Growing Old Gracefully

I have always admired Joan Bakewell and believe she is an excellent role model for women growing older with integrity and grace. 

She has just written a book 'The View from Here. Life at Seventy' which I certainly intend reading.

Last week I listened to an excellent interview with her and philosopher MM McCabe on Womans Hour.  They both talk very eloquently and amusingly about "the perils of trying to grow old gracefully"; "when is the right time to let youself go"; "and how much your appearance as a woman is bound to your identity".

I recommend listening to it as I believe it captures the essence of how many of us feel.  Click on the link below to listen online:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/ram/2006_37_wed_01.ram