Old Age

Old Age

A beginner's guide

Summary




THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

'A witty, elegant and unsentimental meditation on the business of getting old' THE TIMES

The notorious baby boomers are approaching the end and starting to plan their final moves in the game of life. ‘What was that all about?’ they’re asking. ‘Was it about acquiring things or changing the world? Was it about keeping all your marbles? Or is the only thing that counts after you’re gone the reputation you leave behind?’ In Old Age: a beginner’s guide, Michael Kinsley answers the questions we are all forced to confront sooner or later.

Reviews

  • Witty, bracing, thought-provoking
    SUNDAY TIMES CULTURE

About the author

Michael Kinsley

Michael Kinsley is a columnist at Vanity Fair, a contributor to the New Yorker, the founder of Slate and the ex (American) editor of the Economist.

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