Ladies' Lunch

Five old friends in their nineties come together for their monthly ladies lunch in Upper Manhattan, where they puzz le and laugh about the enigmas and affronts of ageing. Lore Segal’s collection centers on these erudite, sharp-minded nonagenarians, who navigate long friendships and the mysteries of mortality with wit, warmth, and candor. The title story, Ladies’ Lunch, first appeared in The New Yorker in 2017 and is followed by four sequels; the volume extends this resonant portrait through additional tales from Segal’s acclaimed body of work, including perspectives tied to experiences such as Kindertransport. Beautifully crafted and deeply human, the stories illuminate how a long life can carry both light and shadow, revealing the strength, humor, and vulnerability of friendship.

The book gathers Together a diverse set of voices and moments, offering a thoughtful look at how ageing redefines identity, loyalty, and community. Segal’s deft storytelling distills a broad emotional range, turning intimate conversations into universal reflections on what it means to grow older.

Kenmerken

• Vijf nonagenaren, samenzijn tijdens lunch
• Witty en aangrijpend over vriendschap en ouder worden
• Includes geselecteerde verhalen uit The New Yorker
• 160 pagina’s, paperback, Sort of Books
• Verzameling uit het oeuvre van Lore Segal