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They May Not Mean To, But They Do by Cathleen Schine

This is a sad but humorous novel that explores the difficult process of growing old. Joy Bergman is an octogenarian who loses her husband after caring for him during his declining years. Joy must learn to manage on her own, but her grown children interfere with her choices. She feels guilty that she is now their burden. This is both a sweet and sad story about aging, family, loneliness and love.

Sue, Breakwater Books, Guilford