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Somewhere Towards the End by Diana Athill

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Somewhere Towards the End

Author
Diana Athill
Narrator
Claire Bloom
Publisher
Orion
Publish Date
23 April 2009
Run Time
5 hours
Format
Audiobook
Genre
Biography: general

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What is it like to be old? Diana Athill, born in 1917, made her reputation as a writer with the candour of her memoirs. In SOMEWHERE TOWARDS THE END she reflects frankly on the losses and occasionally the gains that old age brings, and on the wisdom and fortitude required to face death. This is a lively narrative of events, lovers and friendships: the people and experiences that have taight her to regret very little, to resist despondency and to question the beliefs and customs of her own generation.

Read by Claire Bloom

(p) 2009 Orion Publishing Group

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  • She doesn't try to be funny or witty, but you'd look long and hard for a more stimulating and engaging companion.

    SUNDAY TIMES

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Details
Author
Diana Athill
Narrator
Claire Bloom
Duration
5 hours
Release Date
23 April 2009
ISBN
9781409113386
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Orion
Genre
Biography: general

Synopsis

What is it like to be old? Diana Athill, born in 1917, made her reputation as a writer with the candour of her memoirs. In SOMEWHERE TOWARDS THE END she reflects frankly on the losses and occasionally the gains that old age brings, and on the wisdom and fortitude required to face death. This is a lively narrative of events, lovers and friendships: the people and experiences that have taight her to regret very little, to resist despondency and to question the beliefs and customs of her own generation.Read by Claire Bloom(p) 2009 Orion Publishing Group

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