The Wonder of Aging, Michael Gurian
The Wonder of Aging, Michael Gurian
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The Wonder of Aging
A New Approach to Embracing Life After Fifty

Author: Michael Gurian

Narrator: Nick Podehl

Unabridged: 9 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/18/2013


Synopsis

The New York Times bestselling author of The Wonder of Boys offers a holistic and uplifting look at the emotional, spiritual, and cognitive dimensions of aging—and how to celebrate life after fifty.The years after fifty are generally discussed in terms of health: what are the physical symptoms that come with advancing age, and what can we do about them? The Wonder of Aging goes beyond these topics to serve as both a spiritual, meditative guide and a practical exploration of the emotional and psychological dimensions of the second half of life. This profound audiobook looks at aging as something positive, life-giving, and miraculous. In his characteristically accessible and moving prose, family therapist Michael Gurian shows how we become elders. The world needs our wisdom, he argues, and he shows us how to develop and share it.Called “the people’s philosopher” for his ability to apply scientific ideas to our ordinary lives, Gurian sees life after fifty as an enormously fruitful, exciting, and fulfilling time. Drawing on groundbreaking research in neuroscience as well as anecdotes from his many clients over the last two decades, he goes beyond the physical-centered view of aging to present a new, holistic paradigm that embraces the soul-enriching opportunities of fifty and beyond.The Wonder of Aging divides the second half of life into three stages: the Age of Transformation, from our late forties to around sixty; the Age of Distinction, from sixty to seventy-five; and the Age of Completion, which involves the final stage of our journey. Discussing topics such as sex, how men and women age differently, the effects of aging on the brain, grandparenting, living with purpose, and what to expect in your last chapter, Gurian also provides meditations and exercises to help you design your present and future.Written with Gurian’s courageously optimistic outlook on life, The Wonder of Aging is a comprehensive and comforting road map of what to expect in the second half of your life—and how to celebrate it. The elder years can be a journey into something richer and deeper, full of hope and meaning rather than a sense of fate, and this audiobook gives you the tools to revel in them to the fullest.

About Michael Gurian

Michael Gurian is a renowned marriage and family counselor and the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-six books. He cofounded the Gurian Institute in 1996 and frequently speaks at hospitals, schools, community agencies, corporations, and churches, and consults with physicians, criminal justice personnel, and other professionals. Gurian previously taught at Gonzaga University and Ankara University. He lives with his wife, Gail, in Spokane, Washington. The couple has two grown children.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Daniel on February 13, 2018

"All elders are old people, but not all old people are elders." - Michael Gurian I really thought hard about how many stars to give this book. For the overarching themes, I wanted to give it four stars. For the execution of this book, I wanted to give it two stars. So it gets three, maybe 2.7 stars. T......more

Goodreads review by Winnie on July 27, 2013

This book leads me to look at aging in a more positive way. If we understand our body both physically and mentally, the difference between aging men and women, we can change our attitude and shift our relationship with our beloved ones. This is the time we can enjoy the freedom, pass on our wisdom, fi......more

Goodreads review by Deborah on May 27, 2014

There was a lot of good information in this book, yet I had difficulty really getting into it. I felt like the book needed more soul or heart connection. Having said that, I think that this book would be great as a springboard for a therapy or book club group for those who are Boomers, or older. I j......more

Goodreads review by Marie on November 25, 2020

I thought this was a good book. As I approach 50 I'm doing quite a bit of reading related to embracing each stage of life. I feel like I understood the first half of life stages better than the 2nd. This book has helped a lot with understanding the 2nd half. The only reason for 3 stars is that this v......more

Goodreads review by Carmen on October 21, 2020

I really liked this book. It seemed so appropriate to me, as I am in my early 60s. No surprise, he demonstrates how men and women react differently to aging. He identifies three stages in life from the early 60s to death. Of course, they vary for all of us, but these are guidelines. It does describe......more