The Summer of a Dormouse

Dis appointed with this so far.

John Mortimer has a wonderful way of writing and demonstrating his sense of humor even though others in a similar position might be a lot less positive. A joy to read.

I read a little of this book and then found that I just didn't want to waste my time reading any more. And it sounded so interesting in the NYTimes review! I feel this book is pure garbage. He seems to be under the impression that every thought and memory which flits through his head is of great value. Just as power corrupts, fame insufflates the ego - unless you have the supreme wisdom to resist it. I read halfway thru another book called something like 'the delights of aging'. It was just as disappointing. And I'm aging. Are there any books which genuinely make you believe aging isn't as bad as it feels? Like that music isn't as bad as it sounds? Maybe self-delusion is the only way to joyfully tolerate the whips and scorns. Maybe that's Mortimer's real message here - message by example.

quite worth reading. to my mind, the middle volume of the3 trilogy is best, but all are worth while.

An old and dying man, Mortimer successfully enlisted his comic muse in order to provide the balm of humor to describe the end of life. May all of us approach our own eventual death with his wisdom and understanding.