Lots Of Candles, Plenty Of Cake (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
At 29 years old, I wondered if this book would hold much meaning for me since Quindlen analyzes her life at 60 and contemplates how her age has shaped her perspective on topics such as friends, children, solitude, and death. What I discovered is that Quindlen is full of incredible advice--whether or not she intended for it to be advice, that's what I got from it. At 29 it's easy to complain about life moving too quickly and feeling like I'm aging too rapidly as I compare myself to the children and teenagers of the present day. But what Quindlen points out is that it's never too late to live your life to its fullest and anticipate new and exciting things with every day. I'm really glad I picked this one up! I usually enjoy memoirs, and this one was generally interesting. I started it in print and finished it on audio, and I preferred the audio quite a bit. I think I would have liked it more if I were 20 years older. I didn't resonate with the general theme of dealing with getting older, and I didn't resonate with the experiences of a baby boomer woman. The reader's guide at the end of the Kindle version sparked some interesting discussions at book club.
What do You think about Lots Of Candles, Plenty Of Cake (2012)?
My mom is 60. I kept thinking about her as I read this. I'd like to reread this in 30 years!
—Antonio
I immediately bought ten copies to give as gifts to girlfriends.
—kelsiloves1D
Great birthday gift for women who turn 50 or 60!
—mooby
Got lost in this book. Did not finish it.
—Casanne
