This wonderfully astute novel based on the author's own experiences is the funny--and often poignant--fictionalized diary of an older woman . . . a decade or two past her prime and content to leave it all behind her.
Read More
This wonderfully astute novel based on the author's own experiences is the funny--and often poignant--fictionalized diary of an older woman . . . a decade or two past her prime and content to leave it all behind her.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 240 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
A wry look at getting older, No! I don't want to join a book club is the diary of the 60th year of (fictional) Marie Sharp, a retired teacher. As she approaches her 60th birthday, friends and acquaintances give all kinds of advice about how she can productively spend her retirement years--learn a new language, travel, etc. Marie will have none of it--she's tired of being productive and ready to relax and enjoy being old. She is a bit taken aback when she learns she is to be a grandmother, but her fears that she might not love this child prove groundless--she adores this little one and (like most of us grandmothers) bore her friends silly with her stories. Both amusing and sad (when her good friend, Hughie, must cope with serious illness), London author Virginia Ironside has provided an entertaining yet thoughtful take on aging and death in our culture. Thoroughly enjoyed the book, even though I love my book club.
