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hope everyone who has a stake in older people, which is ultimately all of us, will read this book.― ―Mary
Pipher, author of WOMEN ROWING NORTH“In the latter years there are possibilities for joy,
transcendence, and meaning, but also for just the opposite. Aronson writes like a memoirist while giving us
scientific insight, philosophical wisdom, and wise counsel for a journey and destination we all share.
Elderhood is a lovely and thoughtful exploration of this voyage.― ―Abraham Verghese, author of
CUTTING FOR STONE“In Elderhood, the physician-writer Louise Aronson provides an honest and
humane analysis of what it means to grow old in America. Her book--part memoir, history, and social
critique--is deeply sympathetic to elders and sharply critical of the 'anti-aging industry' that has tried to turn
being elderly into some sort of disease. I highly recommend this wonderful book to anyone who plans on
growing old in this country.― ―Sandeep Jauhar, author of HEART: A HISTORY“As Louise Aronson
says, 'Life offers just two possibilities: die young or grow old.' This searing, luminous book is for everyone
who hopes to accomplish the latter and remain fully human as they do. It will challenge your assumptions
and open your mind--and it just might change your life.― ―Lucy Kalanithi, MD, editor of WHEN
BREATH BECOMES AIR“In Elderhood, Louise Aronson draws on the experiences of her own life and
the many lives she has touched as a geriatrician to think about age and aging, combining the insights of
science and med