I Don't Remember Getting Old

Your new book, I Don't Remember Getting Old, is delightful.  It is so easy to read and so well written. - Louise

Margie, your openness about your life encourages your readers to open up about their own lives. - Francis

Your beautiful story is a story about your wonderful life. - Pattie

Margie, your book is amazing.  What a memory!  Not a boring word in the book.  So well written and interesting. - Liz

I just finished reading your beautiful new book, I Don't Remember Getting Old.  I had the same time alone with Bill (my husband) that you describe, the same tears and conversation and devastation seeing him taken out of the home for the last time.  As bad as that was, trying to deal with life alone was worse.  You wrote it perfectly, Margie. - Nancy

You did a fantasic job.  The terse descriptions of your life makes for a captivating and emotional reading.  I chocked up in many parts of the book, that I alerady knew well.  Thanks for writing this book. - Bob

The memories you shared in a creative interesting way were simply wonderful.  It's a book of true history in our country told from your eyes as a child. - DeDe

You Only Die Once:
Preparing for the End of Life With Grace and Gusto

Margie Jenkins has written an important book. It ranks somewhere between the first-aid manual and the phone book, and should well be in every home….As a very “in-step” and up-to-date octogenarian, Jenkins’ approach to the subject of dying is professionally objective and sprinkled with personal humor, sympathy and empathy. …Recognizing people’s differing comfort levels, the author beckons the reader through the door with truly intriguing and delightful ideas. Her sagacious wit turns this taboo topic into a page turner.  -  J. B.

Ms. Jenkins thoughtful and often poignant guide to practically preparing for death offers a wealth of information and a step-by-step program to ease the post-passing burden on survivors. You Only Die Once is far from a cover-to-cover depressant. Ms. Jenkins, an advocate of what she calls “bodacious living,” maintains that planning for the end of life actually frees people to experience life. And though this is not an overtly spiritual book…the sense that something awaits when this life ends fills every page.  -  M.E.Y.

Therapist Margie Jenkins is noted for her wit and gentle humor with which she approaches a topic all of us will face, but few want to discuss, in her book, You Only Die Once; Preparing for the End of Life With Grace and Gusto. “If you can explore life’s last adventure, make end-of-life decisions before the event, and tell family about your wishes, death causes less trauma, emotional chaos, and reduces sticker shock for survivors.”  - J.S.

Your book, You Only Die Once…and your presentation… is full of humor and essential information about planning for the end of life. This book is a “must read” for everyone.  My Personal Planner is an essential companion to You Only Die Once. Virtually everything you need to do is included in this well laid out workbook. Get to a Jenkins seminar in the city nearest you! You will leave ready to get your end-of-life plan started. - D.W.

Margie, the Endowment Committee of my church is reading your book You Only Die Once. A fabulous resource and a fun read.  Our senior rector...recommended your book in preparations for a parish-wide educational event.  Thank you. - N.B.

Live Presentations

WOW! Our church was blessed and honored to host Margie and Jenks for a presentation on Margie’s book, You Only Die Once, Preparing for the End of Life With Grace and gusto. We did not want the evening to end…Her wit and compassion eased any anxiety that I had about the subject of death…We found her book and personal planner easy to read…We are sure we will invite her back! - S.K.

Margie Jenkins opened the door to a difficult subject for members of our church and the community. People were somewhat hesitant at first as they came to a workshop about end-of-life planning. But Margie and her husband, Jenks, won the hearts of the people by sharing stories and personal experiences in a skillful way, using sensitivity and humor. In a short time the audience was engaged and eager to participate. I have received many comments from those who attended thanking me for inviting Margie Jenkins to speak and share her books, You Only Die Once and My Personal Planner. We are now equipped with tools to help us prepare for our last days. Margie and Jenks were a blessing to us. - R.D.

I heard you talking to Terry Meiners on WHAS 840AM. After listening you talk about your book and workbook, I wanted to know a lot more…be more prepared for my own death…and prepare for the passing of loved ones. Your books will be a tremendous help and….definitely leave me with a lot more peace of mind. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. - R.G.

Margie, after hearing you on Terry Meiners' Show, I want to view your DVD and learn more about your subject.  It could be a legacy if...could persuade "command" to make your information available to the families of deceased warriors. -G.M.

Margie Jenkins is nationally recognized for her work with end-of-life issues and is noted for her sensitivity, wit, and clinical practicality. Jenkins’ philosophy is to celebrate God’s world, plan to die well, and live bodaciously as long as you can.