182 pages
English language
Published March 15, 2009 by W.W. Norton.
Somewhere towards the end
by Diana Athill
3 stars
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Diana Athill made her reputation as a writer with the candour of her memoirs, now aged ninety, and freed from any inhibitions that even she may once have had, she reflects frankly on the losses and occasionally the gains that old age brings, and on the wisdom and fortitude required to face death. This is a lively narrative of events, lovers and friendships: the people and experiences that have taught her to regret very little, to resist despondency and to question the beliefs and customs of her own generation.
Subjects
- Athill, Diana
- Women authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography
- Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography
- Women editors -- Great Britain -- Biography
- Editors -- Great Britain -- Biography
- Aging
- Old age