AARP The Magazine Features
November & December 2009
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Natalie Cole
As her sister fought a losing
battle with cancer, the singer
received an urgent call: “We
have a kidney for you.” Ahead
lay an unforgettable story of
heartbreak and triumph
By Meg Grant
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Miracle Drugs
Biologics are transforming
the way doctors treat
cancer, arthritis, and MS.
The challenge: lowering
costs so these medications
are affordable for everyone
By Mary A. Fischer
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Pullman Porters
For 100 years, legions of
African American men
brought elegance to rail
travel—and quietly
revolutionized U.S. society.
We caught up with some
veteran porters as they went
“all aboard” one more time
By Bill Newcott
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The Magical Bond
Scientists are discovering surprisingly deep-running
currents between us and our furry pals—like the tender
friendship between a 40-year-old horse named Kid and
cerebral palsy patient Jeremy Hardin, above. From a dog
that served in Iraq to a lifesaving cat in Indiana, don’t miss
our incredible stories of heroic animals BY GEOFF BROWN
Also on the Cover
28 Ted Kennedy’s Notes
30 Health Claim Games
34 Resilient People
38 Best Employers
65 Holiday Value Guide
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