In this month’s Readers Write column, we set out to discover what book reading is like for seniors as they near their 80s or 90s. How have their lives been influenced by reading? How do they choose what to read next? Bob Lessard, 82, a Minnesota state senator for 26 years, says “My history of reading history has no doubt affected my decision-making process.” Read what Bob and other seniors shared about their reading lists. […]
What brings a centuries-old character to life in a way that resonates with twenty-first century men and women? How is it that an author whose name never appeared in print before her death continues to inspire discussion, laughter, and scholarship more than 200 years later? For Jane Austen fans, the answer is simple: Austen’s brilliance, humor, and critical eye not only invite readers into a bygone era but continue to speak truth today. […]
Nancy Saltzman’s husband and their two sons were killed in a small plane crash. For ten years, Nancy got up every day and went to work as an elementary school principal, where her children had been students. Her initial job was to support her staff and students through their grief. When she decided to retire to write her memoir, Nancy had to face her story and the pain she endured while living as a Radical Survivor. […]
