In “Capturing Kahanamoku,” the historian Michael Rossi argues that an ugly pseudoscientific movement had its roots in a ...

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Clare Pooley’s “How to Age Disgracefully” is an absolute delight — equal parts hilarious, heartfelt and wildly entertaining. This isn’t just a story about growing old disgracefully; it’s about living ...