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Rules for Old Men Waiting
Rules for Old Men Waiting
Author: Peter Pouncey
A brief, lyrical novel with a powerful emotional charge, Rules for Old Men Waiting is about three wars of the twentieth century and an ever-deepening marriage. In a house on the Cape “older than the Republic,” Robert MacIver, a historian who long ago played rugby for Scotland, creates a list of rules by which to live ou...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780812973969
ISBN-10: 0812973968
Publication Date: 5/30/2006
Pages: 240
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3.6 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: Random House
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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I found this book to be a treasure. Nothing written is sad or depressing as the main character prepares himself to live his final months/days. He is positive and methodical but with a grace few of us could muster. I loved this book. On my keeper shelf.
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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This was a quick read. I absolutely enjoyed this book. I loved the main character McIver. I will read this book again sometime.


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