101 Year Old Great-Grandma is a Cover Girl

Dr. Michael Brickey, award winning author and a psychologist, describes Elsa saying, “You cannot find a better role model of a vital, life embracing centenarian.” End Quote

"My golden years are like sparkling diamonds." Elsa Brehm Hoffmann, as told to Barbara Walters

(1888PressRelease) June 23, 2009 - Pompano Beach, FLORIDA - In 2008, there were more than 95,000 centenarians in America, according to the United States Census Bureau; the numbers are estimated to reach over a million by 2050. In the new book, Elsa’s Own Blue Zone – America’s Centenarian Sweetheart’s Insights for Positive Aging and Living, author Sharon Textor-Black shares with readers the philosophies she learned from her grandmother Elsa Brehm Hoffmann – a woman who became a national celebrity at 100. At 101, Elsa still drives, does her own banking, and is out and about daily.

Hoffmann, a stunning, strong and active centenarian who defies the stereotypes of age, was interviewed by Barbara Walters during the blockbuster April 2008 longevity special “How to Live to 150 – Can You Do It?” Hoffmann was featured as one of the most active, multi-faceted American seniors, supported by two years of research by the network and the National Centenarian Awareness Project. Hoffmann credits her healthful habits and optimistic life philosophies for her happiness and accomplishments. In fact, Dr. Michael Brickey, award winning author and a psychologist, describes Elsa saying, “You cannot find a better role model of a vital, life embracing centenarian.”

“Elsa’s Own Blue Zone is about Elsa and her long successful life in modern America, citing real life examples to help you do the same despite adversities we all face.” says Textor-Black. She adds, “Baby Boomers and Seniors alike will be inspired and motivated by Elsa’s insights to care for mind, soul, body and loved ones, engaging in life full force.” Textor-Black specifies: “History, photos, biography, research, humor, and most importantly, Elsa’s wisdom and life experiences - from her hyperbaric chamber treatment, to running businesses, to leading a parade; it’s all in there!”

Sharon Textor-Black holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Rutgers College of Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J., and worked for almost 20 years in large corporations on the East coast. She now owns and operates a business with her husband, Michael, in South Florida.

The book website is elsasownbluezone.com where you'll find videos and photos of Elsa.

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