Patricia, 69

(2/3) “My mom put me out of the house when I was 15 years old. She kicked me out. She … More

(1/3) What is it like to be 69? “I would say at this point, it is the best time of my … More

Elizabeth, 70

(2/3) “I went to Andrew Jackson High School in Queens. I didn’t like it. My grandmother had moved from Manhattan … More

(1/2) “I grew up in 129th and 8th Avenue, in Harlem, the St. Nicholas projects. Back in those days it … More

(3/3) What’s it like to be 74? “I thought at 74 I would be an old person sitting in a chair … More

(2/3) “At that time, I used my second name, and my sister said [to the boy], ‘this is Marina.’ Then … More

(1/3) “I’ve been in this country for 30 years. Before I came here, my sister lived in Chicago, When she … More

(2/3) What is the best thing that’s happened in your life? “Number one, my wife, and my son. I’ve been married … More

(1/3) What’s it like to be 66? “Stunningly surprisingly, I don’t feel any different. I remember how I thought about … More

(2/3) What’s the best part of being 88? “Standing upright. And I have a wonderful, wonderful family. My children are … More