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You may know Judith Viorst for her beloved children’s book, “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” Now, she comes to Washington Hebrew to discuss her newest book, “Making the Best of What’s Left.” Blending humor and vulnerability, Viorst — now in her nineties — explores the joys and sorrows of life’s “Final Fifth,” those ages 80 to 100. This witty and poignant reflection on life’s twilight years will leave you laughing, pondering, and grateful — whether you’re in your “Final Fifth” or have parents, relatives or friends in their eighties and beyond.
Judith Viorst is the author of the beloved Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, which has sold some four million copies; the Lulu books, including Lulu and the Brontosaurus; the New York Times bestseller Necessary Losses; four musicals; and poetry for children and adults. Her most recent books of poetry include What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About? and Nearing Ninety. In a career that has spanned more than fifty years, she has captivated readers with her bestselling children’s books and collections of poetry reflecting on each decade of life. She lives in Washington, DC.
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Wednesday, February 18
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Temple
Becca Cook