Anne Karpf

Pleasant, meandering tour of the idea of how to live a good life and not be upset about aging and decay. Lots of quotes from literature and philosophy, nicely woven together. A very light read.

I heard an NPR interview with the author and decided I needed to read this. A short quick read.

This book takes a positive stance on growing older by situating aging on the continuum of human experience and reminding the reader that it is a natural part of life. I wish the author would spend more time than just one chapter exploring why age discrimination targets women more than men. Otherwise, it is a good, brief book.