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The gift of years : growing older gracefully / Joan Chittister.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York, NY : BlueBridge, c2008.Description: xvi, 222 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 1933346108
  • 9781933346106
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Contents:
Introduction. The purpose of life -- Regret -- Meaning -- Fear -- Ageism -- Joy -- Authority -- Transformation -- Newness -- Accomplishment -- Possibility -- Adjustment -- Fulfillment -- Mystery -- Relationships -- Tale-telling -- Letting go -- Learning -- Religion -- Freedom -- Success -- Time -- Wisdom -- Sadness -- Dreams -- Limitations -- Solitude -- Productivity -- Memories -- Future -- Agelessness -- Immediacy -- Nostalgia -- Spirituality -- Loneliness -- Forgiveness -- Outreach -- The present -- Appreciation -- Faith -- Legacy -- Afterword. The twilight time.
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 200.846 C543 Available 33111005029851
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Not only accepting but celebrating getting old, this inspirational and illuminating work looks at the many facets of the aging process, from purposes and challenges to struggles and surprises.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction. The purpose of life -- Regret -- Meaning -- Fear -- Ageism -- Joy -- Authority -- Transformation -- Newness -- Accomplishment -- Possibility -- Adjustment -- Fulfillment -- Mystery -- Relationships -- Tale-telling -- Letting go -- Learning -- Religion -- Freedom -- Success -- Time -- Wisdom -- Sadness -- Dreams -- Limitations -- Solitude -- Productivity -- Memories -- Future -- Agelessness -- Immediacy -- Nostalgia -- Spirituality -- Loneliness -- Forgiveness -- Outreach -- The present -- Appreciation -- Faith -- Legacy -- Afterword. The twilight time.

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