A witty and wise memoir on aging with grace and seeing it as a gift/natural part of life rather than something to fear/try to prevent.

Love this outlook & so grateful to be able to preview this book! Poking forward to sharing with my customers, family & friends!

I have only recently become aware of the Accidental Icon, but was interested in this book based on the title and its description. Thoughts and lessons on living a stylish and courageously independent life in your later years...count me in!

The book will be enjoyed immensely by fans of Lyn Slater's instagram persona, and fashionistas will get a kick out of the descriptions of her outfits for various events. I do not fall into either category, though, and while her thoughts on dressing herself for different life phases inspired me to put a little more thought into my personal style, most of the designer references are beyond my personal budget, even at secondhand or vintage stores (which are nonexistent in small-town America anyway).

As a woman of a similar age to Ms. Slater, I did find her persona engaging and inspiring as an example of the 'age is just a number' mindset. Her attitude about growing older is aspirational, and for that I am grateful to have found this book.

Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Group Dutton for the digital ARC of How to Be Old: Lessons in Living Boldly from the Accidental Icon by Lyn Slater. The opinions in this review are

Lyn Slater, a social media influencer and a model, stands out among other Instagram stars. Her memoir reminds us that age is just a number. What is refreshing and unusual about this book is that it also shows that serious people (with academic career!) can be interested in fashion too. And you can have fun and be brave even if you know that years you leave behind represent a bigger number than what's ahead. On another plane, you will learn from the book about fashion blogging and how to make a success of it. Is the author's success accidental, is it a matter of luck or her attitude? Looking with Lyn Slater at her sixth decade, you will get to consider this and many other questions about how to live your life. This book is a vibrant addition to the books on aging, but you don't have to be old to enjoy this book.