WISDOM IN THE MEDIA
90 Stories to Inspire Us All
Dive into an inspiring article that captures the essence of Wisdom of the Century, our coffee table book celebrating the stories and wisdom of 90 remarkable individuals over the age of 90. Hear directly from our team our shared vision, experiences, and the profound impact this book aims to leave for future generations.
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grandmother reveals the secret to being an unstoppable woman
International TV show HoyDía interviews María Mercedes and Pipe Yanguas
March is Women's History Month in the U.S., a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. In honor of this, Wisdom of the Century photographer Pipe Yanguas and María Mercedes Braithwaite, one of the 90 individuals over the age of 90 featured in the coffee table book, share their insights on the inspiring women highlighted within its pages. María also reveals her secret to living a happy and empowered life.
Health for the Ages
Host of SoFlo Health, Hunter, gives you health tips and gets them for you from a group of nonagenarians featured in the coffee table book, Wisdom of the Century.
LESSONS FROM 90 INdIVIDUALS 90 and older
Life of Gaia interviews Merle R. Saferstein
Join Gaia as she interviews Merle R. Saferstein, one of four creators of Wisdom of the Century, where they explorethe stories of remarkable elders, their reflections on longevity, resilience, and the evolving world around them. Discover how this project preserves history, legacy, and intergenerational wisdom—a must-watch for those passionate about lifelong learning, personal growth, and storytelling.
wisdom of the century: A Testament to Resilience, Longevity, and Legacy
Read about Wisdom of the Century's mission to preserve wisdom through artful storytelling, how the team of four searched for stories, and the common theme threaded throughout the book with examples from some of the featured participants.
A TRIBUTE TO 90 EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE OVER 90
The Community Voice Welcomes Creators of Wisdom of the Century
Sandra Coiffman, Jenny Menzel, and Merle R. Saferstein sit down with Fara Sax to discuss the creation and launch of their beautiful coffee table book featuring wisdom from 90 people over the age of 90 in Florida.
Capturing the wisdom of the century
Living Your Sparked Second Half — EP426
Laurie Wright talks with Merle R. Saferstein about the development of her latest project with three other team members.
- How our legacy is not just about financial inheritance or monumental achievements.
- A behind-the-scenes look at the process and challenges of documenting so many stories and the special expertise each team member brought to the experience.
- The transformational power of helping people share their stories.
- Guidance to create ethical wills and capture life’s lessons, values, and wisdom.
Brosz Featured in Book of 90 People Over the Age of 90
One of 90 people featured in Wisdom of the Century, Betty Brosz sits down with Kathy Steiner of The Jamestown Sun and the book's brand designer, Jenny Menzel, on New Year's Day.
Your legacy is not up to you, your life is
Tamatha and Chelsea are joined by Merle Saferstein, one of four creators of Wisdom of the Century. Together, they explore living (and remembering) with intention and the different lenses through which people assign meaning to their lives. With powerful anecdotes and introspective questions, this episode invites listeners to rethink their relationship with life and legacy.
ARTSPEAK
Interview with Merle R. Saferstein, Wisdom of the Century
ArtSpeak asks author Merle R. Saferstein about the collaboration among team members Sandra Coiffman, Jenny Menzel, and Pipe Yanguas, as well as surprises she encountered during the project, and meeting Ken Treister—the artist and architect who created the 42-foot tall thrusting arm sculpture at the Holocaust Memorial on Miami Beach.
WRITING IT REAL
Shiela Bender from Writing it Real interviews Merle R. Saferstein of Wisdom of the Century.
"Readers will be inspired not only by the book but by the teamwork that went into producing it."
like it's live
Arroe Collins interviews Merle R. Saferstein, one of four creators of Wisdom of the Century, about their beautiful coffee table book highlighting 90 remarkable lives over age 90.
Timeless Wisdom: Preserving the Legacy of our Elders for Future Generations
Gladys Mezrahi interviews three of four Wisdom of the Century team members, Sandra Coiffman, Merle R. Saferstein, and Pipe Yanguas, about their roles in the project and how they came together as a team to produce this impactful coffee table book.
Open NOW THROUGH June 3, 2025
View the full photographic exhibition of all 90 participants in the Wisdom of the Century coffee table book exclusively at the Aventura Library now until 6/3/25.