Triumphs of Experience: The Men of the Harvard Grant Study

By George E. Vaillant

Book Overview

At a time when people are living into their tenth decade, the longest longitudinal study of human development ever undertaken offers welcome news for old age: our lives evolve in our later years and often become more fulfilling. Among the surprising findings: people who do well in old age did not necessarily do so well in midlife, and vice versa.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674059824
• ISBN13: 9780674059825
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Triumphs of Experience challenges stereotypes of aging

A brilliant and insightful book based on excellent and long running social science research. Some of the ideas and findings overturn past views and stereotypes. Highly recommended.