Introduction -- Part I: The scenic route : living in the age of longevity -- Part II: Steep grades, sharp curves : the biology of aging -- Part III: You are here : the art and science of living longer -- Conclusion

"A comprehensive overview of the female body over time, from those first gray hairs that crop up in our thirties to the menopause transition that can begin in our forties or fifties to the increased health risks ... we face in our sixties and beyond. Cameron shares cutting-edge research on aging, synthesizing insights from top medical experts with her own thoughts, opinions, and experiences"--Front jacket flap