From Working to Wisdom
The Adventures and Dreams of Older Americans
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Health, Aging, Self Help, Mental Health, Happiness
| Author: | Brendan Hare | ISBN: | 9780996003414 |
| Publisher: | Joppa Flats Publishing | Publication: | January 22, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Joppa Flats Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Brendan Hare |
| ISBN: | 9780996003414 |
| Publisher: | Joppa Flats Publishing |
| Publication: | January 22, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Joppa Flats Publishing |
| Language: | English |
For much of our lives we ask: Can we find meaning and happiness in work? When it comes to retirement we ask: Can we find meaning and happiness in retirement? The author asked older Americans to discuss their feelings, fears, and hopes. He spoke with a remarkable group, which included a big-city Mayor, an adventurer, a missionary, a Marine Corps general, athletes, philanthropists, factory workers, nurses, and teachers. The resulting book shows rather than tells how to age and live well. It is many things: a series of reflections on growing older; a store of insight and instruction; and a sustained argument for the power of choosing-no matter the circumstance-to live well. From Working to Wisdom is a testament to the richness of each person's life. On every page, the book challenges its readers to live with authenticity, imagination, and courage, and to begin doing so right now.
For much of our lives we ask: Can we find meaning and happiness in work? When it comes to retirement we ask: Can we find meaning and happiness in retirement? The author asked older Americans to discuss their feelings, fears, and hopes. He spoke with a remarkable group, which included a big-city Mayor, an adventurer, a missionary, a Marine Corps general, athletes, philanthropists, factory workers, nurses, and teachers. The resulting book shows rather than tells how to age and live well. It is many things: a series of reflections on growing older; a store of insight and instruction; and a sustained argument for the power of choosing-no matter the circumstance-to live well. From Working to Wisdom is a testament to the richness of each person's life. On every page, the book challenges its readers to live with authenticity, imagination, and courage, and to begin doing so right now.
