Suddenly Seventy

This is an acerbic and often humorous memoir written from the point of view of a septuagenarian. Jennifer Dabbs reflects on the Good Old Days and wonders if they were better than today. Growing up without television, computers and mobile phones produces a different sort of sensibility. Or does it?In a candid style, Jennifer reflects on modern mutilation, bubble-wrapped babies, coddled kids, the National Service, men, and Germaine Greer. A fascinating read that is sure to create headlines. 'Amazing, brave and shocking all at once..."" Laurent Boulanger, 2016 Pacific Rim Grand Prize Winner.