We live in a society that opposes aging, despite the evidence that each of us is, in fact, aging. This anti-aging bias has prevented us from thinking about old age in a way that feels good or that will create a good elderhood. Removing our ageist blinders, Dr. Thomas provides a motivational and visionary blueprint for old age as a healing force in society.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
A must read:
If you have parents or grand parents in a nursing home this is a must read. There is an alternative to the medical model, thank God!
Good conclusion supported by long arguement:
As I read through Thomas' book, I was struck by two things. First that he has offered a new way of looking at the human life span by creating new 'ages' that describe our lives far better than simply childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. I applaud this introduction. The second aspect that struck me was the enormous amount of support he included in the book. While I became impatient with it, I realized it was because he was writing to someone who had already realized why the human race purposefully includes... more info
Demonstration of the foolishness of our ways:
Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (7/07) While we search for the fountain of youth in a jar, needle or scalpel, we overlook the secret powers of growing older. "Youth accustoms us to running ever faster and jumping ever higher, and the prospect of change in the opposite direction fills us with a cold dread." We are unprepared for the things age presents. We do not want to adapt to changes in our body. As we age, our muscles weaken and we must learn to adjust, not just once, but many times.... more info
Must read if you plan on getting older:
This book opened my eyes to misconceptions I've had about 'old people' and what's good for them. If you have aging parents or will become the aging parent I highly recommend this book. At what age do you plan on giving up control of your life to someone else? I don't plan on it. But at some point the privilege could be taken from you by your 'well meaning' children. Read this book. Talk to your kids. Talk to your parents and grandparents. No one should be stripped of the dignity of living a life long loved... more info
