How to Age Disgracefully

Uplifting, heartwarming and joyful. Restored my faith in humankind, it’s the perfect book to escape to in these troubled times. So funny, so moving, and so glad I read it. * Ruth Jones *
A feelgood comedy about the perils of underestimating OAPs. Clare Pooley's third novel is an affectionate swipe at ageism - her witty turn of phrase and gloriously British sense of humour makes this a breezily entertaining read, and Daphne is a scurrilous delight * The Times *
How to Age Disgracefully is a celebration of life at every age and stage. I laughed, cried and cheered at this wonderful novel * Jennie Godfrey, Sunday Times bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things *
A warm and uplifting story about making friends, smashing stereotypes and the importance of community - I loved it * Sarah Turner *
Clare Pooley weaves together the most cleverly flawed and lovable characters and then sets them free to prove that we are limitless at any age. How to Age Disgracefully is a love letter to the human spirit * Annabel Monaghan, author of Nora Goes Off Script *
Warm, witty perfection * Good Housekeeping *
Clare Pooley writes the kind of characters that I want to be when I grow up! I laughed such a lot reading this book, even as my heart was breaking. It is another triumph; truthful, insightful and full of joy. I am in love with this book * Jenny Bayliss *
Joyful, life-affirming and full of heart, How to Age Disgracefully is an absolute riot of a read, full of perfectly flawed characters who made me laugh, cry and cheer. . .you'll never look at a septuagenarian the same way again! * Freya Sampson *
A roof-raising triumph! Bursting with heart . . . this is peak Pooley and I loved, loved, LOVED it! * Matt Cain *
Utterly hysterical and full of heart, with hugely loveable characters, a dialogue that had me in stitches and many profound moments. A totally wonderful, spirit-lifting read! * Helly Acton *