Wise Aging
Living with Joy, Resilience, and Spirit

I almost gave this title 2 stars (the "it was okay" rating), but only because it isn't my kind of book. For what it is, Cowan's lengthy guide covers a lot of ground: self-awareness, emotional and physical health, relationships, meaningful experiences, fulfilling spiritual life, and end of life prepa......more

A guided journey through adult spiritual life I felt exhausted when I finished the book, as if I had been on a long journey with two scholars who had a great deal of wisdom to convey. It’s not just that I learned from this book, it’s that I think it will make me a better person. That’s a lot to get f......more

Beautifully rendered an insightful. A great resource got individual or group work on wise aging.......more

This is a masterful book. A great collaborative effort. Well written. Practical. Looking at aging from a variety of modalities--physical, psychological, spiritual. With plenty of questions and exercises for readers to do, either individually or as part of a group. It was effective for me as a rabbi......more

Wise Aging: Balanced, Thoughtful, and Comprehensive This is the 10th book I have read on the subject of what comes next after we have finished our careers and raised our children. This is a fabulous book. Real insights about how to make the final phase of your life to be one of joy, meaning, and conn......more