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Excellent Read for Those Struggling With Mid-Life
Game Plan is an excellent read for those who are struggling with their purpose and significance in life. Great Second Half Career Advise
For those who have climbed the "ladder of success" and then wondered "is that all there is?", this book will help direct one in their pursuit of real meaning in life.While being driven from the early days of our first career to achieve "success" in line with the secular world, it is helpful to reflect on how our life can move to being of value to others.In redirecting our developed skills and ambitions, we can uncover real satisfaction and meaning from our contributions.Highly recommended for those who have already "achieved" much, but are looking to "significance" for the remaining years.

Excellent thesis, insights, writing, and recommendations.
This book is a gem and will impact the design for the rest of your life. It offers a critical challenge and practical strategies for creating significance in the second half of life. Bob Buford presents a refreshing view for being active in our middle and senior years. He cites that our accumulated experience and wisdom over our first 20 professional years have prepared us to truly take our gifts and talents to another level, to contribute to the lives of many, and to leave a legacy that continues to make a positive difference after we're gone. His insights are valuable. His recommendations work well. His references to God and Christian principles are sensitively presented and make good sense regardless of the reader's stance on faith. I've been using the strategies effectively for the past 6 months. I have an enhanced personal vision and purpose and an expanded set of goals for my next several decades. I highly recommend this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aging - General    2. Christianity - Christian Life - Business    3. Christianity - Christian Life - Character & Values    4. Christianity - Christian Life - General    5. Personal Growth - Success    6. Religion    7. Religion - Christian Life    8. Self-Help    9. Christian Interest    10. Christian life & practice    11. Christian worship    12. Religion / Christian Life   

Subjects:  1. Aging    2. Aging - General    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. Geriatrics    5. Gerontology    6. Life Sciences - Biology - Molecular Biology    7. Medical    8. Physiological aspects    9. Sociology    10. physiology    11. Geriatric medicine    12. Human reproduction, growth & development    13. Medical / Geriatrics   

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A Must-Read For Caregivers!
Caregiving usually doesn't happen gradually. Families are often thrust into the situation because of a crisis, without any experience on how to manage the overwhelming stress, responsibilities, legalities, and medical aspects. Gary Barg has done an excellent job sorting it all out with 'The Fearless Caregiver', guiding the reader through the maze. Very easy to read, motivating, empowering, and highly recommended! A Must-Read for all Caregivers!
It is about time that someone tackled the issues that caregivers face.It can often be a lonely and confusing time.I was a caregiver for my mother a few years ago and looked everywhere for a book like this.I needed something to walk me through all of the things I didn't understand.This a well-crafted, easy to read and understand book that all caregivers should read.I wish it had been available five years ago!I recommend it highly.

The Fearless Caregiver
I recently purchased this book by Gary Barg. It is a terrific source for all caregivers and has every aspect that needs to be addressed in it. It takes you through every part of caregiving, from how to take care of yourself to attending to legal matters promptly. There is a list of ideas to help make your patient safe in his/her surroundings. This is valuable tool for every caregiver. It is superbly written and easy to read. It has been placed in our Parkinson's Library for our members to read. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Caregivers    2. Caregiving    3. Diet / Health / Fitness    4. Eldercare    5. Family & Relationships    6. Family Development    7. Family/Marriage    8. Home Care    9. Home Nursing    10. Popular works    11. Coping with personal problems    12. Family & Relationships / Aging    13. Self-Help & Practical Interests   

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People 35 and Younger Should Read Soup's People 60 And Over...
I think people 35 and younger or who are perhaps parents should encourage their children and young people in their lives to read this book! I'm privileged by profession (I'm a Registered Nurse) to work with 'seniors,' and let me say loud and clear...'Sixty ain't dead!' So, kudos to the writers of this delicious book. Thank you!
Great Reading
Bought book for my 88 year old mother.The large print enables her to read and the great stories and the humor kept her interested in this book. She really injoyed this book and now I have started reading it also and find it to be delightful.

Grams and Grandpa loved it!
My mom bought me chicken soup for the kids, preteen and preteen 2's soul. I fell in love with the series. Well, my Grams and Grandpa's anniversery was coming up so I thought a rose bouquet, a card, and a chicken soup book would be perfect. I looked for a chicken soup book that would be for 60+ people and I found this! It's just great. But one thing thats not true: Anyone can read this and enjoy it! I am just a kid and I liked it. My grandparents definetly liked it. I recommend this book for everybody! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aging    2. Aging - General    3. Anecdotes    4. Conduct of life    5. Inspirational    6. Inspirational - General    7. Middle aged persons    8. Middle-aged persons    9. Motivational & Inspirational    10. Older people    11. Self-Help    12. Self-Help / Aging   

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DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME !!
Out of date and poorly written. Might be suited for a middle school class.

