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When I Am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple
 

When I Am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple

by Sandra Martz

This enchanting collection of writings and photographs 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. An award-winning anthology that takes a refreshing look at issues of aging in a society that glorifies youth. (read review)

Top tags: poetry,  fiction,  aging,  women,  feminism (all tags)

Overview: Amazon Reviews

Enjoyable for women of " that certain age"
  • Rated 4 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, September 23, 2005
Have looked for this book for ages but out of print in Australia where I live so was delighted to find it at Amazon. My friends cannot wait to borrow it
When I Am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple
  • Rated 4 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, July 4, 2005
The large print was great. I miss the illustrations that are in stardard print books. The poems were good. Some were a little more depressing about getting old then I would have preferred. After reading it, I won't be sending as a gift to an older friend. But it will stay with me.
Not your sweet Grandma
  • Rated 2 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, September 24, 2003
"Humor and beauty"? "Rebellious," "cynical," and "depressing" seem to me to describe these selections more accurately. Oh, I suppose a few of them are all right. But this is definitely not like the light stuff my grandma found so appealing in Erma Bombeck. After reading about half a dozen of these pieces, I'd had quite enough, thank you.
When I Am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple
  • Rated 3 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, April 24, 2003
If you are expecting the be uplifted by this book you will be disappointed.

I was expecting more humor but left this book feeling depressed.

Hey honey!
  • Rated 5 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, August 29, 2002
We're all getting old and fat! This book just makes you feel less alone about the ordeal!
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