About the Book
Bestselling author and renowned family counselor Michael Gurian teaches you how to embrace aging and life after fifty through this spiritual and comprehensive guide.
The topic of aging after fifty is frequently only discussed in terms of health—what are the physical symptoms that come with advanced age, and what can we do about them? The Wonder of Aging, however, aims to look at aging in a new way—as something that is positive, showing how miraculous our second half of life can be.
Gurian divides life after fifty into four stages: Stage 1: The Age of Transformation. This is the stage of life from the late forties to approximately sixty. Stage 2: The Age of Distinction. This stage of life lasts from approximately sixty to seventy-five. Stage 3: The Age of Completion. This stage involves completing our life-journey, both together (if we are still coupled) and alone, if our spouse has passed on or if we are divorced. He developed these stages in response to both scientific and anthropological information, and in response to the needs of his clients, who sought help in understanding where they were and what to expect in the second half of life. With updated research and anecdotes to help you discover a new paradigm for aging, you can understand how aging affects you physically, mentally, relationally, and spiritually, and how to celebrate these changes holistically and healthfully.
About the Author :
Michael Gurian is a marriage and family counselor in private practice, and the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-seven books. Michael cofounded the Gurian Institute, a training and research organization, in 1996 and frequently speaks at and consults with corporations, physicians, hospitals, schools, and other professionals. He has been called “the people’s philosopher” for his ability to combine cutting-edge science with people’s everyday lives.
Review :
"Michael Gurian is America's most passionate advocate for boys. In "THE PURPOSE OF BOYS", Gurian creates a rich reading experience and a clear recipe for helping boys to find purpose in their lives."--Michael Thompson, Ph.D., author of" It's a Boy!" and coauthor of "Raising Cain"
"An engaging warning against a hopeless search for the fountain of youth."
"Gurian's research is both fascinating and eye opening."
""The Wonder of Aging" is amazing in its scope and depth. It reflects an enormous amount of work and insight. The practical parts of the book help us do what we need to do to live well. The prayerful parts of the book elicit a sense of gratefulness as we move through the stages of age. I highly recommend this book!"--Rabbi Henry Glazer, author of I Thank Therefore I Am
""The Wonder of Aging" is both a practical and spiritual journey. For those of us working to enhance men's health, the book is very welcome--it has specific sections applicable to both women and men. I highly recommend this book to anyone fifty or older, and even those of you getting close!"--Ronald K. Henry, President, The Men's Health Network
"This book is an impressive achievement and a must read for anyone who is over fifty, caring for or caring about someone over fifty---and the rest of us who hope to reach our fifties and beyond both enlightened by modern science and touched by the magnificent grace of empathy."--William S. Pollack, PH
"This powerful book helps both women and men age gracefully. Michael's book is encouraging, well-researched and beautifully written. It is a practical guide to designing and living the second half of life with courage and fresh meaning. Read this book, and you will experience aging in a whole new way."--Gregory Jantz, Ph.D., Founder, the Center for Counseling and Health Resources, and Author of Overcoming Anxiety, Worry, and Fear
"In our ageist culture, you've got to love a book with the title The Wonder of Aging: A New Approach to the Second Half of Life. Because here's the big secret that almost no one appreciates. Life really can get richer and better with age. You just have to approach it in the right frame of mind. And that is exactly what Gurian provides for all of us in this brilliant book."--Christiane Northrup "MD, author The Wisdom of Menopause "
"Michael Gurian explores new territory in "The Wonder of Aging" by combining patient stories and experiences from his rich professional and personal lives to create an authentic and insightful work. In his terrific new book, Michael does what he does best....exploring the depth of the human spirit." --Nancy L Snyderman, M.D., NBC News Chief Medical Editor
"Every time you open a Michael Gurian book, you know you are in for an adventure. Michael's powerful new book, "The Wonder of Aging", is no exception. As he has done in all of his books, Michael uses his expertise, practical experience, and heart to open us up to the wonder of who we are becoming. "The Wonder of Aging "provides a practical, spiritual, and inspirational primer for high impact living, geared to those of us speeding past 50 and beyond."""--Rev. Tim Wright, Pastor, Community of Grace Church, and author of Searching for Tom Sawyer
Praise for Michael Gurian's work
""THE MINDS OF BOYS" is a gift to parents, teachers and anyone else involved in raising or nurturing boys. It is filled with cutting edge neuroscience, yet has the warmth of a wise professional."--Daniel Amen, MD, author of Making A Good Brain Great
