Where There’s a Will
Where There’s a Will by John Mortimer is a collection of reflections that combines humor and wisdom, published by Penguin Adult on October 7, 2004. This edition spans 181 pages and is presented in English. In this work, Mortimer shares his insights on aging and the lessons he has learned throughout his life, emphasizing the importance of leaving behind not material possessions, but rather a legacy of culture and enjoyment.
Readers will find a blend of autobiographical anecdotes and philosophical musings, drawing inspiration from literary figures such as Montaigne and Wilde. Mortimer discusses the values he believes are essential to pass on to future generations, including an appreciation for Shakespeare, the joy of alcohol, and the significance of embracing life’s absurdities. This engaging narrative invites contemplation on what truly matters as one navigates the complexities of life and aging.
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Following the bestselling SUMMER OF A DORMOUSE, Sir John Mortimer – playwright, novelist, octogenarian and erstwhile QC – offers up more wickedly funny lessons in living and growing old disgracefully. What would we like to leave to our descendants? Not a third-rate painting or our PEPS, according to Sir John, but a love of Shakespeare, a taste for alcohol, the ability to defeat boredom, the importance of never locking the lavatory door, and so on. Owing something to Montaigne’s essays, something to Wilde’s aphorisms and something to Yeats’ poem for his daughter, Where There’s a Will offers plenty of sparkling and surprising advice from one who has seen it all.
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