The Joy of Old: A Guide to Successful Elderhood

By Frederic M. Hudson and John S. Murphy

Book Overview

The Joy of Old presents a new vision of positive aging based on continued development in elderhood, during which successful elders blossom into human fullness with integrity and spirit. This guide for... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1886851441
• ISBN13: 9781886851443
• Release Date: March 1995
• Publisher: Geode Press
• Length: 149 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

An excellent companion to 'The Adult Years' & 'Life Launch'

This is an excellent companion to Frederick Hudson's 'The Adult Years: Mastering the Art of Self Renewal' & 'Life Launch: A Passionate Guide to the Rest of Your Life'. Frederick Hudson also happened to be the co-author of this interesting book. I particularly liked the two authors' warm approach to sharing insightful observations & important lessons about elderhood. Instead of the traditional approach to dealing with retirement, & of course, aging, they urged readers to think proactively. They coined the term: protirement. Their meaningful & practical suggestions are phrased along this way. For example (also my personal favourites): - turn frenetic energy of mid life into a more leisurely approach to the world around you; - Accept death: it's inevitable, so stare it down & think five years ahead to stay future-oriented; - friends will die; grieve them & replace them with new ones, including younger ones for whom you can be mentor; Bravo to John & Frederick! Great Work!