There is a mystical significance to the age of 100. This fascinating book chronicles the lives of men and women whose lives ere measured not just by length but by the enormous impact they made on our world. From entertainment personalities to corporate captains to political dignitaries Centenarians features 23 prominent men and women including Irving Berlin, Rose Kennedy, Grandma Moses and George Burns. Another 77 centenarians are listed with a brief description of their lives and accomplishments.