Reinventing Myself: Memoirs of a Retired Professor4 reviews Marlys Marshall Styne Infinity Publishing, 2006 A gentle and overall joyful collection + Retired Professor's Memoir is a Great Read! + Spirit and talent in a retired widow + Wonderful book for those approaching retirement             I'm Too Young To Be Seventy: And Other Delusions9 reviews Judith Viorst Free Press, 2005 Yes Witty, But Far Far More + I'm Too Old To Be 70 + I'm Too Young To Be Seventy: And Other Delusions + She's nailed it again!             Volunteer2 reviews Marlys Marshall Styne Amazon, 2007 Getting Involved + Bringing Visibility to the Invisible This little article about a volunteer's experience shows how hesitant people are to help the homeless. It's a nice story about how a retired person can still be involved in lives of others and make a difference. It definitely gives the reader something to think about and challenges us to have more ...             Dorsey's Real Poetry for Seniors3 reviews Ed L. Dorsey American Literary Press, 2007 You'll want to rad this over and over again + Poetry Especially for Seniors? + Spirituality, nature, growing older, present society and the effects of change. Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (5/07) In "Dorsey's Real Poetry for Seniors" by author Ed L. Dorsey, he offers readers poems that rhyme. Rarely in today's literature do we see such rhyme and rhythm. "He writes that poems lacking verse and rhyme are like a song with the music gone, ...             Marie's Story3 reviews Marlys Marshall Styne Amazon, 2007 A Story of Courage + We Think It Could Never Happen To Us + A Story of a Life Gone Awry... Marie's Story by Marlys Marshall Styne is a poignant tale of a day in the life of an elderly homeless woman. Marie, a former teacher, tells her story through a series of flashbacks. We move back and forth through her previous middleclass existence to her present life on the streets. This is a ...             The Art of Growing Older: Writers on Living and Aging3 reviews University Of Chicago Press, 1996 Wonderful Book!!! + Literary Impressions of Aging + BoomerLit., Not So Light This is a wonderful compendium and commentary about the subject of aging in literature. It arrived in excellent condition, and quickly, and was read right away. Thanks!!             Senior Moments: Getting the Most Out of Your Golden Years5 reviews David Wayne Silva Outskirts Press, 2005 A must read for anyone heading toward the Golden Years + Refreshing, Cleansing, Enriching + Senior Advises other Seniors on the Challenges of Aging + A Great Senior Read + An inspiring, sensitive read.             60 on Up: The Truth About Aging in America9 reviews Lillian B. Rubin Beacon Press, 2007 Poignant reflection on the view from age 82 + Skillful Writer, A Book With Hard Questions + Realistic And Not Optimistic At age 49, with 2 kids (8 & 10) and a full-time job, I have a ways to go before I join Lillian Rubin in old-age-hood - which she notes that people experience at different ages, and which for her didn't feel real until her 80th birthday. But I love this book. It speaks to the experience of people ...             Poetic Musings of an Old, Fat Man9 reviews Harry Gilleland Lulu.com, 2008 The Poetic Musings of Harry Gilleland Speak Words To Us All! + Not so old, but very much a poet + Fans of the first two will undoubtedly find much to enjoy within + Very Insightful! + Interesting Poetry for Seniors             Seniorwriting: A Brief Guide for Seniors Who Want to Write4 reviews Marlys Marshall Styne Infinity Publishing, 2007 Guidelines for seniors who want to write + It will be one of the most rewarding reads you can do! + Brief, Excellent Guidance, and a Plethora of Excellent Ideas + Encouragement for the road to discovery             One Last Dance: It's Never Too Late To Fall In Love11 reviews Mardo Williams, Kay Williams, ... Calliope Press, 2005 I want to share it with all my close friends. + Senior Romance? Yes! + Delightful, Upload, & Profound + a book for all ages - + There's More to Look Forward To             Teacher Man: A Memoir236 reviews Frank McCourt Scribner, 2005 book purchase + A different sort of story from AA and 'Tis, yet equally enjoyable... + Come and check out this FANTASTIC EVENT for TEACHER MAN + Third times the Charm...             As We Are Now: A Novel11 reviews May Sarton W. W. Norton & Company, 1992 Elder Disintegration and Nursing Home Horrors + Powerful and timeless + Powerful + The Most Dangerous Emotion + Do these places really exist?             50+: Igniting a Revolution to Reinvent America6 reviews Bill Novelli St. Martin's Press, 2006 If you don't have something nice to say... + Excellent read + A hard-hitting social observation all general-interest lending collections will want. If you look for value and things to gain and learn from a book like, "50+ Igniting a Revolution to Reinvent America," you can always find them; if you look for content to justify a negative and critical view (such as the prior two reviews), you can always find those too. It all comes down to what ...             No! I Don't Want to Join a Book Club: Diary of a Sixtieth Year26 reviews Virginia Ironside Viking Adult, 2007 Smart and Funny + LOL + Snow on the Roof, Fire in the Furnace + OK             Cherry Blossoms in Twilight: Memories of a Japanese Girl6 reviews Linda, E. Austin Moonbridge Publications, 2007 A Cultural Visit to Twentieth Century Japan + Memories of a poor but content childhood were torn apart by the crushing impact of war. + Makes a great Christmas Holiday Gift + Cherry Blosson Nostalgia + A touching, engaging read             The Fiction Class24 reviews Susan Breen Plume, 2008 Short and sweet + Great for Book Groups, Daughters Everywhere + would make a great flick + Wow! + Not A How To Book For Writers!             Am I Wife or Daughter?2 reviews Brenda Hill Amazon, 2008 A Common Dilemma + Excellent! It seems that more and more women, especially, are being faced with the task of caring for one or more aging and/or disabled parents at the same time they are caring for their own families. This story portrays such a situation very well, and the reader is tempted to write a sequel. However, the sad ...             The Death of Betty Pinto6 reviews Judith Woolcock Colombo Amazon, 2007 The plot thickens with the soup... + 150 years after Edgar Allan Poe + Little Old Ladies are Human Too + Surprise Ending. Fun Read. + A Twister             How to Live Well Without Owning a Car: Save Money, Breathe Easier, and Get More Mileage Out of Life40 reviews Chris Balish Ten Speed Press, 2006 A car free life is possible! + Encouraging, with practical suggestions + ok not too indepth but a fun read + Excellent Arguents Logically Presented