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This is a remarkable collection, a reflection not just of a later life well lived, but a distinct political and personal sensibility. Far from being over the hill , Miller is one of a growing tribe of female elders who stand right on the peak, taking a wry, wise and witty view of all they survey Guardian Jane Miller's collected journalism is a treasure trove of literary, personal and political marvels. The writing is a joy, as is the observation, wit and humanity that underpin it: like Montaigne, only funnier -- Matthew d'Ancona, Guardian and Evening Standard columnist Her erudition is both dazzling and lightly borne, the personal often illuminating the political ... Miller's is a welcome, necessary voice - readable, informative and entertaining Times Literary Supplement Breadth in no way comes at the expense of readability or of Miller's mastery of her subject matter. Her erudition is both dazzling and lightly borne ... Miller's is a welcome, necessary voice - readable, informative and entertaining Times Literary Supplement [An] entertaining and insightful collection ... her writing has a fascinating effect: she is forced to look in on herself from the outside. She isn't confined to age, menopause or retirement as themes ... Miller's writing is filled with a wisdom, cheery world-weariness and kindness ... She is wonderful on age and authority ...Miller is a fantastic companion -- Viv Groskop Telegraph

A humanity and quiet humour that makes them feel like conversations with an intelligent friend -- Jane Shilling * Daily Mail * [An] entertaining and insightful collection . . . her writing has a fascinating effect: she is forced to look in on herself from the outside. She isn't confined to age, menopause or retirement as themes . . . Miller's writing is filled with a wisdom, cheery world-weariness and kindness . . . She is wonderful on age and authority . . .Miller is a fantastic companion -- Viv Groskop * Telegraph * Breadth in no way comes at the expense of readability or of Miller's mastery of her subject matter. Her erudition is both dazzling and lightly borne . . . Miller's is a welcome, necessary voice - readable, informative and entertaining * Times Literary Supplement * Jane Miller's collected journalism is a treasure trove of literary, personal and political marvels. The writing is a joy, as is the observation, wit and humanity that underpin it: like Montaigne, only funnier -- Matthew d'Ancona, Guardian and Evening Standard columnist This is a remarkable collection, a reflection not just of a later life well lived, but a distinct political and personalsensibility. Far from being over the hill , Miller is one of a growing tribe of female elders who stand right on the peak, taking a wry, wise and witty view of all they survey * Guardian *

A humanity and quiet humour that makes them feel like conversations with an intelligent friend -- Jane Shilling * Daily Mail * [An] entertaining and insightful collection . . . her writing has a fascinating effect: she is forced to look in on herself from the outside. She isn't confined to age, menopause or retirement as themes . . . Miller's writing is filled with a wisdom, cheery world-weariness and kindness . . . She is wonderful on age and authority . . .Miller is a fantastic companion -- Viv Groskop * Telegraph * Breadth in no way comes at the expense of readability or of Miller's mastery of her subject matter. Her erudition is both dazzling and lightly borne . . . Miller's is a welcome, necessary voice - readable, informative and entertaining * Times Literary Supplement * Jane Miller's collected journalism is a treasure trove of literary, personal and political marvels. The writing is a joy, as is the observation, wit and humanity that underpin it: like Montaigne, only funnier -- Matthew d'Ancona, Guardian and Evening Standard columnist This is a remarkable collection, a reflection not just of a later life well lived, but a distinct political and personal sensibility. Far from being over the hill , Miller is one of a growing tribe of female elders who stand right on the peak, taking a wry, wise and witty view of all they survey * Guardian *

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Jane Miller first worked in publishing, then as an English teacher in a London comprehensive and finally as a Professor at the London University Institute of Education. Her publications include Many Voices: Bilingualiam, Culture and Education; Women Writing About Men; Seductions: Studies in Reading and Culture; School for Women; Relations; Crazy Age and In My Own Time: Thoughts and Afterthoughts. She lives in London.

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