The Book of Ages

Stuck for a birthday present for someone who is older than dirt? Sorry keep looking. Bur if your friend has a competitive spirit, perhaps they would like a list of others as great as themselves that they have already surpassed in the book of ages.What do Bruce Catton, Ralph Waldo Emerson. John Hersey, Henrik Ibsen, Mario Puzo, Leon Uris and Thornton Wilder have in common ?Who lived longer, Bruce Lee or his son Brandon Lee; actress Mary Martin or her son Larry Hagman; country singer Tex Ritter or his son, comedian John Ritter? Which U.S. President lived the longest? HINT: It was not Ronald Reagan. The answers are in this book. Enjoy!