Older Love
by Warren Hanson, author and illustrator
Published by Waldman House Press
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Reviewed by Connie Anderson
Whew! What wonderful, choice words Warren Hanson uses to describe love--from first love to "older love," whether he means being in love again when you are older, or the love between people who have been together for years upon years.
His subtle rhyme describes love, especially older love, using images of wine, hands, old shoes, and so much more.
My favorite page says: "Yes, our faces show the traces of the years that have gone by, But it's hard to see the wrinkles with a twinkle in your eye." His "aging together" is so true; just ask me after almost 38 years of marriage (to the same guy!)
The older love concept is so beautifully illustrated--it's simply great knowing that everyone who has a long love will find themselves in this book.
Hanson is both the author and illustrator--as he did on his amazing The Next Place. He is well known for his illustrations on now-famous The Christmas Cup of Tea.
Armchair Interviews says: Gift someone special any day, or on their special day because any day is a good time to celebrate love, whether new or older love.