The Longevity Project: Surprising Discoveries for Health and Long Life from the Landmark Eight-Decade Study Audiobook

" Easy read with some valuable information. Argues that conscientiousness and social wellness will lead to longest lives as opposed to traditional metrics like diet/exercise. "

" this was a nice follow-up for me after reading a book about personality traits because it identifies clear traits as leading to long life. overall, this book may have worked best as a detailed article, but nevertheless it was interesting to dig into lifestyles and personalities that led to long life for a select sample of people who were followed in a longitudinal study. i think the caveat for the book is that the sample was of american, white, well-to-do people. and i wonder about any moral value someone might place on long life as being somehow "better," but i can understand good health as promoting a good quality of life. "

" Conclusions VERY INTERESTING. Way of communicating these POOR "

" I found the study INCREDIBLY fascinating, but the book was a little bit dry. I'd love to read more about this, though, as it was such an interesting project. "

" Somewhat repetitive but fascinating information. Rare to find an 80-year longitudinal study on a group. "

" Research and anecdotal evidence is presented in easy to read chapters. I really enjoyed the self-assessment quizzes scattered throughout the book. "

" This was definitely interesting, although I wasn't into it as much as I'd hoped, probably because I had just read another nonfiction book and was itching for more of a story. I guess I just have to take my nonfiction in small doses. Interesting information however. "

" Common sense approach, and nothing you never heard before, for living a long and healthy life "

" The findings of this study are really fascinating. The study itself, begun by Dr. Terman in 1921 and following its subjects for 8 decades is an outstanding achievement. As a book however its just didn't keep me interested, read the last summary chapter and you should be good to go. "

" An interesting read though to be honest I would have liked a lot more detail than this actually provided "

" A very interesting book that's now on my 'read again' list. More that a little disconserting for a parent in her 60's. "

" Very interesting book. Most of the arguments are very convincing and backed by good reasoning and common sense. I found some of the studies little hard to follow but overall the book was simple and interesting enough to share with family and friends. "

" I'm going to use this book with my Adult Development class next semester. Interesting set of studies on the psychological predictors of longevity, and just at the right reading level for undergrads. Plus now I don't feel so bad that I hate exercise; at least I'm highly conscientious. "

" Interesting read. Basically, don't try to tell everyone there is only one healthy way to live. Build healthy habits into your general lifestyle, and have a good social network. The rest will take care of itself. "

" Extremely interesting. Not only the study itself but also the particular people that the book highlighted. "

" neurosis is the new optimism "

" Amazing insight and research that started in 1921. The project followed 1500 bright 11 years old throughout their life. Much more enjoyable read than expected, very interesting. "

" Very interesting book. Most of the arguments are very convincing and backed by good reasoning and common sense. I found some of the studies little hard to follow but overall the book was simple and interesting enough to share with family and friends. "

" I really liked this -- hopeful, full of not too detailed but still interesting stories of people's lives -- I particularly like that some long-term sociology pays off at last. Definitely worth a look. Another great recommendation from Sharon Burke. "

" An interesting read though to be honest I would have liked a lot more detail than this actually provided "

" neurosis is the new optimism "

" None of the findings was really surprising to me. "