read this book. Rather than being about Elsa, the 100+ year old of the title, the book addresses briefly Elsa's philosophies, but the author (Elsa's granddaughter) then shares with the reader how she has applied these philosophies to her own (less than fascinating) life. Entire group agreed we'd have much preferred hearing more about Elsa's life, and much less about the author's. I in particular would have been interested in learning what brought about and how Elsa rose above the nervous breakdown to which the author very briefly alludes. Our group is fortunately as one of our members is 102, so we have our very own Elsa, and greatly enjoy hearing about her life.