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From Paris to Berkeley: A 99-Year-Old Scholar’s Joyful Ride Through Life

This is a short-form interview series that pairs younger generations with older adults as they explore the world together on trishaw bikes. The show is inspired by the global non-profit, Cycling Without Age, which takes older adults on trishaw outings to feel the wind in their hair. From the Santa Barbara coastline to Barcelona beaches, each episode unlocks the lived experiences of today’s olde

From Paris to Berkeley: A 99-Year-Old Scholar’s Joyful Ride Through Life

Season 1 Episode 5 | 6m 56s | CC

Madeleine, full of wit and humor, has led a life shaped by passions for music, language, and literature. Born in Kansas City, she earned an honors degree in international relations at Northwestern and studied piano in Paris before teaching French poetry at the University of California, Berkeley. Though she reflects on the loneliness of outliving her friends, she embraces life with laughter.

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