“How To Be Old”—a book for curious grown-ups
Why give How To Be Old to grown-ups? Topic of acute interest. Humane and funny. Great read-aloud poems. Free shipping. Zoom with author.
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Structure of memoirs and conversations
I’m starting a new book, a memoir. The structure of the memoir is like the structure of old people’s conversation.
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Engaging With Aging: how a 99-year-old tackles old age
What’s it really like to be extremely old? What are the everyday challenges of aging at home? Engaging With Aging answers these questions.
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Recycle books as gifts this year
What to give your friends and family this year? Why, books, of course. Best of all, recycle books as gifts, because in today’s world waste is…undesirable. Here’s a time-honoured way to recycle books as gifts. Buy a new or secondhand book that you want to read. Then read it, but… Do not spill coffee, tea, […]
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The amazingness of the 10-day Founders Annual Book Fair in Nelson
In Nelson the Founders Annual Book Fair is a thing of beauty and longevity. I know: I went yesterday and bought 5 books for $9.00. The first Founders Book Fair was held on 25 June 1988. Now it continues for 10 days, with tables replenished daily. Frankly, it’s amazing. And look at that building! My […]
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