Audiobook Review: How I Learned I’m Old by Romney Humphrey, read by the author
How I Learned I’m Old by Romney Humphrey is a Nonfiction book about how the author discovered that the years have stacked up and she has reached the Autumn of her life. It’s a relatively short listen, almost 4 hours in duration, and I truly enjoyed the fact that we, as the listeners, hear Romney as she tells the story directly to us, a thing possible only with audiobooks narrated by their author.
Conveniently split into three sections, Mind, Body and Soul, How I Learned I’m Old is a really enjoyable and insightful narrative experience that made me consider once again how the passing of time affects each and everyone of us. I somehow connected with Romney as I am 36 years old now and both my mother and mother-in-law are closing fast on the big 70. I am sure that from now on i’ll be more understanding with both of them and will find the patience and the necessary extra time to stay more when we visit or when we talk on the phone.
The book is beautifully written and at the same time it is very easy to follow. Filled with vivid descriptions, peppered with amusing, witty, poignant and at time sarcastic comments, it will make you think about what you’ll do when your life’s Winter will come calling…
Romney Humphrey does a fantastic job with the narration for How I Learned I’m Old and delivers the best possible narrative and immersive experience for the listener with her clear, hopeful and cheery voice. It’s just like hearing a dear family member, your mom or maybe your grandmother recalling extremely interesting events from her life at a Sunday’s dinner alongside loved ones.
So, with How I Learned I’m Old, Romney Humphrey manages to make us think about our own vulnerabilities, but not by bringing us to the edge of depression, quite the contrary, just by telling us to treasure every moment, to be kind to one another and to smile and say a nice word to a stranger once in a while…
If you like memoirs or nonfiction books and want to be prepared for the inevitability of you getting old one day, give this audiobook a try, you’ll be thanking me for suggesting it!
Victor Dima
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