Rabbi Sue Shankman will lead a discussion on the themes of author Judith Viorst’s Making the Best of What’s Left. Viorst, now in her nineties, offers a candid and often humorous reflection on the joys and sorrows of life’s later years. This program is presented by WHC Seniors and is open to anyone interested. Please register using the form below.

About Author Judith Viorst

(Due to unforeseen circumstances, author Judith Viorst is now unable to attend.)

In a career that has spanned more than fifty years, Judith Viorst has captivated readers with her bestselling children’s books and collections of poetry reflecting on each decade of life. She 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 recent books of poetry include What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About? and Nearing Ninety. Making the Best of What’s Left blends humor and vulnerability, exploring the joys and sorrows of life’s “Final Fifth” – those ages 80 to 100. Viorst lives in Washington, DC.

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