Why read Still Life at Eighty?

Book cover of Still Life at Eighty: The Next Interesting Thing

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In her new memoir, Abigail Thomas ruminates on aging during the confines of COVID-19 with her trademark mix of humor and wisdom, including valuable, contemplative writing tips along the way.

As she approaches eighty, what she herself calls old age, Abigail Thomas accepts her new life, quieter than before, no…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Still Life at Eighty as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Jessica Chiccehitto Hindman

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I teach memoir writing for a living, so I read a lot of memoirs. Abigail Thomas’s memoirs are the best of the best.

What I love about her writing is her humor, attention to detail, and lack of pretentiousness. And, in this book, I’m reminded of something else I love about her work, which is her ability to turn life’s most mundane moments into art.

Though she is specifically examining life at the age of eighty, this is a book with acute wisdom for readers of any age.

From Jessica's 3 favorite reads in 2023.