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When I Am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple

By: Sandra Martz
Narrated by: Ellen Burstyn, C. C. H. Pounder
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This award-winning anthology of poetry and prose takes a new look at being a woman - particularly an aging woman - in a society that prizes and glorifies youth. The works are by both younger writers looking forward in time and writers who have experienced the joys and challenges of growing older. This international best seller was put together by editor Sandra Martz who selected the collection's pieces from thousands of submitted manuscripts.Recording (P)1995 by Audio Literature; Copyright ©1987 by Papier-Mache Press Aging Parents Classics Gender Studies Parenting & Families Poetry Relationships Social Sciences United States World Literature
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Several good short stories of life, love and loss. Good humour and down to earth. Narrated with emotions and wit.

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