Things That Matter: Special Objects in Our Stories as We Age

Book Overview

Many of us have particular things in our lives - photographs, paintings, old letters, books, furniture, jewellery, or clothing - that hold special meaning for us. Often, they correspond to pivotal memories and can be central to our sense of self and our life narratives, all the more so as we age. Things That Matter sheds important light on the intricate intertwining of mementos with stories - and vice versa - in most people's lives.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1487524471
• ISBN13: 9781487524470
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.2" x 8.6"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher