# How to Survive Old Age: A Tongue-in-Cheek Guide

> A funny gag gift book for a parent or grandparent: 96 pages of tongue-in-cheek survival advice and 21 full-colour illustrations, in hardback.

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## About this gift

Tongue-in-cheek advice meets a gag gift: How to Survive Old Age is a funny book for a parent, grandparent or anyone who's getting on a bit. Use it for a birthday, Father's Day, Mother's Day or Christmas, or hand it to a friend ready to enjoy their golden years.

Inside, 96 pages of observations and amusing scenarios sit alongside 21 full-colour illustrations, written by Mike Haskins. Among the survival tips: don't call anyone under 40 'young man' or 'young lady', remember where your glasses, keys and wallet are, and skip the tartan rug on a car journey. It's a hardback.

Someone who's been around the block deserves a book that laughs along with them. Pick up How to Survive Old Age for the parent or grandparent who's ready for a good laugh about getting older.

## Key facts

- 96 pages with 21 full-colour illustrations
- Hardback, 120 x 158 x 14 mm
- Written by Mike Haskins
- Gag gift for a parent or grandparent

## What's in the box

- 1 hardback book, How to Survive Old Age

## Details

| | |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Size | 120 x 158 x 14 mm |
| Contents | 96 pages, 21 full-colour illustrations |
| Author | Mike Haskins |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| ISBN | 9781837999699 |
| Subjects | Coping with old age, Humour, Gift books |

## Questions

### How many pages is How to Survive Old Age?

It has 96 pages, including 21 full-colour illustrations.

### Is How to Survive Old Age a hardback?

Yes, it's a hardback, measuring 120 x 158 x 14 mm.

### Is it a gag gift for grandparents?

It's a gag gift for a parent, grandparent or anyone who's getting on a bit.