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Love, Life, and Lucille: Lessons Learned from a Centenarian Kindle Edition

by Judy Gaman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 247 ratings
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Judy Gaman was so busy making a name for herself that she barely took
the time to meet a stranger, enjoy life, or simply stop to breathe.
Immersed in her job as the director of business development for a
high-profile medical practice—a job that required her to write health
and wellness books and host a nationally syndicated radio show—she spent
every day going full speed ahead with no looking back. That is, until
the day she met Lucille Fleming.









While writing a book on longevity, Judy interviewed Lucille, an elegant
and spirited woman who had just recently turned 100. Lucille had the
fashion and style of old Hollywood, but it was all hidden behind the
doors of her assisted living center. What began as a quick meeting
became a lasting friendship that transformed into an inseparable bond.
Lucille brought incredible wisdom and great stories to the table, while
Judy provided an avenue for excitement and new opportunities. Together,
the two began living life to the fullest, and meeting the most
interesting people along the way (including Suzanne Somers). But then
Lucille’s life came to an end through unexpected and unfortunate
circumstances—and the very first lesson she ever taught Judy proved to
be the most important one of all.
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2020 CIBA Hearten Book Awards Grand Prize Winner
 2020 International Book Awards Finalist in Best New Non-Fiction
2020 Readers' Favorite Honorable Mention in Non-Fiction: Women's
2021 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards Silver Winner in Autobiography & Memoir
2021 NYC Big Book Awards Winner in Friendship

“Part memoir, part tribute . . . Alternately witty and touching.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Lucille captured the lives of so many in the Dallas area and around the country. This is a behind the scenes look at how Lucille and Judy forged an inseparable bond. A story that had to be told!”
—Jane McGarry, host of Good Morning Texas

“Grab a tissue and strap in! This emotionally charged memoir will have you busting out laughing one minute and crying the next. Judy paints the picture masterfully and leaves the reader forever touched by Lucille’s wisdom. My listeners still talk about how charming Lucille was, even years after my interviewing her!”
—Marybeth Conley, anchor for WREG-TV Channel 3’s Live at 9 and host of KWAM990’s The Marybeth Conley Show

“I’ve traveled the globe studying people who live past their one hundredth birthday. What an amazing and emotional story about how friendship really knows no age. We can all learn something from this book. Prepare to laugh, cry, and laugh again—sometimes all in the same chapter!”
—Nick Buettner, Program Director, Blue Zones Project

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2020 CIBA Hearten Book Awards Grand Prize Winner
 2020 International Book Awards Finalist in Best New Non-Fiction
2020 Readers' Favorite Honorable Mention in Non-Fiction: Women's
2021 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards Silver Winner in Autobiography & Memoir
2021 NYC Big Book Awards Winner in Friendship

“Part memoir, part tribute . . . Alternately witty and touching.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Lucille captured the lives of so many in the Dallas area and around the country. This is a behind the scenes look at how Lucille and Judy forged an inseparable bond. A story that had to be told!”
—Jane McGarry, host of Good Morning Texas

“Grab a tissue and strap in! This emotionally charged memoir will have you busting out laughing one minute and crying the next. Judy paints the picture masterfully and leaves the reader forever touched by Lucille’s wisdom. My listeners still talk about how charming Lucille was, even years after my interviewing her!”
—Marybeth Conley, anchor for WREG-TV Channel 3’s Live at 9 and host of KWAM990’s The Marybeth Conley Show

“I’ve traveled the globe studying people who live past their one hundredth birthday. What an amazing and emotional story about how friendship really knows no age. We can all learn something from this book. Prepare to laugh, cry, and laugh again—sometimes all in the same chapter!”
—Nick Buettner, Program Director, Blue Zones Project

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07VNDHNVS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ She Writes Press (April 14, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 14, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1497 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 401 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1631528823
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 247 ratings

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    Judy Gaman is an award-winning author, speaker, and radio show host. She spent nearly a decade as a host of the nationally syndicated Staying Young Show before pivoting efforts to the Stay Young America! podcast. As a healthy and wellness expert who often reports on the latest medical research studies, she's a regular on Fox News Radio.

    When not writing or speaking, Judy is busy as the CEO of a luxury medical practice, Executive Medicine of Texas, which attracts patients from around the globe.

