Number Our Days

Myerhoff, Moski

ISBN 10: 0525169555 / ISBN 13: 9780525169550

Published by Dutton Adult, 1979

U.S.A.: Dutton Adult, 1979. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. E.P. Dutton, New York, 1978. Book Condition: Very Good with embossed initials. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good- PROTECTED IN MYLAR. Barbara Myerhoff (Jacket Photos); Alfred Manso (Jacket Design) (illustrator). 1st Edition/1st Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 306 pp. Stated first printing of the first edition. Anthropologist Myerhoff's penetrating exploration of the aging process is brilliant sociology--as well as living history--that tells readers about the importance of ritual, the agonies of aging, and the indomitable human spirit. "(The book) shines with the luminous wit of old age."--Robert Bly. 306 pp. Seller Inventory # 006443

Synopsis:

This investigation into the lives of a group of elderly Jews living in Venice, California, establishes correlations between their ethnic heritage and rituals and their acceptance of physical hardship and approaching death

Review: Maggie Kuhn Gray Panthers A compelling and compassionate account of elderly Jews who have much to teach us about surviving and aging with grace and wisdom. Anne Sklar "Los Angles Times Book Review" An invigorating celebration of courage and stamina...a rich tapestry of love, sorrow, and rituals remembered and continued. Charles Silberman "The New York Times Book Review" Professor Myerhoff is that rarity, a social scientist who writes with a novelist's eye and ear....She teaches us more about "the proper way to live" than all the self-help books combined. Anne Sklar Los Angles Times Book Review An invigorating celebration of courage and stamina...a rich tapestry of love, sorrow, and rituals remembered and continued. Charles Silberman The New York Times Book Review Professor Myerhoff is that rarity, a social scientist who writes with a novelist's eye and ear....She teaches us more about "the proper way to live" than all the self-help books combined. Charles Silberman"The New York Times Book Review"Professor Myerhoff is that rarity, a social scientist who writes with a novelist's eye and ear....She teaches us more about "the proper way to live" than all the self-help books combined. Anne Sklar"Los Angles Times Book Review"An invigorating celebration of courage and stamina...a rich tapestry of love, sorrow, and rituals remembered and continued. Maggie KuhnGray PanthersA compelling and compassionate account of elderly Jews who have much to teach us about surviving and aging with grace and wisdom.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Number Our Days
Publisher: Dutton Adult
Publication Date: 1979
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: 1st Edition