title: Like Spring Without Flowers: Why older women and churches need each other Jane Eldred Like Spring Without Flowers: Why older women and churches need each other MHA Care Group 111pp £4.99 1 90245 214 3 1902452143.
abstract: In this book the author seeks to understand the lives, concerns, needs and aspirations of 40 churchgoing older women in the north of England. Despite wanting connection, caring and a sense of community in their local churches, many of the women experienced ageist attitudes. These possibly stemmed from the church's desire to attract younger people but the older women were left feeling isolated. The text offers a framework which churches could use to engage with these people and draw upon their expertise in order to enhance the welcome given to older women.