| What do you do with a man who decided to | | | | schoolhouses, daily farm chores, and personal |
| begin distance running competitively at 65 years | | | | responsibility were the norm for the day! Waldo's |
| of age, then went on to set track and field | | | | detailed picture of hard work on the family farm |
| records, some of which still stand, and won five | | | | in the early 1900's, and his reverence for a wise |
| gold medals in international competition? What do | | | | and thrifty Mother who could run circles around |
| you do with a man who still works tending | | | | Martha Stewart encouraged me to count my |
| beehives and processing honey despite his age? | | | | blessings and to appreciate the modern day |
| What do you do with a man who at 105 years of | | | | conveniences we so take for granted. With gentle |
| age drives or walks-depending on the | | | | humility, and a wonderful sense of humor, Waldo |
| weather-from his home to the post office and | | | | McBurney challenged me to examine my priorities |
| then to his business office six days a week? If | | | | and see life through his valuable filter of wisdom |
| you want to be able to enjoy longevity and | | | | and life experiences. He shares a wealth of his |
| productivity like he does, you study him! And | | | | own health and fitness information, which has |
| studying Waldo McBurney of Quinter, Kansas just | | | | motivated me to dust off my own running shoes, |
| became easier because he has written and | | | | and think twice about what I eat. If you are a |
| recorded his life story in a new audio book called, | | | | runner, know a runner, or are just interested in |
| "My First 100 Years!" According to the Audio | | | | knowing the secrets to a long and successful life, |
| Publishers Association, McBurney holds another | | | | this man's fascinating story is a MUST HAVE! I |
| record-the oldest person to narrate their audio | | | | guarantee that you will be inspired and |
| autobiography. With wit and wisdom, he chronicles | | | | encouraged as you listen to this story of the |
| his childhood and early life, college years at Kansas | | | | youngest centenarian you will EVER meet!" |
| State University where he earned a degree in | | | | ~A.Ibe-Boise, Idaho "...we don't just read about |
| horticulture in 1927, his working life as an | | | | McBurney's life, we hear it directly from him. In |
| entrepreneur, manager, and laborer, and the role | | | | slice of life segments, we're treated to a portrait |
| that faith, family, exercise, and nutrition play in his | | | | of a man who filled his life with work, faith, family |
| positive attitude toward life. In fact. He covers 21 | | | | and fun. A beekeeper and medal winning runner |
| areas of life that need balance and attention if | | | | long past the time others have given up both |
| longevity is to be yours. But at the same time, | | | | work and sports, McBurney recounts his |
| Waldo is quick to point out that while it has | | | | adventures...a mixture of autobiography, |
| worked for him, your mileage may vary. | | | | philosophy, advice on healthy living and eating. A |
| "Lifestyle is more important than genetics," he | | | | story of encouragement, faith and hope." |
| says. "We don't get to choose our parents, but | | | | ~Author's Choice Reviews So if you've been |
| we can choose how we live and what we eat." | | | | wondering what to give a recent retiree, or need |
| Reviews for "My First 100 Years!" are a | | | | a Christmas gift for anyone in that age group, |
| testament to the motivating nature of McBurney: | | | | Waldo McBurney's book could help add years to |
| "What a treasure! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to | | | | their lives. Free gift-wrap and free shipping from |
| this wonderful story! It was like being transported | | | | the publisher's Web site from now until Christmas. |
| back to a simpler time, where country | | | | Terry Lessig is a writer and an audio publisher. |