We all just keep getting older and life changes for everyone, whether you've had children or not. Stuff happens! As Fern Britton says, in an aptly named chapter, When the Sh*t Hits the Fan". She's been through bereavement, divorce, kids flying the nest, moving house, forging a different part of life. It seems to me like she's been there and lived it all. We all go through a lot, as she acknowledges, but she shows not everything has to be doom and gloom. She has chosen to repower her life, embrace new and old friendships and has a new place to live.

I like that term, repower. I've never heard of it before. Just that word is inspiring, re-energising. I've a lot of "get up and go", but this gives me even more energy in my heart and soul to keep going, no matter what. Keep trying things out, doing things, meeting people, some I know lots about, some I don't know so well. That word, repower spurs me onwards, some how, even though I am tired as I write this review, after a long, challenging week.

This book harnesses so much honesty and realistic positivity about growing older. Fern Britton doesn't hide behind a facade, and I love it! What Fern Britton and this book embodies is how she is truly living life and is blooming all over again with her repowering of her positive energies. She explains clearly, in down to earth terms what this actually means, and the perks getting older brings.

The book feels like Fern Britton has taken your hand and said that one way or another, through all the ups and downs of life, ultimately, you'll be okay.
She bravely writes about mistakes, imposter syndrome and confidence. What she writes is relatable and human. She doesn't hide behind a facade.
She talks about taking care of yourself (I'll admit to being a must get better at that part in life). Here she uses another new term, "selfist", which is an interesting concept and one I hadn't heard of before. Maybe it'll make people feel a bit better when they're taking time out for themselves. I may try thinking about it like that. I like bits about lists. I've had lists since I was a teen of places to visit and people I'd like to meet or meet again, some way or another. I'm not in for manifesting, but some of the more seemingly impossible things have happened, like the people I've met and now I'm hoping that will somehow happen again.
There are sections about making new friends and living in new places and discovering something different about yourself and your surroundings and the people you meet. 

It's an easy book to read, digest and follow in that it isn't full of jargon. It feels like it comes from the heart with everything flowing out in a way that makes sense.
Helpfully, there are bullet points at the end of chapters that summarise what has just been read.

I am possibly not the exact target audience for this book, but in a way, being in my 40's and also been through a lot, perhaps I am. It's that next stage in life that isn't too far into the distant future. There are many concepts that can be used for all of life, whether you're a person at a similar age and stage of life as Fern's or not. I felt the book is relatable to anyone, some parts naturally more so than others, but it's nonetheless fascinating, practical and positive.

If you're contemplating in reading any book in this genre, this is a brilliant one to get into. I can see that word "Repowering" becoming a bit of a trend. It has energy and heart and spirit lifting properties. As we look closer to a new year, this may be the book which helps to gradually change things for the better.

Fern's chatty, honest appraisal on creating a new normal for her sixties, which have been decimated by death and divorce

The Older I Get ....... By Fern Britton

I very much enjoyed this book , totally honest about her life , her views , and great insight into people's struggles with life in general .
I had always seen Fern , as just someone that did morning tv and not much else behind her.
Then I read one of her fiction books and also watched a couple of programmes ( not morning tv ) that had her in . It changed my mind about her and she is now one of my favourite tv personalities .

The Older I Get: How I re-powered my life by Fern Britton was a wonderful book from start to finish Fern explores the joy and challenges of ageing with warmth and humour which made me laugh out loud it was a breath of fresh air. Just what I needed!

Fern now lives in Cornwall, a beautiful part of England, this is where she reconnected with her true self and instead of fearing getting older she grabbed by the Bxxxs and chose to live the rest of her life to the full, finding new friendships and making everyday a mean full day!
Fern talks about so many mean full things and some things we never talk about, some we hide deep inside our heads and try and bury it forever. Fern shares her experiences of grief and loss, her mistakes, families, etc and we've all gone through this at some point of our lives........

The chapters of The Older I get........

Chapter 1,When The Sh*t Hits The Fan
Chapter 2, Keeping The Faith
Chapter 3, We All Make Mistakes ...
Chapter 4, Imposter Syndrome
Chapter 5, Fern’s DIY Guide To Boosting Self-Confidence
Chapter 6, Let’s Get Physical
Chapter 7, All About You
Chapter 8, Love Me Tender, Love Me True (Part 1)
Chapter 9, Love Me Tender, Love Me True (Part 2)
Chapter 10, Mental Health Matters
Chapter 11, Families ... We All Have Them
Chapter 12, Making It Work
Chapter 13, Fern’s Golden Rule: Never Put Anything in The Loft
Chapter 14, Coping with Loss
Chapter 15, Challenge Yourself
Chapter 16, Go for It..

I highly recommend this book..........especially the audiobook.

It made me look at my life in a different way especially now I am 54 - how did that happen and now living in France?
If I could Hug you I would thanks Fern.....You are amazing.

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I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book but I thoroughly enjoyed. Fern takes the reader through key events in her life while giving friendly advice learned through experience.

It was an enjoyable and interesting read and I thought the advice boxes at the end of each chapter were really helpful.
It wasn’t patronising and gave a great insight into getting older and the different events which can happen in people’s lives and how to face them.

Thanks for Negalley, Ebury publishing, Penguin Random House and Fern Britton for an advance copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Wow wow wow.A very open book by Fern Britton . Loved some of the advice at the end of the chapters. A help book but with stories. I love the idea of Repowering. I really really enjoyed it. You always imagine Cornwall is the dream location.

Inspiring, moving and funny!
Great advice without lecturing.
I love Fern and have enjoyed all her books, this one is right up there as one of the best.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

i absolutely love the advice in this book and it shows that you can start over at any point in your life after the challenges it may bring.