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| Title | : | Recessional |
| Author | : | James A. Michener |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 540 pages |
| Published | : | October 30th 1995 by Fawcett Books (first published 1994) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Historical. Historical Fiction. Novels |
James A. Michener
Paperback | Pages: 540 pages Rating: 3.72 | 1137 Users | 127 Reviews
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Set in the Palms, a Florida retirement center, Recessional follows several residents over the course of a year as their individual narratives - humorous, moving, or sometimes triumphant - unfold. Chris Mallory reluctantly relinquishes his driver's license at the age of ninety, but refuses to hang up his dancing shoes. The Palm's five self-appointed elders, all once outstanding in their respective careers, hotly debate current affairs and plot a daring flying adventure; Laura Oliphant, former head of a private school for girls, never stops learning and never stops educating others, especially about the natural wonders of Florida; and Reverend Helen Quade, the Palms's unofficial pastor, finds an unexpected romance. We meet, too, the families of some of the Palms's residents - among them an independent, unconventional young woman who owes her success to the aunt who encouraged her always to follow her own instincts; and the devoted children of one resident who grapple with difficult decisions about their elderly mother's final days. When they are confronted with any important question that affects their closely knit community, the Palms residents band together and offer the new director, Andy Zorn, both their support and their suggestions.
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| Original Title: | Recessional |
| ISBN: | 0449223450 (ISBN13: 9780449223451) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | Florida(United States) |
Rating Appertaining To Books Recessional
Ratings: 3.72 From 1137 Users | 127 ReviewsAppraise Appertaining To Books Recessional
OK, perhaps Michener is not the most poetic author of all time, but this was an interesting book which covered many of the problems of aging and retirement centers. It was full of the background stories of the people in the center, as well as the story of the main character, Dr. Zorn, who was the director of the center. I think this book was well written and interesting to me.Why did I ever read James Michener? Or maybe his earlier works were more engaging. I rank this with his "The Drifters", a pathetic attempt by an out-of-touch, ivory-tower, middle-aged author at capturing the spirit of the hippie days.
I was curious when I saw someone recommend a Michener book I had never heard of -- Recessional. This book was SO different from all the epic novels like Alaska, Hawaii, Colorado, etc. Friends had joked when his books finally introduced people -- often the first part was mountains, snakes and buffalo. A large rattlesnake was introduced early on in the savana near the retirement home where the story is set, but the rest of the story focuses on people and issues. The story explored issues in
This is the first Michener book I've ever read, and I really liked it. Reading about the day-to-day life and workings of an assisted living facility was very interesting. I will definitely read other Michener books in the future based on how much I liked this one.
I found many parallels in this book with my own life, as my father is medical director at an assisted living facility. I believe this is the first Michener work I've ever read, though I've had many of them close at hand for years. Texas, Hawaii, Alaska and others would have been more likely to have been my first Michener picks, but I was not dis-satisfied that fate allowed Recessional to be my introduction to the works of James Michener.Recessional is James Michener's last novel and it seems
On first glance,even a Michener book on the American health care system,via an expensive 'nursing home'doesn't look like a page turner.However with his skill and peerless research it turns into a very human and involving story.The centrepiece of the book is mortality,and how the government (most governments)dictate how we all meet our end,if we end up 'institutionalised' in the system.Michener is very balanced,but in the end sways very much toward Euthanasia,in my opinion.As for narrative,his
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