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> If anyone knows the name of that book....
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"You're Only Old Once"
'Dr. Seuss lightens the aches and pains of growing old with his inimitable wit and wisdom. In this new defense against aging, we follow our hapless hero through his checkup with the experts at the Golden Years Clinic.'

Ti'Sometimes I even impress myself'cia

And here is a link where you can find it and all of Dr. Suess's other books.