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Easy to read, well written, and entertaining.
I loved this non-fiction account of a woman, over 100 years of age, living her life to the fullest, to the end, and doing it her way, with her own, entertaining style!
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Debra O
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring account of endearing octogenarian
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2021
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Biographies are one of my favorite genres to read, but I’m still not totally convinced this is a biography. How could someone be this sweet and strong, humorous and loving, even though having reached the ripe old age of 100 years old? Each page was a treat to read and I found myself spending more and more time in the book as it progressed. So many lessons on priorities, faithfulness, being fully present with those you love, and much more. But the biggest lesson is reserved for the last chapter and it’s worth the wait.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful read.
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2020
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Memories long forgotten came flooding back reading this book. Wonderful memories when I was Nanny to Little Walter living in Southlake Texas. I am 'Doreen' the Australian in Judy's book. This book evoked many memories of Lucille. Her energy and vivaciousness. Most of all her style and attitude to life. Lucille was able to converse with both young and old. Judy has taken me on a journey down memory lane with this book. Lots of laughs, tears and tissues. A book that has everything - most of all a very inspiring story.
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Cyrus Webb
5.0 out of 5 stars In LOVE, LIFE AND LUCILLE, author Judy Gaman shares not just the gift of life but how to live it
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2020
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There are so many things I love about this book,and I must say I ended up feeling a connection with author Judy Gaman that I had not expected.

LOVE, LIFE AND LUCILLE shows how two people can connect with seemingly very little in common, but how experiences show what we always know: there are more things that unite us than divide us. In Lucille the author found someone who had learned to live life on her own terms, willing to do the things that would seem impossible and even improbable. As the story unfolds we see the gift that Lucille gives Judy: thinking bigger, embracing challenges and facing fears.

And in the end they are there for each other in ways that we all hope we can have for ourselves. I'll talk around the way the story unfolds, but I will say this: it reminds us that every day we have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of someone around us. It's up to us whether we take that opportunity.

If we do, as Judy Gaman learns, it can lead to surprises and satisfaction that we never expected to be possible.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Feel good book
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2021
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2023
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Book started out a little slow but once a few chapters in it is hard to put down! Love their adventures and stories of their past.
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S. Althouse
5.0 out of 5 stars Very touching! Best book I have read.in a long time
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2020
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The book is the authentic story about her very close friendship with Lucille, a vibrant woman who lives to be nearly 104 years old. The author learns a lot along the journey, about herself and what is most important, allowing herself to be "vulnerable" in this amazing friendship. I couldn't put the book down. The lesson at the end is priceless, too - but I will not spoil it for you. Read it yourself!
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boblay
5.0 out of 5 stars What a great Book
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020
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Love, Life and Lucille is a book that everyone needs to read. The book will make you think about missed opportunities while at the same time prepare you for future situations in your life that can be better handled. The book will uncover many aspects of relationships that you can better handle and learn from. Don't miss those chances to grow and become a better person.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a great Book
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020
Love, Life and Lucille is a book that everyone needs to read. The book will make you think about missed opportunities while at the same time prepare you for future situations in your life that can be better handled. The book will uncover many aspects of relationships that you can better handle and learn from. Don't miss those chances to grow and become a better person.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A great friendship
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2020
Thanks so much to the author and Kate Rock book tours for the copy of this one in exchange for an honest review.Lucille Fleming was a 100 year old woman that the author found out about when she was working on a book about living a long life. When Judy went to meet Lucille she found her to be lively and sparkling and felt an instant connection. Judy was feeling burnt out from her job and like there was something more to life she may have been missing. ⁣
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Judy and Lucille formed a friendship and started weekly lunch dates. The book talks about their time together, as well as what was going on with the author. ⁣
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This reminded me of my time working in assisted living. I loved working with the older people and hearing their stories. I always felt like they actually listened to you Same with my own grandparents. ⁣
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This was such a heartwarming read. I do wish there had been more about Lucille’s life prior to meeting Judy. If you are looking for a positive book about a special friendship, this is a good pick!⁣
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Tammy
5.0 out of 5 stars A Journey of unlikely friendship that transforms lives!
Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2020
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Judy Gaman weaves an intricate story filled with delightful details that allows the reader to experience the adventure between her and Lucille as if they were a guest at the table! The story is a lesson to all of us in busting down our beliefs and finding what we truly need in the most unlikely places. I wish I could have met Lucille!
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