GIFT OF YEARS
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Not only accepting but also celebrating getting old, this inspirational and illuminating book 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. Review: insightful - sharp insights and thoughts for reflection and action. I liked the ideas around dealing with past and future. Must read. Review: Extremely helpful - This book is amazing. I was having difficulty with the idea of getting older and letting go of my idea of what life would be like. So many books on the subject to choose from, but I'm glad I chose this one.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,211 Reviews |
U**E
insightful
sharp insights and thoughts for reflection and action. I liked the ideas around dealing with past and future. Must read.
S**A
Extremely helpful
This book is amazing. I was having difficulty with the idea of getting older and letting go of my idea of what life would be like. So many books on the subject to choose from, but I'm glad I chose this one.
S**Y
A Life-Changing Book for This Season of Life
When I purchased The Gift of Years, I expected a good book. I never expected it to become part of my journey. Retirement has been one of the biggest transitions of my life. For 35 years my identity was wrapped up in my career, and this book helped me see that aging isn't about becoming less—it's about becoming more of who God created us to be. There were chapters that made me smile, chapters that challenged me, and chapters that brought tears to my eyes because they described exactly what I had been feeling but couldn't quite put into words. This isn't a book you'll want to rush through. I read it slowly, reflecting on each chapter, journaling, and allowing its wisdom to sink in. It changed the way I think about growing older, purpose, gratitude, and the beautiful possibilities that still lie ahead. For me, this wasn't just a five-star book—it was a life-changing one. I know I'll return to it again and again.
C**L
The Author has opened up for us a new perspective ...
The Author has opened up for us a new perspective in the ageing process which helps us to live life to the full building on what has gone before us
P**R
Five Stars
A delightful, clever and affirming book.
R**E
Inspirational! One of my favourite books!
This book provides you with insight and confirmation of how to deal with life as we and/or our loved ones grow older. Well worth reading and I love that each chapter covers a new topic, so you can go back to the book over and over again reading whichever chapter or chapters you need to review! I have given additional copies to people as has my mom!
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