Am I Old Yet? The Story of Two Women, Generations Apart, Growing Up and Growing Young in a Timeless Friendship
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Book Overview
Am I Old Yet? is an inspiring and funny memoir of a baby boomer's journey into the belly of a beast where she most feared go-old age and ultimately, a nursing home. To overcome her mid-life crisis, Komaiko adopts a 94-year-old woman. What for Leah begins as a reluctant agreement to spend one hour a week with Adele, at the California Chateau, evolves into hundreds of hours. Through their visits and conversations (about aging, death, miracles and even sex) Adele, who is completely blind, surprisingly is the one who helps Leah see the truth about growing old-no matter how old people are, if they have love in their lives there is only one age. Alive.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0312267088
ISBN13:9780312267087
Release Date:September 2000
Publisher:Griffin
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.46 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.5" x 8.3"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
A unexpected surprize
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I was buying this book for a dear friend and decided to read it first before giving it to her. This book was such a quick read. I could'nt seem to put it down. It was light hearted and funny at times and deep and introspective at others. This is a great book about friendship and how it affects our lives. I really enjoyed this book. At times I was laughing out loud. I know my best friend will enjoy it too.
Poignant and Wise
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I saw Leah Kamaiko interviewed on last Sunday's Today Show. We were also treated to footage of Leah and Adele walking and talking together. True soulmates. Seeing them reminded me of how moved I was when I read "Am I Old Yet?" the book Leah wrote so that all of us could share what these two wonderful women have learned from each other. There is only one age, alive, and that life is best lived in connection to ourselves and each other. Leah's willingness to face her fears of aging and learn from them gives gentle space for the rest of us to explore this taboo subject. For years in my psychotherapy practice I have worked with many people facing aging and mortality issues for themselves and their loved ones. "Am I Old Yet?" is poignant and wise. It illuminates while it confronts and comforts. I highly recommend this book. It is a valuable resource for our continuing collective journey.
I didn't want this book to end! Where's the sequel?
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
My God, a real book! I couldn't get over this writing! Thoughtful, smart, funny as heck and so wise and brave. It made me realize how every night I go to sleep grateful my parents are still alive even though I pay very little attention to their well being because they're so far away. Komaiko has reminded me my own aging is happening now, it's not so bad, and there is a solution to getting old besides a lot of denial and a face-lift. Read this book! You'll love it!
Move over "Tuesdays with Morrie" Komaiko's done it again
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Komaiko's done it again. Being the father of three little girls my kids have read all her books and I was happy to see there is finally one for us "adults." As a man I still found it fascinating to read this delightful, humorous and thought provoking book written about women. Move over "Tuesdays with Morrie." Komaiko's book is the lightening and thunder that was missing there. A must read.
Witty, poignant look at timeless friendship w/90+ year-old.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I loved this book! It speaks to friendship, our fear and loathing of aging/"Old People" and still maintains a dry sarcasm that had me laughing out loud. I'm gonna buy 15 copies and give them as gifts. Anyone who has a parent, a child or a dear friend needs to read this.
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