Marc Sapir - I'll Fly Away--stories about amazing disabled elders

Wed, Jul 23 • 5:30 PM

Book Passage

About this event

Join us at Book Passage for an author event in celebration of Marc Sapir's new book 'I'll Fly Away--stories about amazing disabled elders.' The event will be hosted at the SF Ferry Building store and aims to provide a platform for discussing themes from the book, which features intimate narratives of extraordinary elders exploring the challenges and joys of aging. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase the book and have it signed by the author. This free event promotes an understanding of aging and encourages participation from the community.

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