The photographs reflect our an aging population; new family norms; environmental awareness; human rights issues; civil and military preparedness; acceptance of diversity. a weakening global economy. Divided into seven Children &Family, Love, Wellness, Caregiving &Healing, Aging, Disaster, and Remembering. The works are by great documentary and fine art photographers including Arbus, Callahan, Eisenstaedt, Parks, Salgado, Smith, Meyerowitz, Orimoto, and by younger photographers. A special selection of photographs by Annie Leibovitz forms a preface.
This book is full of wonderful photographs, black-and-white and color, depicting the circle of life. If you like Life Magazine's photography, you'll enjoy this collection too.