Old Seems to be Other People

Name: Old Seems to be Other People
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781761042348
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By Lily Brett

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Old Seems to be Other People by Lily Brett offers a reflective and often witty exploration of ageing and self-perception. Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City, the book presents Lily's musings on the surprising aspects of getting older. Through a collection of essays, she discusses themes of change, acceptance, and the amusing contradictions of life's later stages.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy introspective and humorous takes on ageing and self-perception. With candid and often witty reflections, the author explores societal attitudes towards growing old, offering a unique blend of personal insight and cultural commentary.

Old Seems to be Other People

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In Old Seems to be Other People, Lily Brett's unique take on getting older is simultaneously hilarious, serious, and utterly irresistible.

'I didn't want to derail myself by thinking about my vulva and whether it was hospitable enough...'

Most of us would like to live to an old age, but few of us actually want to be old.

In this disarming, intimate, and self-deprecating collection of vignettes about aging, Lily Brett gives us snapshots of her life in New York. After avoiding a large dog that turns out to be a fire hydrant, and mistaking a tall, grey-haired woman for her husband, Lily has to concede that her ophthalmologist is right—she does need cataract surgery. She's transfixed by a speed-dating dinner at a local café and is told they also have speed-dating dinners for seniors. In the crowded Apple store in Soho, two young Apple assistants decide it will take both of them to help her.

In Old Seems to be Other People, Lily Brett's unique take on getting older is simultaneously hilarious, serious, and utterly irresistible.

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Old Seems to be Other People by Lily Brett has been praised for its humorous and introspective exploration of ageing. Reviewers appreciate Brett's candid and witty reflections, noting her ability to find humour in the realities of growing older. The book is seen as both relatable and insightful, skilfully blending personal anecdotes with broader observations on life and culture.

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ISBN: 9781761042348

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 April 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hamish Hamilton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 284g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Lily Brett was born in Germany and came to Melbourne with her parents in 1948. She is one of Australia's most loved, prolific and successful authors. She has published six works of fiction, nine books of poetry and four essay collections to much critical acclaim in Australia and around the world. She was awarded the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for her novel Too Many Men, and France's Prix Medicis tranger for Lola Bensky. Lily Brett is married to the Australian painter David Rankin. They have three children and live in New York.

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