Somewhere Towards the End

  • Author Diana Athill
  • Narrator Claire Bloom
  • Publisher Orion
  • Run Time 4 hours and 33 minutes
  • Format Audio
  • Genre Biography: general.
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What to expect

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

Critics Review

  • 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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