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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 200.846 EAN: 9781933346106 ISBN: 1933346108 Label: Bluebridge Manufacturer: Bluebridge Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 240 Publication Date: May 01, 2008 Publisher: Bluebridge Studio: Bluebridge Editorial Review: Product Description: 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. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Keep this one under your pillowThis book is a keeper. All my friends love Joan Chittister's intelligence, wit, courage, and style, so we read her books and pass them around. This one will not leave my bedroom. Because each chapter is a nearly self-contained, succinct, fascinating reflection full of surprising insights and good questions about aging, I tuck it under the pillow to read a bit just before I turn out the light. Each little essay is re-readable, and like Shakespeare's plays, keeps giving new insights with each reading. ... Read More Rating: - The Gifts of Years: Growing Old GracefullyI found Joan Chittister's book most helpful and comforting as well as enlighting. I liked the spiritual aspect of her book. I have recommended the book to many people and have made several gifts to people approaching retirement age. Hugh Maguire Rating:  - The gift of ideasI'm impressed to learn that this book was written by a 70-year-old Benedictine nun, which gives Gift of Years both strengths and limitations. The book reads like a series of sermonettes. We get the "what" but not the "how." And I think the author assumes her audience shares her values and opportunities. She seems to have a solid grip on the spiritual dynamics of growing old. But she writes about areas where her lack of experience seems obvious: dealing with health issues (especially ... Read More Rating: - Excellent BookJoan Chittister has done all of us a wonderful service in writing this book. Since the population has grayed in the last few years, her suggestions about how to bridge the gap in our lives is extraordinary. Thank you Joan for a wonderful work. Rating: - Wise and wonderfulThis is a wise and wonderful book. A friend wanted to borrow it when I was finished and I was reluctant to let it out of my hands. I was so glad when another friend gave it to her as a birthday gift. Everyone over 50 should have this one in their permanent collection. I know I will return to it now and then, to drink at the well. |
