Life gets better
Subtitle: the unexpected pleasures of growing older
By: Wendy Lustbader
Publisher: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 243
ISBN-13: 9781585428922
Subjects: Self-actualization (Psychology); Self-confidence; Older people
Description: Argues that, in contrast to the popular image of old age as a kind of sad general decline, life for older people is often marked by increased self-knowledge, confidence, and spiritual awareness.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Hope; title: Self-knowledge; title: Gratitude; title: The great leveling; title: Relationships; title: Loss; title: Spirituality; title: Generosity; title: Giving and receiving; title: Transformation; title: Time; title: Hindsight; title: Decisions; title: Detours; title: Resilience; title: Coherence; title: Stories; title: Changing course; title: Peace; title: Courage; title: The body's lessons; title: Attitude; title: Slowing down; title: Composure; title: Beginner's mind; title: The heart's desire; title: What matters most.