The Generation Above Me

A blog maintained by Karen D. Austin aka "Wren" --gerontologist since 2010 with prior education and teaching experience since 1980 in literature, comp/rhet, education, and psychology.

Sunday, December 28, 2025

Memorial Days: Book Review

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Published 29 January 2022 I have read three other books by Geraldine Brooks (People of the Book being my favorite), and I had the chance to ...

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Remember: Book Review

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Published 23 March 2021 I had the opportunity to read Lisa Genova's novel Still Alice prior to the release of the film based on her fi...

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Three Days in June: Book Review

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Published on 11 Feb 2025 I have been reading Anne Tyler's novels since the 1980s, and I am delighted that she is still publishing. Her...

Sunday, September 21, 2025

When the Cranes Fly South: Book Review

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Published in English 19 August 2025 This book uses a technique that helps readers have increased compassion for older adults experiencing...

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Fighting Fatigue with Healthy Lifestyle Choices

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Image by Zaytsev Artem via Creative Commons Anyone who is a teacher understands the shock that happens during the transition from summer...

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Karen D. Austin aka "Wren": Ephraim, Utah, United States; Adjunct at Snow College & circulation clerk at Ephraim Public Library. Gerontology MA from Wichita State 2013 and gero adjunct at UE & USI for 8 yrs. Bookworm, gym rat, thrift store fashionista, ESC fan, proud American. Spouse of a college administrator / author, mom to two: 1. Ball State U grad now music teacher 2. Walmart cashier pursing the HVAC trade Coexist! Crone to be. Email: karendaustin (at) gmail dot com.

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