BLOOMER

Growing old in a society that undervalues the elderly can feel daunting, yet the Boomer generation deserves recognition. Carol Lefevre’s Bloomer chronicles the year she turned seventy, considered “young old” in later life stages. Framed by her suburban garden’s seasonal rhythms, this memoir intertwines reflections on ageing—its hidden grief, loneliness, shifting perceptions of time, memory, and mortality. With eloquence and optimism, Lefevre challenges negative stereotypes, celebrating the potential for late-life flourishing. Bloomer inspires all who age to embrace their inner vitality and redefine this stage as one of growth and renewal.