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As We Are Now is a first‑person diary that follows Caroline Spencer, a 76‑year‑old retired schoolteacher who, after suffering a heart attack, is placed in an old people’s home by her relatives. Facing subtle humiliations and petty cruelties from staff and residents, Caroline struggles to retain her dignity and independence. Through her written entries she confronts the injustices around her, ultimately achieving a powerful, if bittersweet, victory for herself and her dignity.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: May Sarton
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