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Papier-Mache Press (1991), Edition: 2nd, Hardcover, 181 pages
Description
A collection of writings with the theme of women growing older. This volume is a collection of fiction, photographs and poetry that evokes the beauty, humor and courage of women living in their later years and tells of the endearing moments of joy and passion to be found in the rich and varied world of midlife and beyond. This anthology that takes a refreshing look at issues of aging in a society that glorifies youth, conveying the lovingly cultivated idiosyncrasies, wisdom and beauty of women who have reached an age in their lives when they feel they are finally free to be themselves.
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LibraryThing member JoClare
A delightful collection of poetry and short stories on ageing, and appropriate for gift-giving to those who are seeing the second half of life~
LibraryThing member MerryMary
What a marvelous compelation! As I approach my later years (!), I find these poems and stories more and more appealing. They resound with humor and strength - just like I hope I do!
LibraryThing member bhowell
When I gather with my women friends these days, we frequently discuss our ongoing struggles with our elderly mothers, the nursing home thing, the neediness and unreasonable behaviour, will we ever be like that? And so I read A Place for Mother by Joanne Seltzer. These stories and poems are truely
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LibraryThing member mimal
When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple
with a red hat that doesn't go, and doesn't suit me.
And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves
and satin candles, and say we've no money for butter.
I shall sit down on the pavement when I am tired
and gobble up samples in shops and press alarm
and run my stick along the public railings
and make up for the sobriety of my youth.
I shall go out in my slippers in the rain
and pick the flowers in other people's gardens
and learn to spit.
with a red hat that doesn't go, and doesn't suit me.
And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves
and satin candles, and say we've no money for butter.
I shall sit down on the pavement when I am tired
and gobble up samples in shops and press alarm
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bellsand run my stick along the public railings
and make up for the sobriety of my youth.
I shall go out in my slippers in the rain
and pick the flowers in other people's gardens
and learn to spit.
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LibraryThing member cougargirl1967
Such wonderful writings of the topic that scares quite a few of us, me included. I didn't wait to wear purple.
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Physical description
181 p.; 9.1 inches
ISBN
0918949157 / 9780918949158
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anthologies
Other editions
When I Am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple by Sandra Haldeman Martz (Hardcover)