Synopsis:
When you lose your hair and your hearing and your vision, it’s hard to find any humor in these all too human conditions. These poems were written from experience and, believe me, if you can laugh about aging body parts, you can handle the other problems life hands you. So read, enjoy and laugh!
Author Bio:
Professor Emerita at California State University, Los Angelos, Janet has lived and traveled all over the world - high school in Iran, universities in Lebanon, France and the United States, teaching assignments in Germany, Korea, Japan, Thailand, and China.
Now in her 70's, Dr. Hoult and her husband, Charley, live in Southern California with their two dogs and continue their adventures chasing solar eclipses, mentoring student rocketeers and visiting their grandchildren and great grandchild. The author's proceeds from the sale of this book will go to the CSULA Emeriti Association scholarship endowed in memory of her son, David Cameron Fisher.
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My Opinion:
This is the cutest, funniest and truest book of poetry I have read to date. There were times where , at 33, I agreed and knew exactly what the author was talking about. She captured the essence of aging in a way, that leaves you wanting more. I really enjoyed this collection.
My favorite poem is: Eating Well
As soon as I read it, I thought of my mother. She always says she feeds "the ladies", meaning everything drops to her chest. This poem captured just that, in a humorous and tasteful way.
All you poetry lovers out there, get a copy!
(4/5)
~I received a copy from the author. I was not compensated for my opinion.~
This sounds like a fun read for any age. Thanks for the review.
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