Surprisingly insightful

I watched an interview with Jane Fonda recently and thought she has aged beautifully, is sensitive and articulate with the ability to laugh at herself. I’d like to age with such grace and since I am about to enter my “third act” as Jane Fonda calls 60+, I was open to the lessons Fonda had for me.

I have come away with mixed reviews. I did learn things, I was also bored by some of the more elementary sections of information.

What I liked and appreciated was being read aloud to by Jane Fonda. Her voice was faltering and slow but it felt personal and for the most part sincere. I learned about generativity which for me is a new concept. I want my “third act” to be based on this new concept. I learned about other books, doctors, and authors that Fonda quoted. I plan to look into reading these books, learning about the doctors. I enjoyed some of Fonda’s confessions, self disclosures, and anecdotes.

What I didn’t like was that the book read too much like a very basic “how to” book. The part about what to eat, the lists of foods or amounts of foods was not necessary. For some of us this is far too elementary.

I think Fonda is intelligent and witty. I think she is a great actor and did wonders for the fitness boom especially for women. I appreciate that she quoted lots of doctors. However I feel that some subjects should have been left for experts. These areas fell short of insights or credibility.

I was able to find wisdom. I really like the concept of a “third act”. This appealed to me and I found myself feeling more hopeful as I shortly enter my “third act”.

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yawn

It's painfully boring. I couldn't get through it. She seems to be just another has been trying to die rich and seem like she learned some greater lesson than the rest of us. Sorry Jane.

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Solid Jane Fonda Quality!

As a woman approaching my 2nd act (I turn 29 this year) this book offered up a dose of needed perspective and reassurance. Reassurance that with the RIGHT preparation, insight and introspection - things are just going to keep getting better.

To be honest, I skipped about a third of this book - the chapter on senior sex and nutrition, but from what I did hear, I have a mental note to go back and read this in 30 years.

I love that Jane Fonda herself narrates, at 72, with such passion and vivacity. She is a true tour de force, despite all her admitted and exposed flaws, plastic surgery and insecurities. Love her, and she has a LOT to teach.

Bought this for my mom and my grandmother for mother's day.

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Excellent

Would you listen to Prime Time again? Why?

Yes. This is the type of book that you pick up more and more each time you listen. Jane is the reader of her book and she reads with humor and animation and holds my attention. She describes the process of getting older as it happens to each of women, and men.

What other book might you compare Prime Time to and why?

Uncertain.

What does Jane Fonda bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She brings a lifetime of experience based on her determination to grow spiritually and with confidence on the next phase of life. I am also in the third act of my life and the vision I have obtained from doing my life's review has helped me to understand the "becomingness" of Me. Her voice is pleasing to listen to and she is animated and brings the reader into the room with her.

What did you learn from Prime Time that you would use in your daily life?

I have learned so much. Our thoughts and beliefs make us who we are and when we are optimistic and make sure that our thoughts are aligned with our actions, we will grow and be the best person we can be.

Any additional comments?

Loved every moment of listening!

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Inspiring, with good sciene and philosophies.

I found this book inspiring (I'm 53) and was fascinated with getting to know Jane Fonda. She is very open and personal, and it is especially imitate hearing her story from her own voice. She gives a lot of detailed science and has done her homework well. It is a good book for anyone at "crossroads" in life. I am looking the 3rd act right in the eye, and with retirement coming soon, I found a lot of motivation to jump into my new life in a meaningful way. She gave a spiritual perspective close to mine, and I was very surprised to hear it from her. I use to "jump with Jane" in the 80's, and now I am listening to her to learn life philosophies. Fascinating.

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Wonderful

Inspiring, hopeful, intelligent. One of the best books I’ve read on living in “wholeness “ no matter what age you are.

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I will embrace the inevitable!

I'm 37 years old and am no longer declaring war on the fine lines and wrinkles appearing on my face.I view them now as evidence that I have lived.My goal for the end of Act Two is to have prominent crows feet...and a lesser prominent furrowed brow.This book has helped me embrace,rather than fear the inevitable.I have a lot of work to do,and a lot of changes to make,but all of this can be done.I'm looking forward to living fully through my second and third acts.Thank you Ms.Fonda.

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Jane's French Accent!

I dearly love Jane Fonda and this book had some very important life lessons but it's not as accessable as her autobiography, "My Life So Far". Her reading was a little stilted but I did appreciate it. it was all worth it in the last chapter when she did a wonderful French Accent during a wonderful story from Jean Houston about Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Beautiful!!!!

Truth be told, I will buy the print version because there are lots of lists, details and appendices that need to be learned and managed but the book is probably a better read than listen. Not Jane's best performance but an important gift of life's lessons for all of us.

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Great book!

Hands-down a fantastic book. Jane is eloquent, humble, educated & informed. I wish the audiobook had a PDF attachment of the exercises.

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Superb Inspiration

I’ve been inspired by Jane Fonda for decades! This book provides an understanding about who she was and what she was involved in when I first heard of her in the 60’s. I’m grateful she candidly shares her life experiences, hardships, stories, insights and information.

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