Musings of an Octogenarian
Author | : Mary B. Miller |
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Release | : 1996-02-01 |
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ISBN | : 9781575531021 |
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Author | : Mary B. Miller |
Publisher | : |
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Release | : 1996-02-01 |
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ISBN | : 9781575531021 |
Author | : Ignatius Gee |
Publisher | : Austin Macauley Publishers |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 2023-12-08 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1398445479 |
When the author reached the age of eighty, and was no longer able to travel much, he began to put a few words on paper; his motivation was to keep his mind alert as his muscles weakened. Some of these ‘musings’ attempted to be amusing, without much success. Others were reactions to articles in the Australian newspaper, in the days when he could afford to have it delivered every day. Then he got carried away and began to deliberately wear different hats; a sportswriter one day, a current affairs commentator on another day, an arrogant book-reviewer the next. All the opinions expressed are his own, based upon wide reading and a good memory, so that ideas spawned by a book on theoretical physics began to mix with stories of the Brith Raj in India. And his sound Catholic upbringing, based on his father’s love of Rerum Novarum, began to embrace the results of living for a while in a strongly Buddhist society. So, if you are looking for historical accuracy you will not find it here: he has kept no notes or references; what is in his head has leaked out through his word-processer. It is curiously therapeutic; a bit like going to Confession but not quite.
Author | : Gerry Finkel |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-02-15 |
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At the age of eighty-three, after sixty-one years in his fulfilling profession as an academic pathologist, retirement was a bit of a bummer for Gerry Finkel.What does a man with a sharp mind and intellect, keen wit and a desire to communicate do? He opened the door allowing us to step into The World According to Gerry.From the unique perspective of a life filled with knowledge and many rich experiences, octogenarian Gerry Finkel shares his musings on life, art, music and books through to exploring deeper concepts of time and the self.Gerry speaks with warmth, passion and humour in different styles ranging from philosophical questioning to poetry, fictional short stories and memoir.Designed to provoke thought, conversation and perhaps controversy, The World According to Gerry encourages all readers to do their own thinking. To stretch, to reach and explore. It makes for fascinating reading and mindful stimulation."The power of imagination ? can drive wishes, hopes, fears, creativity and actions" A wonderful book for all generations to share.
Author | : David Fuchs |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 2015-11-15 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780996871600 |
Vignettes and poems by an 86-year-old television executive.
Author | : Skep de Peralta |
Publisher | : Xlibris Corporation |
Total Pages | : 255 |
Release | : 2015-10-09 |
Genre | : Poetry |
ISBN | : 1514405458 |
This book is a collection of daily thoughts, poems, and acrostics, as written at Skep de Peraltas blog. Eighty-plus years of living contribute to his words of wisdom and creative thoughts. Family, love, politics, science, religion and many other topics are covered over 4 years worth of writings, which will hopefully inspire both the young and old to express themselves creatively through writing.
Author | : Joseph F. Conley |
Publisher | : Xulon Press |
Total Pages | : 218 |
Release | : 2009-07-08 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 160791574X |