Discover a transformative exploration of robust living in 'A Brief Eternity,' an essential read that promises to enhance your understanding of longevity. As life expectancy has drastically increased since 1950, this groundbreaking book intricately analyzes what it means to navigate the complex stage of life between the ages of 50 and beyond. Authored by a renowned expert and published by John Wiley & Sons in 2020, this 180-page work delves into the 'weightless' existence of being no longer young, yet not fully old, inviting readers to ponder existential questions about living long versus living meaningfully.

With each page, readers will be encouraged to move beyond mere survival into a vibrant engagement with life. The paradox of time as both a gentle companion and a formidable adversary is masterfully unpacked. Are you yearning for a renewed sense of purpose? This book sparks critical conversations around relationships, identity, and the choices that shape our golden years - from starting new careers to discovering love anew. It's not just about existing; it’s about celebrating life amid its joys and trials.

Whether you are seeking personal growth or inspiring someone you love, 'A Brief Eternity' is a guide to embracing a fulfilling life at any age. Every chapter is packed with insights drawn from literature, history, and art, positioning this narrative as a philosophy of resilience and joy. Hence, if you are searching for a way to navigate the twilight years with hope and vigor, this book is a vital addition to your library.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509544325. Year: 2020. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 180.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509544325
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 180


Description:
There is one fundamental thing that has changed in our societies since 1950: life has got longer. Over the last few generations, 20 or 30 years have been added to the duration of our lives. But after the age of 50, human beings experience a kind of suspension: no longer young, not really old, they are, as it were, weightless. It is a reprieve that leaves life open like a swinging door. The increase in life expectancy is a tremendous step forward that upsets everything: relations between generations, patterns of family life, the very meaning of our identity and our destiny. This reprieve is both exciting and frightening. The deadlines are getting shorter, the possibilities are shrinking, but there are still discoveries, surprises and upsetting love affairs. Time has become a paradoxical ally: instead of killing us, it carries us forward. What to do with this ambiguous gift? Is it only a question of living longer or living more intensely? To continue along the same path or to branch out and start again? What about remarriage, a new career? How to avoid the weariness of living, the melancholy of the twilight years, how to get through great joys and great pains? Nourished by both reflections and statistics, drawing on the sources of literature, the arts and history, this book proposes a philosophy of longevity based not on resignation but on resolution. In short, an art of living this life to the full. Is there not a profound joy in being alive at the age when our ancestors already had one foot in the grave? This book is dedicated to all those who dream of a new spring in the autumn of life, and want to put off winter as long as