The gift of years, growing older gracefully, Joan Chittister
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The gift of years, growing older gracefully, Joan Chittister
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eng
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non fiction
Main title
The gift of years
Oclc number
182735248
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Joan Chittister
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growing older gracefully
Summary
Not only accepting but celebrating getting old, this inspirational and illuminating work looks at the many facets of the aging process, from purposes and challenges to struggles and surprises. Central throughout is a call to cherish the blessing of aging as a natural part of life that is active, productive, and deeply rewarding. Perhaps the most important dimension revealed lies in the awareness that there is a purpose to aging and intention built into every stage of life. Chittister reflects on many key issues, including the temptation towards isolation, the need to stay involved, the importance of health and well-being, what happens when old relationships end or shift, the fear of tomorrow, and the mystery of forever. Readers are encouraged to surmount their fears of getting older and find beauty in aging well
Table Of Contents
Introduction: the purpose of life -- Regret -- Meaning -- Fear -- Ageism -- Joy -- Transition -- Transformation -- Newness -- Discontinuity -- Accomplishment -- Adjustment -- Fulfillment -- Mystery -- Relationships -- Tale-telling -- Letting go -- Learning -- Religion -- Freedom -- Success -- Time -- Wisdom -- Sadness -- Dreams -- Limitations -- Solitude -- Productivity -- Memories -- Future -- Agelessness -- Immediacy -- Nostalgia -- Spirituality -- Loneliness -- Forgiveness -- Outreach -- The present -- Appreciation -- Faith -- Legacy -- Afterword: the twilight time
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