From AudioFile The difficulties and challenges that old age presents are discussed in a series of poems and stories. This award-winning anthology contains material selected from thousands of submitted manuscripts. Ellen Burstyn has the remarkable ability to transform herself from child to old woman in the blink of an eye. Every word she speaks conjures vivid images. The listener will break into laughter as Burstyn interprets anecdotes about eccentric friendships and senior citizen love affairs. CCH Pounder's performances overflow with compassion， humor and insight as she breathes life into the colorful characters. She entertains with a unique style of sarcasm， humor and empathy， provoking laughter， tears and compassion. These two talented women perform from the heart， revealing and respecting the realities of growing older. B.J.P. (c)AudioFile， Portland， Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From the Publisher Eleven years after its first publication， the writing and art in this powerful and provocative award-winning anthology still touches millions of readers worldwide. Acclaimed for its honesty and realism on a sensitive issue-"It sounds a message， addressing a group that needs and wants to hear it" (Los Angeles Times)- WHEN I AM AN OLD WOMAN I SHALL WEAR PURPLE mixes celebratory and joyous stories with those depicting the harder edge of aging. These elements are masterfully woven into a single story line that invites readers to rethink societal attitudes and messages about older women. A favorite gift book， a popular reading group choice， and a perennial bestseller with more than 1.5 million copies sold， WHEN I AM AN OLD WOMAN I SHALL WEAR PURPLE celebrates the message of aging as a natural gift of life. This groundbreaking book that "launched a new movement， a new way of looking at aging" (San Antonio Express-News) includes the famous title poem by Jenny Joseph that started the purple craze. Millions of women have taken its message to heart: it's OK to grow older; in fact it's terrific! "You're not getting older， just a little more purple." (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. See all Editorial Reviews