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Experience a poignant exploration of love in later life with 'Late-Life Love.' On the eve of her seventieth birthday, author Susan Gubar is gifted a beautiful ring by her husband, prompting deep reflections on their enduring relationship. This heartfelt memoir intertwines intimate self-revelation and literary meditations on aging, showcasing the vibrant connections that flourish among older lovers. Gubar navigates the challenges brought by her husband's age-related disabilities while delving into literary insights from legendary authors like Ovid, Shakespeare, Toni Morrison, and Marilynne Robinson, celebrating the resilience of love even in the face of adversity. 'Late-Life Love' proves that age does not diminish desire—it's a testament to the belief that love and passion only grow stronger with time. Offering inspiration for those seeking second chances and rich storytelling, this book invites readers to reconsider stereotypes associated with aging. With 352 pages of insightful reflections, this memoir is a reminder that love transcends time and circumstance. Perfect for readers seeking uplifting narratives on relationships and aging, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to explore the beauty of companionship later in life. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780393357639. Year: 2020. Publisher: W W Norton & Company.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393357639
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 352
Description:
śTender, unsparing, poignant. . . . [A] love story that braids together intimate self-revelation with a rich meditation on the literature of aging.ťÂŻ Stephen Greenblatt
On Susan Gubar™s seventieth birthday, she receives a beautiful ring from her husband, a gift that startles her into an appreciation of their luck. As she contemplates their sustaining relationship, Susan considers how older lovers differ from their youthful counterpartsÂŻand from ageist stereotypes.
When her husband encounters age-related disabilities, Susan procrastinates over moving from their burdensome house in the country to a more manageable town apartment by searching out literature on the longevity of desire by authors from Ovid and Shakespeare to Toni Morrison and Marilynne Robinson. During subsequent months of care-giving, her own ongoing cancer treatments, and apartment-hunting, Susan studies the obstacles many older couples overcome and marvels at the passion that buoys her own relationship. A memoir proving that love and desire have no expiration date, Late-Life Love is a resounding retort to negative valuations of old age and a celebration of second chances.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393357639
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 352
Description:
śTender, unsparing, poignant. . . . [A] love story that braids together intimate self-revelation with a rich meditation on the literature of aging.ťÂŻ Stephen Greenblatt
On Susan Gubar™s seventieth birthday, she receives a beautiful ring from her husband, a gift that startles her into an appreciation of their luck. As she contemplates their sustaining relationship, Susan considers how older lovers differ from their youthful counterpartsÂŻand from ageist stereotypes.
When her husband encounters age-related disabilities, Susan procrastinates over moving from their burdensome house in the country to a more manageable town apartment by searching out literature on the longevity of desire by authors from Ovid and Shakespeare to Toni Morrison and Marilynne Robinson. During subsequent months of care-giving, her own ongoing cancer treatments, and apartment-hunting, Susan studies the obstacles many older couples overcome and marvels at the passion that buoys her own relationship. A memoir proving that love and desire have no expiration date, Late-Life Love is a resounding retort to negative valuations of old age and a celebration of second chances.