently about your own ageing and everyone else's. * John Launer *
The impression you have is how much you’d want Pollock as your medical practitioner * Daily Mail *
Beautiful and wise, filled with characters I know living through situations I recognise, filtered through the kindness of thoughtful storytelling * Kathryn Mannix, author of With the End in Mind *
Compassionate and wise, it makes for empowering reading * Observer *
If you are old or care for someone old, or indeed intend to become old one day yourself, please read this beautifully written book. With wisdom, clarity and kindness, Lucy Pollock generously shares what she has learned from caring for elderly people professionally and in her own life. Rich with everyday stories, The Golden Rule will inspire you to think differently about your own ageing and everyone else's. * John Launer *
The impression you have is how much you’d want Pollock as your medical practitioner * Daily Mail *
Beautiful and wise, filled with characters I know living through situations I recognise, filtered through the kindness of thoughtful storytelling * Kathryn Mannix, author of With the End in Mind *
Lucy Pollock has long been grateful for the guidance offered by an early boss, who hoped she would not be offended if he suggested she should specialise in geriatric medicine. Having trained at Cambridge and Bart’s Hospital, Lucy is now a Consultant Geriatrician in Somerset. She has been working with older people for 30 years, and has learned useful things about life from a great many older people.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780241593516 |
| Title | The Golden Rule |
| Author | Lucy Pollock |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Michael Joseph |
| Year published | 2024-07-11 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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