timeless friendship generations anthologies

books:

When I Am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple, If I Had My Life to Live over I Would Pick More Daisies, Grow Old ...

1 review

Audio Literature, 1997

Sensitive and yet fun (that is if you like purple)
This is a beautifully crafted book of verses I purchased this book for my elderly mother as it typified her approach to life. She would be forever quoting sections from the book as her behaviour reflected a phrase or section from it. (and yes - she did wear purple!) It is a gentle reflection on ageing and how too often in our younger years we are driven by fad and fashion. I would thouroughly ...

Am I Old Yet?: A True Story of a Timeless Friendship

1 review
Leah Komaiko

St. Martin's Griffin, 2000

A unexpected surprize
I was buying this book for a dear friend and decided to read it first before giving it to her. This book was such a quick read. I could'nt seem to put it down. It was light hearted and funny at times and deep and introspective at others. This is a great book about friendship and how it affects our lives. I really enjoyed this book. At times I was laughing out loud. I know my best friend ...

Am I Old Yet? The Story of Two Women, Generations Apart, Growing Up and Growing Young in a Timeless Friendship

17 reviews
Leah Komaiko

Thorndike Press, 2000

Poignant and Wise
I saw Leah Kamaiko interviewed on last Sunday's Today Show. We were also treated to footage of Leah and Adele walking and talking together. True soulmates. Seeing them reminded me of how moved I was when I read "Am I Old Yet?" the book Leah wrote so that all of us could share what these two wonderful women have learned from each other. There is only one age, alive, and that life is best ...