What is it like to be old? Diana Athill made her reputation as a writer with the candour of her memoirs - her commitment, in her words, 'to understand, to be aware, to touch the truth'. 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.
- ISBN10 1847081584
- ISBN13 9781847081582
- Publish Date 6 July 2009 (first published 7 January 2008)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Granta Books
- Format eBook
- Language English