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Mid-Life - Aging: An Apprenticeship

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Book Synopsis: Nan Narboe's 56 thoughtfully selected essays offer an intimate and lyrical account of aging through the decades.Authors Judy Blume, Andrew McCarthy, Gloria Steinem, Donald Hall, David Shields, Ursula K. Le Guin and others draw from their own experiences, describing a specific decade's losses and gains to form a complex and unflinching portrait of the years from nearing fifty to ninety and beyond. In six sections, these detail-rich essays paint an accessible picture of nearing 50, the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, the 90s and beyond with equal parts humor and insight. Drawing on seven decades worth of experiences, the selected essays offer a clear-eyed composition of narratives, each narrative as important as the one before it. In Paul Casey's "Katie Couric Is No Friend of Mine," a colonoscopy, not a red convertible, marks his initiation into mid-life. Germaine Koh, in "Thoughts on Aging," is the oldest player in her roller derby league, confounded by her changing body. Ursula K. Le Guin's "Dogs, Cats, and Dancers: Thoughts about Beauty" meditates on human self-consciousness--it is aging humans who find their bodies surprising. And in "Death," Donald Hall rejects euphemisms: he's not going to "pass away;" he's going to die.

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Are you ready to embark on a captivating journey through the intricacies of aging? Look no further than "Aging: An Apprenticeship" by Nan Narboe. This collection of 56 thoughtfully selected essays will transport you through the decades, offering an intimate and lyrical account of the aging process. From renowned authors like Judy Blume, Andrew McCarthy, Gloria Steinem, and many more, these essays provide a complex and unflinching portrait of the years from nearing fifty to ninety and beyond.

With each essay painting a detail-rich picture of a specific decade, you'll gain a deep understanding of the losses and gains experienced during these transformative years. Dive into the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond, as the authors skillfully blend humor and insight. Whether you're nearing 50 yourself or beyond, these narratives offer an invaluable perspective on the joys and challenges of aging.

What sets "Aging: An Apprenticeship" apart is its ability to draw from seven decades worth of experiences. The selected essays form a clear-eyed composition of narratives, each narrative as important as the one before it. From Paul Casey's humorous tale of a colonoscopy marking his initiation into mid-life to Ursula K. Le Guin's insightful meditation on human self-consciousness, these diverse stories will resonate with readers of all ages.

Are you ready to explore the beauty and complexities of aging? Don't miss out on the opportunity to delve into the pages of "Aging: An Apprenticeship." Embrace the wisdom shared by these exceptional authors and celebrate the journey of life. Get your copy today!

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