In her new memoir, 'Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake,' Quindlen tells why she thinks life improves when you hit 50.
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June, 15 2011
Lance Armstrong, Luke Wilson, Amy Poehler and many others join the ranks of celebrities hitting the Big 4-0 in 2011.

April, 19 2011
Barack Obama, Wayne Gretzky, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and many others join the ranks of celebrities hitting the Big 5-0 this year.

March, 29 2011
Tom Brokaw's therapist daughter Sarah blazes her own path and champions a healthier attitude about aging in her new book, "Fortytude."