A Bright Red Cure for 'Youth Deficit Disorder'; Author empowers older women with book of humorous jokes, tidbits and ideas


PRESCOTT, Ariz., Sept. 4, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- A red hat is more than a bright fashion accessory for many women older than 50. It's a symbol of newfound independence and resolution to live for themselves after a lifetime of tending to others. Reminiscent of Elizabeth Lucas' poem, "When I am an Old Woman, I Shall Wear Purple," Donald Huard's work, You Need a Red Hat (now available through 1stBooks), offers humorous tidbits to women who need a lift as they approach their "golden years."

After years of nurturing children and husbands, women who need to be "e-womancipated" can find a new way of looking at the world with Huard's book. Meant to be a pick-me-up, it offers tidbits, jokes and stories that serve as a remedy for what the author calls, "Youth Deficit Disorder," and helps counteract the often-times depressing influence of advancing age.

With jokes and funny "You Need a Red Hat If..." one-liners, the book presents varied characterizations of "maturity." How does one know if they need a red hat? Huard suggests a woman should ask herself several questions to determine whether she has "Youth Deficit Disorder."

"Do you find your entire being feels like lead when you are supposed to be living the wonder of your 'golden years'? Does it take you all night long just to get started doing what you used to enjoy doing all night long? Do your aches and pains seem to be God's revenge for all of those good times you had when you were too young to know that those were the good times?"

The red hat is a symbol of rejuvenation and rebirth in a woman's later years. It's an instant remedy for the negative effects of aging, and it enhances the positive aspects of the "golden years." "Those who wear it are proudly proclaiming their intention to enter a new realm of self-discovery and personal fulfillment," Huard writes.

Huard, in his 70s, admires women who are now taking hold of their well-deserved self-indulgences. A retired emeritus professor of psychology at Phoenix College, Huard lives with his wife, Margaret, in the mountains near Prescott, Ariz.

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