The Souls of Seniors

Like a lingering hug from a favorite aunt or grandparent, the case studies in The Souls of Seniors envelop readers in the arms of personal history.

 In this series of brief yet intimate written portraits, octogenarian Alice L. Haber introduces us to a group of her contemporaries who have lived a variety of experiences—from small town West Virginia to Beverly Hills to the tenements of New York City. Some are ordinary, some are extraordinary, and all demonstrate their determination to improve circumstances for their families and loved ones.

 The author hopes this book will inspire younger readers to listen to and respect the stories of their own senior family members, to learn from the everyday moments and momentous occasions they have experienced, and to make an effort to pass along whatever wisdom their histories might contain. Writes Haber: “We definitely need your approval and your love because that is what keeps us going.”