Life at Thurber Tower continues, Year Two After eight decades of life in Columbus, Gay moved to Thurber Tower in 2012. Among many other activities, Gay is a writer - and life in Thurber Tower offered abundant inspiration. A first book followed, Thurber Tower: The First Year of the Rest of My Life, collecting her writings from Year One as she explored life in her new home. This book collects moments from Year Two as she gets to know her new friends and neighbors at Thurber Tower. Gay Hadley's creative writings allow you to explore the world of living in a senior community. Brace yourself, parts of this new world may surprise you