The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully by Joan Chittister (English) Paperba

Description: The Gift of Years by Joan Chittister The Gift of Years looks at the many dimensions of aging, the purposes and concerns, struggles and surprises, the potential and joys, and invites us to embrace older age as a natural part of life that is deeply rewarding. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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. Author Biography Joan Chittister is an internationally known author and lecturer, and the executive director of Benetvision: A Resource and Research Center for Contemporary Spirituality. She is past president of the Conference of American Benedictine Prioresses and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. Her books include "The Friendship of Women," "In the Heart of the Temple," and "The Rule of Benedict." She lives in Erie, Pennsylvania. Review "A prophetic voice that is desperately needed in our troubled time." --Karen Armstrong, author, "The Great Transformation""An amazing compendium of wisdom not only for people facing aging or providing support, but for everyone who wants to live a spiritually centered and balanced life." --Michael Lerner, editor, "Tikkun Magazine""Brims with insight, pluck, verve and courage. . . . It shows us both the joys and the challenges of growing older, and encourages us to discover the deep spiritual meaning that can come with older age." --Helen Prejean, author, "Dead Man Walking""Chittister beautifully downplays regrets and accents the rewards of a mature life." --"Library Journal", "starred review""Its the best book I have read on the subject of aging, a dazzling work radiant with gems of insight on every page. It will be my spiritual reading in the days ahead." --Andrew Greeley, author, "The Great Mysteries""Perhaps you have to be in the second half of life to know how truthfully and helpfully Joan Chittister speaks. We live in a first-half-of-life culture, which makes this wisdom all the more necessary--and all the more wonderful." --Richard Rohr, author, "The Naked Now""This collection of inspirational reflections . . . abounds in gentle insights and arresting aphorisms." --"Publishers Weekly""We can all draw strength from Chittisters essays on regret, nostalgia, and forgiveness. She reminds readers of all generations that aging doesnt have to be a depressing series of losses." --"School Library Journal" Long Description 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. Review Quote "A prophetic voice that is desperately needed in our troubled time." Details ISBN1933346337 Short Title GIFT OF YEARS Pages 240 Publisher BlueBridge Language English ISBN-10 1933346337 ISBN-13 9781933346335 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Imprint BlueBridge Subtitle Growing Older Gracefully Country of Publication United States DEWEY 200.846 Place of Publication New York Author Joan Chittister Residence Erie, PA, US Qualifications Osb Publication Date 2010-09-01 NZ Release Date 2010-09-01 US Release Date 2010-09-01 UK Release Date 2010-09-01 Audience General AU Release Date 2010-08-31 Alternative 9781933346106 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44013897;

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