5min chapter

A Point of View cover image

Notes on Ageing

A Point of View

CHAPTER

The Importance of Reading to Old People

Sean Raffity, who knew them all, was a gardener, poet and neighbour. The village is always silent for a while after we lose someone. There are more windows dark, more empty pews in the church. But as they would have known, life goes on. We must find ways for young and old alike to leap the divide. It's a lesson for any civilized society.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode