MESSAGES FROM SOMEWHERE: Inspiring Stories of Life After 60

Savitz, the author of young adult books and a contributor to the Chicken Soup series, reflects on the late-life independence she's discovered as a senior in these uplifting, interwoven essays. She explores her continuing maternal role, the friendships she's found in later years, widowhood and the transition from suburban living to closer quarters after her family dispersed. Savitz amusingly describes "senior moments" of absentmindedness (which strike her children and grandchildren, too), and offers touching personal anecdotes about needing and still being needed by her middle-aged children. (Mar. 1)