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The Art of Growing Older : Writers on Living and Aging
The Art of Growing Older Writers on Living and Aging Wayne Booth has selected, and has been inspired by, the works by some of — our greatest writers on the art of growing older. In this widely praised — anthology he shows that the very making of art is in itself a victory — over time. — "Culled chiefly from great literary works, this unusual compendium of — prose and poetry . . . highlights the physica... more »l and emotional aspects of
aging. . . . The thoughtful commentary with which Booth connects the
selections reminds readers that physical decay and fear of death are
conditions common to us all. . . . Provocative."--Publishers Weekly
"His blending of literature, humor, and crotchetiness will capture the
interest of readers of all ages."--Booklist
"Funny . . . profound. . . . It is hard to resist the closing chapters,
which celebrate the freedom from constraint and ambition, the permission
to be crotchety, the joy of memory and perspective that come with age."--William March, Tampa Tribune
"Booth puts a new spin on the worries many of us have about what's
catching up with us. . . . Booth's book . . . [is] for both the younger
readers and those of us who are nervously counting birthdays."--Sacramento Bee« less