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    <![CDATA[The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully]]>
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    <![CDATA[&lt;DIV&gt;&lt;DIV&gt;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. Central throughout is a call to cherish the blessing of aging as a natural part of life that is active, productive, and deeply rewarding. Perhaps the most important dimension revealed lies in the awareness that there is a purpose to aging and intention built into every stage of life. Chittister reflects on many key issues, including the temptation towards isolation, the need to stay involved, the importance of health and well-being, what happens when old relationships end or shift, the fear of tomorrow, and the mystery of forever. Readers are encouraged to surmount their fears of getting older and find beauty in aging well.&lt;/DIV&gt;]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[I notice that my books are mostly for someone over 60+ while almost all my friends on goodreads are under 30(mostly)<br/>So I hope these titles are relevant to someone.<br/>This book has lovely short essays on the beauty of later years.]]></body>
    
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