When I am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple

Overview

This book was the forerunner of a consciousness of maturity and suggests how to make the most of it with a little willy-nilly as Jenny Joseph, the author of the title poems suggest. It is a collection of stories, reflections, poems and photographs that celebrates aging and encourages revelry. With almost three million copies in print of WHEN I AM AN OLD WOMAN I SHALL WEAR PURPLE its popularity is affirmed.

Reviews

"Plainly I am not going to be able to disown her now, for in her bold and generous way she has pushed me into some extraordinary adventures and chances, and for that I am duty-bound to be grateful to her." — Ms. Joseph, from the Foreword

"An important, moving and life-affirming book. . . . The various words speak about dignity, about respect and about caring. About saying goodbye to old friends and hello to new ones. . . . about not growing old gracefully, if that's what suits you." — Reading for Pleasure

Author Biography

Sandra Kay Martz founded Papier-Mache Press in 1984. Papier-Mache Press was known for publishing accessible books which presented important social issues through enduring works of beauty, grace, and strength, and created a bridge of understanding between the mainstream audience and those who might not otherwise be heard. As an editor and publisher, she has compiled several successful Papier-Mache Press anthologies including If I Had My Life to Live Over I Would Pick More Daisies, and I Am Becoming the Woman I've Wanted, a book that explores the powerful feelings women have about their bodies.