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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 14-Feb-14 16:51:26

How do you feel about getting older? Whether it's a pet peeve or, equally, something you like, let us know (in no more than two sentences) and you could appear in a brand new novel.

Pan Macmillan publishers want to get a snapshot of real women’s feelings about ageing. A selection of these will be included in the new book The Time of our Lives by Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller Maeve Haran.

You might remember Maeve as the author of 90’s smash hit Having It All, a novel that sparked huge debate about whether women could work and have a family, and much more besides. As well as being a brilliant read, her new book is about four friends in their early sixties, and the new issues they face, twenty years older than the protagonists of Having it All.

Everyone who posts a comment will be entered into a draw to win one of 20 exclusive early reading copies of The Time of Their Lives, and everyone whose comments are used will be entered into a draw to win a luxury forest cabin break for four people – details HERE.

We also have an exclusive extract from the book which you can read here.

sue01 Thu 20-Feb-14 06:50:23

I would really love to revisit my youth with the experience... and yes, the wisdom I've gained over the past 60 odd years. Actually can I have my younger body back too please ? I'd appreciate it more second time round !

bigman13 Thu 20-Feb-14 00:45:47

Don't worry about old age ,It doesn't last long

lucy120606 Thu 20-Feb-14 00:12:56

Even though I am quite young to be a grandma, (my step daughter's got 2 boys) I've always been the youngest, youngest of 2 brothers and a sister, youngest in the year at school, hanging around with older people growing up. But all of a sudden...I'm having to think hang on I'm getting to old to wear that dress, my mother telling me I'm not 25 anymore and its all a bit odd....but I'm going to enjoy every minute, irrelevant of age you never know which day could be your last and its all about living life to the full

knitnut Wed 19-Feb-14 19:01:47

I'm quite happy about getting older as I can see my family grow and develop. I am so proud of them. The only downfall is the odd ache and pain that comes with age, but I suppose you can't have everything.

kittylester Wed 19-Feb-14 16:54:41

Today, my 90 year old mother told me that I don't look bad for my age! confused

pmillington Wed 19-Feb-14 15:01:37

Why am I still getting spots???

annemac101 Wed 19-Feb-14 14:22:32

Hurtling towards my sixties I now realise,I'm never going to be a size ten,I'm never going to learn the right way to put my make up on and I'm never going to look any younger, and do you know what,I don't care,I'm happy as I am.

Gagagran Wed 19-Feb-14 11:28:53

The past is history and the future's a mystery. Today is a gift which is why it's called the present.

harrigran Wed 19-Feb-14 10:22:02

I am just happy that I reached the age I am and have grandchildren that give endless joy. I have my health and a caring family, I couldn't wish for more.

ginny Wed 19-Feb-14 08:39:23

Getting old is better than the obvious alternative. Every day should be celebrated.

essexkit Wed 19-Feb-14 07:23:39

I have recently inherited 2 step grandchildren and delighted to say Gok Wan would be proud of me...they are often mistaken for my offspring : )

tompob Wed 19-Feb-14 06:02:34

getting older is certainly tiresome, the things I did with ease now take some effort, I can still do most things it just takes too long

RoseyGem89 Wed 19-Feb-14 02:04:02

Getting older means you no longer walk on water, but rather wade through memories, fishing for wisdom.

grannybiker Tue 18-Feb-14 22:29:04

I never had the body of a goddess, so I haven't mourned the loss of my glorious youth in the same manner as some of my peers!

I'm also much more confident and comfortable in my own skin now I'm a Grandma who's adored by small adored ones, but still get a lie in and time to read a book!

MamaCaz Tue 18-Feb-14 21:09:40

I'm making up for lost time, getting more confident, daring, relaxed and outspoken - childish even - all the time. It makes life much more fun, so long may it continue!

amandajosie Tue 18-Feb-14 20:31:28

Growing older makes my imagination happily soar as I tell stories to the grandchildren. Mermaid Granny swum in a hot tub.

Ana Tue 18-Feb-14 19:11:12

Well, if you were born in 1966 KevF you're certainly younger than most of us! grin

KevF1966 Tue 18-Feb-14 19:05:34

Haven't you heard? Getting older is the new younger!

Billu Tue 18-Feb-14 18:12:09

I'm just growing older without realising it! Live each day as it comes and take life day by day. I firmly believe "You are only as old as you want to be"

londonmail Tue 18-Feb-14 17:35:24

my mother says the effect of age does not kick in till you are 70

philroseman Tue 18-Feb-14 17:24:58

Going to the Doctors, Arthritis, aches and pains, Hospitals - none of this happened before I was 60. I now tend to believe that life is finite so enjoy it one day at a time

kittylester Tue 18-Feb-14 17:05:58

52 year old gilly, I should be so lucky! grin

gillybob Tue 18-Feb-14 15:57:25

I still dream the dreams of a sixteen year old and think the thoughts of a twenty nine year old, so why is it when I look in the mirror I see a fifty two year old staring back at me? Who is she and what on earth has she been through to look like that? confused

treboreuk Tue 18-Feb-14 12:51:38

getting older does'nt really bother me as i have my lovely hubby to enjoy it with.
its more about missing my youth than getting old really

wallers5 Tue 18-Feb-14 11:26:29

I am lucky in that I have a younger partner & he is good with his complements! I am kept very busy by my two youngest grand daughters & although they are exhausting, I do get a feel good factor from helping out. I don't enjoy the aches & pains but as long as I keep healthy I will consider myself lucky.