The Seven Ages of Man

"The Seven Ages of Man" by Ralph Bergengren is a collection of thoughtful essays from the early 1900s that looks at the journey of human life span from when we are babies to when we are old. The essays use humor and smart ideas to show what we experience and how we change during these different stages. The book thinks hard about what makes each stage special, highlighting the simple freshness of babyhood, the fun of being a boy, the duties of being a dad, and, at last, the good or bad that comes with old age. Each part of the book catches what is most important about that time in life, showing both the happiness and troubles. Bergengren mixes jokes with serious ideas, encouraging people to think about their own lives and how we all go through these common steps.