Ronald Blythe followed up his famous 'Akenfield' with this book. In it he allows people from all walks af life to reflect in their own words on what it it like to be old. The result is a facinating and moving series of confidences which we are priviledged to share. Wheher philosophical, resigned or despairing of their long years, Ronald Blythe discovers in their talk much that helps us undersand the naturalbut isolating effects of old age. This book provides us with a gentle, perceptive and profound memoir and a deeper understanding of the pattern of our lives.