The Coming of Age

Book Review

"The Coming of Age" by Simone de Beauvoir is a work in which philosophical depth is combined with piercing humanity. With rare honesty and analytical rigor, the author brings a taboo subject to light, turning old age from a silent backdrop into the focus of attentive and compassionate study. De Beauvoir does not limit herself to personal reflections: she draws on historical, sociological, and cultural layers to show how society has for centuries rejected and marginalized old age, depriving it of dignity and meaning. Critics note that the book is written with impeccable intellectual honesty and emotional power, and de Beauvoir's style—strict yet not devoid of poetry—allows the reader to feel both the tragedy and the beauty of a life approaching its end. This is not just a philosophical treatise but a passionate call to rethink our attitude toward old age, to recognize its value and unique experience. "The Coming of Age" is a book capable of changing one's view of the inevitable, awakening sympathy and respect for those standing on the threshold of eternity.