AARP The Magazine Features
September&October 2009
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Where to Find the Simple Life
Longing to escape the rat race? We’ve found five quiet and casual U.S. cities with
thriving arts scenes, lush landscapes, and affordable housing. So kick back and
check out our picks from Logan, Utah (above), to Montpelier, Vermont BY SARAH MAHONE Y
FROM TOP: CEDRIC ANGELES; JOHN HUBA
Happy Birthday, Bruce!
Why America needs
Springsteen more than
ever. By Ariel Swartley
PLUS: Friends tell touching
tales about the Boss
Jill Biden’s Greatest Love
The Vice President’s wife
talks about her passion for
service, and why she prefers libraries to luncheons
By Marilyn Milloy
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Also on the Cover
18 Rip-off Revealed
20 Longevity Secrets
61 Affordable Europe
40 New Patriots
Folks like Atlanta’s Thelma
Harris (near right), a child
advocate for friend Tamika,
are fueling a new volunteer
spirit. By Patricia J. Williams
PLUS: 13 fun ways you can
give back
Starting Over
Bernie Madoff, Enron,
WorldCom—big greed
and bad moves have
ruined the lives of many
Americans. Here’s how
some of those resilient
folks are bouncing back
COVER: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AT
GIANTS STADIUM, JULY 27, 2008.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY LARRY BUSACCA/
WIREIMAGE/GETTY IMAGES
Cover: Logo Design by Splashlight
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