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A Time of Living Graciously
Reflections on Growing Older
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More than just a book, A Time of Living Graciously is a celebration of life's rich tapestry, woven with threads of loving kindness and wisdom. Brigid Lowry's insights into ageing gracefully and gratefully are a warm embrace for the soul. From navigating the quirks of creaking...
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More than just a book, A Time of Living Graciously is a celebration of life's rich tapestry, woven with threads of loving kindness and wisdom.
Brigid Lowry's insights into ageing gracefully and gratefully are a warm embrace for the soul. From navigating the quirks of creaking joints to pondering life's mysteries, Brigid reminds us to approach life with kindness and humour.
Whether you're facing the occasional stumble or pondering the mysteries of existence, let this collection be your companion.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781760995133
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 February 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Fremantle Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 19.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 171.0mm
Weight: 225g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Brigid Lowry hopes her work will inspire people to think, laugh and enjoy being alive. She has a master's degree in creative writing and is the award-winning author of eight young adult titles, including the bestseller Guitar Highway Rose. Her recent titles are Still Life with Teapot- On Zen, Writing and Creativity (2016), and A Year of Loving Kindness to Myself & Other Essays (2021), with Fremantle Press.
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Still Life With Teapot
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A Time of Living Graciously
More than just a book, A Time of Living Graciously - Reflections on Growing Older is a celebration of life's rich tapestry, woven with threads of loving kindness and wisdom. Brigid Lowry's insights into ageing gracefully and gratefully are a warm embrace for the soul. From navigating the quirks of ageing joints to pondering life's mysteries, Brigid reminds us to...Paperback$3800Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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