{"product_id":"at-seventy-a-journal-9780393310306","title":"At Seventy: A Journal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAt Seventy: A Journal by May Sarton\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nMay Sarton--poet, novelist, and chronicler--occupies a special place in American letters. This contemplative journal chronicles the year that began on May 3, 1982, her seventieth birthday. At her home in Maine, she savors \"the experience of being alive in this beautiful place,\" reflecting on nature, friends, and work.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Reflective Memoir on Aging and Self-Discovery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis journal offers an intimate look at May Sarton's life as she enters her eighth decade. Through daily observations and reflections, Sarton explores what it means to age gracefully while maintaining creative vitality. Her writing captures the beauty of coastal Maine, the rhythms of solitary life, and the wisdom that comes with lived experience.\n\n\"Why is it good to be old?\" she was asked at one of her lectures. \"Because,\" she said, \"I am more myself than I have ever been.\" This sentiment permeates every page of the journal, offering readers inspiration and perspective on the later stages of life.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout May Sarton\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nMay Sarton (1912-1995) was an acclaimed poet, novelist, and memoirist whose work spans decades of American literary history. Known for her honest explorations of solitude, creativity, and the inner life, Sarton built a devoted readership through her journals and memoirs. Her writing on aging, nature, and the artistic process continues to resonate with readers seeking contemplative literature.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Readers Will Find\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis journal documents a full year in Sarton's life, offering insights into her daily routines, creative work, relationships with friends, and observations of the natural world surrounding her Maine home. The entries reveal her thoughts on the writing life, the challenges and gifts of aging, and the importance of maintaining connection to place and purpose.\n\nPublished by W. W. Norton \u0026amp; Company in paperback format, this journal serves as both a literary document and a source of inspiration for readers interested in feminist literature, nature writing, and the lived experience of one of America's most beloved literary figures.\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarton, May:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eMay Sarton\u003c\/strong\u003e (1912-1995) was an acclaimed poet, novelist, and memoirist.","brand":"W. W. Norton \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680567660818,"sku":"9780393310306","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9c55f948-1583-4a8d-8150-3426301cb1a6.jpg?v=1734922900","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/at-seventy-a-journal-9780393310306","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}