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Apr 18, 2022book100_0 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Anna Quindlen and I are the same age. In the past I had looked forward each week to reading Anna Quindlen's newspaper column. My opinion of her book, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake is not favorable. Having lots of candles on one's…
Jul 14, 2015readerpat rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An easy reading book. I enjoyed it and could relate to a lot of her memories.
Jul 07, 2015fitzchowan rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Very relatable! Poignant and pithy reflections as the author looks back on life as she approaches her sixties.
aisha65
Jul 06, 2014aisha65 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable short essays.
Jun 12, 2013JCLHelenH rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I liked this book much better after discussing it with my book club, than I did while reading it. Interesting!
Oct 27, 2012davehook rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
At first this book started out well - a refreshing voice of someone who is enjoying aging rather than whining about it. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about her own personal experiences. But I was somewhat put off by some of her sweeping…
Sep 26, 2012shanauer rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Love most of Quindlen's work, but she seemed a little....I don't know- full of herself?- in this one. Yeah, I know it's a memoir, but she's just so... PROUD. Yuck. However, several friends loved it, so what do I know?
Sep 08, 2012kozakd rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Anna's writing is laugh out loud funny while current and thought provoking for any boomer headed into retirement. This is a quick, fun read that would make a great Mother's Day or birthday gift.
mrsgail5756
Aug 05, 2012mrsgail5756 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A very good read. I enjoyed this book I would recommend this book for all to read.
booklady413
Jul 28, 2012booklady413 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Having reached a ripe old age myself, I enjoyed Anna's memoir about looking back at life, the good, the bad and the ugly!
Jul 18, 2012capezio rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Enjoyed the book a great deal. She could be my mother, and I 100% can't relate to things she has gone through.....yet...but her wisdom and perspective was thought provoking, and relevent. I enjoyed the essays, her witty jests, and the…
rowanquincy
Jun 13, 2012rowanquincy rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Read several books by this author, but this was a dud.
Jun 07, 2012mayfairlady rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
love her writing - can really relate
Crheneghan
Jun 03, 2012Crheneghan rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable look at Anna Quindlen's life as she approaches her senior years.
Mar 21, 2012
Growing older with Anna. Looking back at life's choices from 60.