Messages from Somewhere: Inspiring Stories of Life After 60 [Paperback]

Harriet May Savitz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 28, 2002

Messages from Somewhere: Inspiring Stories of Life After 60 is a collection of poignant essays which reflect seniors, or "trailblazers" as Harriet May Savitz likes to refer to them. These anecdotes touch, with humor and compassion the challenges that face these older adults, (whose life expectancy is much longer than their ancestors) and will inspire, comfort and encourage all generations alike. This book will enlighten and give new hope to all seniors and the people who love them.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Savitz, the author of young adult books and a contributor to the Chicken Soup series, reflects on the late-life independence she's discovered as a senior in these uplifting, interwoven essays. She explores her continuing maternal role, the friendships she's found in later years, widowhood and the transition from suburban living to closer quarters after her family dispersed. Savitz amusingly describes "senior moments" of absentmindedness (which strike her children and grandchildren, too), and offers touching personal anecdotes about needing and still being needed by her middle-aged children.
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Review

"...Through her insight, the reader is elevated to a new level of understanding." -- Barbara Russell Chesser, Ph.D. Co-author: Cihcken Soup for the Golden Soul

"Reading Harriet May Savitz's essays is like looking into someone's very private thoughts..." -- Anita Finley, Gerontologist Publisher of Senior Life & Bommer Times

Her insight brings the reader to a new level of understanding. These essays hit home. -- Barbara Russell Chesser, Ph.D., Co-author; Chicken Soup for the Golden Soul, February 2002

In a world that is so youth oriented, this book is a celebration of senior citizens everywhere. -- Milton Kahn, Publicist / Milton Kahn Associates, Inc. / Public Relations February 2002

These essays will surely make you take a deep breath and appreciate the moment it took to read them. -- Anita Finley, Gerontologist Publisher of Senior Life & Boomer Times. Book endorsement/February 2002

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Product Details

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: Little Treasure Publications, Incorporated (January 28, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963983857
• ISBN-13: 978-0963983855
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,041,394 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A compilation of memorable, personal essays, May 6, 2002

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This review is from: Messages from Somewhere: Inspiring Stories of Life After 60 (Paperback)

Harriet May Savitz's Messages From Somewhere: Inspiring Stories Of Life After 60 is a compilation of memorable, personal essays reflecting the wit and wisdom of a woman of golden years and impeccable taste. The subjects and issues are wide ranging, yet unified with age as the common factor in a generation destined to live longer, healthier, and with more possibilities than any other in the recorded history of the human race. Engaging written with zest and relish for the greatest joys life has to offer, Messages From Somewhere makes for fulfilling, enriching, and highly rewarding reading.