Books Details
Author : Brendan Gill Pages : 168 pages Publisher : Artisan Language : ISBN-10 :
1579651089 ISBN-13 : 9781579651084
Books Descriptions
Late Bloomers applauds seventy-five individuals whose greatest achievements
occurred or were recognized later in their lives. The people profiled have come
from different countries and diverse social backgrounds, yet all have one thing
in common: They refused to give up their dreams just because they were no
longer young, and thus managed to make the second half of their lives rich and
fulfilling for themselves and for others. In sparkling profiles written by veteran
New Yorker contributor Brendan Gill, the stories of these resilient people
unfold. Some, such as Raymond Kroc (the founder of McDonalds) and Harry
Truman changed careers relatively late in life. Others, such as botanist George
Washington Carver, worked for years in their profession, finding recognition
only later. Many of those profiled, including Julia Child and Gertrude Jekyll,
didn't even begin producing their life's work until middle age. At once timely
and timeless, Late Bloomers is an inspiration for everyone who
