The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully
by Joan Chittister
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Book Reviews of The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully
Book Review: wonderful book for older readers
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great book for people in the last few decades of life. Sr Joan describes the trials and rewards of living into old age. I particularly like the end of each chapter where she describes the burdens and the blessings of each facet of growing old. Since I am experiencing many of these in my seventh decade of life it is reasurring to have her afirm what is so much the tasks and trials of living into our 70s, 80s and beyond. I have shared this book with many of my friends and will reread it many times myself.Book Review: A guide book for the golden years
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was a wonderful discovery for me. Joan Chittister has just the right words to make aging, not a grey time to dread, but a very alive time with new challenges, new discoveries. Every chapter addresses a topic of concern with wonderful ideas and advice. Her book is not filled with the old cliches about growing old. Her words are fresh and new and extremely inspiring. It's a book that belongs on your night stand because reading a chapter or two will put you to sleep with more peace in your heart.Book Review: The Gift of Years
Summary: 4 Stars
This book has been chosen by our Book Club.(eight members) We first read three chapters for discussion. Were only able to cover two when we met. Now are reading only two chapters for each meeting (once a month).
It will probaby take a year to complete the book.
We run in age late 50's to late 70's and all are very active and sometimes have to remind ourselves that we are growing older even though we do not feel as though we are. Age is only a number.
Book Review: The Gift of Years
Summary: 5 Stars
Our book club loves this book; we take 2 essays a week and discuss. One of the members at first did not like it because she did not like focussing on aging/being elderly.(We are all over 57). However, because of the diversity of the essays and the positive message of them, it's a unnanimus love of her writing.
I had read it previously, so recommended for the club. We are mostly a spiritually focused club, so approach all selections from that aspect.
Book Review: Almost Perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
I am preparing to speak at a retreat for an older population in our church. This book is without question the best reference for looking at aging in a positive and uplifting manner. Well written, comprehensive - a must read for those of any age. I am also a chaplain at a hospital, and I will incorporate many of these principles and insights in my ministry. I am also 66 years old, and perhaps most importantly, it speaks to my heart.