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Recessional
Recessional
Author: James A. Michener
The challenges and rewards faced by older adults and their families is the subject at the heart of this provocative new novel. Set in a Florida retirement center called the Palms, the book follows a group of unforgettable residents over the course of a year as their humorous, triumphant narratives unfold.
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ISBN-13: 9780679436126
ISBN-10: 067943612X
Publication Date: 9/27/1994
Pages: 484
Edition: 1st trade ed
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  • Currently 2.9/5 Stars.
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2.9 stars, based on 10 ratings
Publisher: Random House
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
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reviewed Recessional on + 211 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Michener is one of my favorite all time authors. This was a great book; I am envious of the talent he had and was sad to see him pass on a few years ago. I like Michener so much I even visited him museum in PA.
u-bassguy avatar reviewed Recessional on
Helpful Score: 2
This book reveals some of the workings of retirement homes as is in the style of James Michener's other novels, i.e. Hotel, Airport, etc. The many characters are interesting, lovable and rascally.
reviewed Recessional on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
not the normal Michner book I enjoyed it beeing a senior citizan
rxtheresa avatar reviewed Recessional on + 27 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is one of my favorite books of all time. I gave a copy of it to a psychiatrist friend of mine who deals in geriatric psychiatry. The psychology of the retirement home is interesting since many of us will live in one someday. One of the most humorous scenes I remember in the book is how the breakdown of the soft serve ice cream machine was a major tragedy for the residents. I could relate to that. LOL
amijackie avatar reviewed Recessional on + 16 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Great read- deals well with end of life issues, as well as presenting a view of healthy aging. There are several stories within the story - I really enjoyed it.
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reviewed Recessional on
I found this book very hard to read. It seemed to be a series of "soapbox" vignettes loosely tied together by a poor plot. Probably should not have been my first Michener read.
tammy1986d avatar reviewed Recessional on + 9 more book reviews
This books shows us that even in our golden years there is still alot of life to live. The elderly people where shown as people with important jobs, some of them still doing these jobs even in there 70 and 80.
It also shows us that even when young and disfigured in the prim of life, there is hope and love and life for use to live.


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