The Art of Growing Older

Wayne Booth has selected, and has been inspired by, the works by some of
our greatest writers on the art of growing older. In this widely praised
anthology he shows that the very making of art is in itself a victory
over time.

"Culled chiefly from great literary works, this unusual compendium of
prose and poetry . . . highlights the physical and emotional aspects of
aging. . . . The thoughtful commentary with which Booth connects the
selections reminds readers that physical decay and fear of death are
conditions common to us all. . . . Provocative."—Publishers Weekly

"His blending of literature, humor, and crotchetiness will capture the
interest of readers of all ages."—Booklist

"Funny . . . profound. . . . It is hard to resist the closing chapters,
which celebrate the freedom from constraint and ambition, the permission
to be crotchety, the joy of memory and perspective that come with age."—William March, Tampa Tribune

"Booth puts a new spin on the worries many of us have about what's
catching up with us. . . . Booth's book . . . [is] for both the younger
readers and those of us who are nervously counting birthdays."—Sacramento Bee