02468cam a22003973u 4500 51035 UtSlPG 20260610134156.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Daniel, Lucius Up for Renewal Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction November 1954 Release date is 2016-01-25 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Up for Renewal" by Lucius Daniel is a science fiction story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative explores themes of aging and rejuvenation, set against the backdrop of a future society where medical advancements allow individuals to reverse the effects of aging. It focuses on the ethical and emotional implications of such procedures, particularly in the context of personal relationships. The story centers around Howard Kent, a 65-year-old man who has undergone rejuvenation treatments but struggles with the reality of aging, especially in relation to his much younger wife, Leah. As he prepares for his third rejuvenation procedure, he grapples with fears about his life expectancy and the quality of life after the treatment. Leah's casual attitude toward aging and her insistence on maintaining a youthful appearance put a strain on their relationship, leading to discussions about his true age and the potential consequences of another rejuvenation. Ultimately, the story raises questions about the value of youth, the fear of growing old, and the societal pressures surrounding aging and appearances in a world where rejuvenation is an option. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Longevity -- Fiction Spouses -- Fiction Aging -- Fiction Rejuvenation -- Fiction Docktor, Irv, 1918-2008 Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction November 1954 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51035 91873 91873