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Barbara Laughlin writes with the gentle curiosity of someone who has lived many lives and still delights in small discoveries. An older writer crafting stories for older readers and those who love them, she finds quiet parallels between the pleasures of youth and the comforts of latter years, shaping luminous, reflective prose that lingers like afternoon sun. A longtime animal lover, she spent many years as a therapy team with her dog Astrid, visiting rehab, nursing, and memory care facilities, bringing moments of calm and connection to people and families.

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As we journey through life, especially after the age of 55, our understanding of our own needs becomes more refined. Years of experience have given us a special insight into what is necessary for our overall well-being, social involvement, and political awareness.

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Plus-Size: A Memoir of Pop Culture, Fatphobia, and Social Change

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“Age is but a number, and love knows no bounds - older women writers beautifully capture the essence of sapphic romance.”
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“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
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“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.”
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