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Brooke Shields
Our April/May issue featured Brooke Shields.
SHIELDS OF STRENGTH
I just read the interview in AARP The Magazine with Brooke Shields [“Brooke Shields Is Just Fine”]. Thank you for all your honesty, Brooke. I’m 64, and I really appreciate your public figure. None of us come out unscathed in this life. You are beautiful, recognized and worthy.
ANNELIESE MEIER
I’m proud of how far Brooke Shields has come. She faced her relationship with her mom and being a beautiful child star. She’s grown through her experiences. And like she said, they helped mold her into the happy and confident woman we see today. She’s a light for others!
JOSHUA BELL
WHAT YOU’RE SAYING
Fabulous Brooke!
MICHELE ARCO
She’s overcome her challenges and remained beautiful in soul and spirit.
LANORA WICKEN HUBBARD
So beautiful.
RICHARD SEEVERS ROBERT
Such a strong woman. Keep doing great things!
SONIA ADAMS
Love her.
SANDRA HART
MEMORY LAPSES
After I read “Dodge Your Biggest Health Risks,” I bought a copy of the book it mentioned: Am I Dying?!: A Complete Guide to Your Symptoms— and What to Do Next. What a fabulous read. It’s informative and entertaining. The book made me realize that my senior moments are a normal part of aging and not something major. I recommend it for AARP members. I’ve already consulted mine several times. Fortunately, it showed me my concerns were really nothing to worry about.
VALERIE K. KING
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
FUNCTION OVER FASHION
The article “No Bars, No Problem” was eye-opening. It demonstrates that no matter how old your phone may be, it still works to call 911 in an emergency. Old phones may go out of style, but they are still good.
CORRIE HARRIS
Chicago, Illinois
A TIME TO REMEMBER
How could you not include Carrie in the novels turning 50 [“1974: A Year to Remember”]? Stephen King hit the ground running 50 years ago on April 5. He deserves as much recognition as any of the other authors you included.
SCOTT SHARRITT
Bountiful, Utah
You missed the extended implementation of daylight saving time that winter, beginning in January, to save energy. I walked to school in the dark many mornings in ’74. Also, HP released a programmable pocket calculator for $795. My math teacher showed the class his. We were awestruck.
GARY CHARLES METZ
COUNT ON US
Your magazine is often full of inspiring stories, but “Retirees to the Rescue” was the most inspiring one I’ve read. I’m glad these women got recognition for speaking out and showing others what is possible.
LAUREN CARLY
Elk Creek, California
THE BEST
Brooke Shields, Kelsey Grammer and Marcia Gay Harden, all in various parts of the same issue of the magazine! It’s as if you know all my favorites.
NANCY SIKES
Oneonta, New York
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