A bit out of date but useful for basic info.
Good basic information on various financial topics such as bonds, equities, 401k, pension, etc.But examples provided are out of date.

Information I could understand
Lynn O'Shaughnessy's book Retirement Bible was informative and helpful as I plan for my retirement.It was in a format that even I could understand.I appreciated her help on buyer beware.I will probably hire a good financial advisor to assist and this book has educated me, so when I do interview advisors I hope they will be ready for all my questions. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aging - Retirement    2. Business & Economics    3. Career/Job    4. Consumer Finance    5. Estate planning    6. Personal Finance - Investing    7. Personal Finance - Retirement Planning    8. Planning    9. Retirement    10. Retirement Plans    11. Retirement income    12. United States    13. Business & Economics / Personal Finance / General    14. Personal finance   

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Retirement 101
This is a great beginners book for people looking to begin there plans for retirement. It is very basic advice with the biggest angle it uses is if you own a large house in a metropolitin area then sell that house and by a small one in a place with a lower cost of living. A retiree could sell their large house in the state of New York and move to Okalahoma City and live like a king off the equity that was in it. The main point of this book is that you do not need 70% of your current income in retirement to be comfortable. You should be able to dramatically reduce your expenses when you no longer work, like eating out,clothing and gas. You should also have all your debt paid off like your cars, and even your house by retirement time. To learn about this in great detail buy this book, if this sounds like common sense move on.I think any book by Dave Ramsey is all that is ever needed on personal finance, he covers everything. From budgeting to retirement.

Not worth buying
There is a little useful information in this book, but the main advice is to sell your home in an area where property values are very high and relocate to a less expensive area.This is repeated throughout the sections of the book. If you already live in one of the less-expensive areas and do not have a large house to sell,this advice is little help to you.The author advises things like buying a used car and driving it for many years; haven't most people figured this out on their own?There is a lot of filler in the form of stories about people who illustrate the author's view, many of whom are "indulging their passion for bicycling" in retirement.

A must have for any financial library
Fred Brock does it again. This book is loaded with practical and invaluable information. This should be required reading in high schools and universities. It's a quick and easy read, but is filled with tons advice. My favorite aspect of the book that many people fail to realize is cost of living in different parts of the country and how it affects your quality of living. For example, if you earn $35,000 in Wichita, Kansas and can get the same job in San Francisco, CA making $50,000, your quality of life has a high potential to decrease based upon the cost of living. People need to think of these things before deciding where to take a job. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aging - Retirement    2. Business & Economics    3. Business/Economics    4. Consumer Finance    5. Finance, Personal    6. General    7. Personal Finance - General    8. Personal Finance - Retirement Planning    9. Personal finance    10. Planning    11. Retirement    12. United States    13. Business & Economics / Personal Finance / Retirement Planning   

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Best midlife crisis book available
If you are going throug mid life crisis, this book is a must.It is definetly worth the cost.This book helps you understand what your going through. It also provides helpful advice so that you can avoid costly mistakes at cross roads in your life.

awesome book
This book should be an absolute must for every married couple.midlife crisis will happen to all men to some degree, and women, you need to be prepared for it.Out of ten other books I have read on the subject, this one stands out way ahead of the others.This might end up in gifts for weddings of friends of mine!!

you don't know what you've got 'till it's gone
At the outset I must declare that I am an over 50 year old male who has never had the slightest desire to own a Corvette, red or otherwise and who has been fortunate, thus far not to do any of the things normally considered to be aspects of a mid life crisis.
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Subjects:  1. Aging - General    2. Christianity    3. Christianity - Christian Life - General    4. Inspirational - Protestant Self Help    5. Middle aged men    6. Middle-aged men    7. Midlife crisis    8. Psychology    9. Religion    10. Religion - Relationships    11. Religious aspects    12. Religious life   

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101 SECRETS FOR A GREAT RETIREMENT
SAVE YOUR MONEY AND DON'T BUY THIS ONE. IT'S A CORNY COLLECTION OF SENSELESS IDEAS. THE AUTHORS SPEAK APPROVINGLY OF A COUPLE WHO DROPPED THEIR MEDICAL INSURANCE AND SAVED THE MONEY INSTEAD. THEY MANAGED TO SAVE $45,000. THAT MIGHT NOT PAY FOR 1 DAY IN A HOSPITAL. IT WOULD BE INSANE TO DROP YOUR MEDICAL COVERAGE AND TRY TO SAVE ENOUGH ON YOUR OWN. THIS BOOK COULD BE DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH.

Practical Wisdom
There is a great deal of wisdom in this book by Mary Helen and Shuford Smith. The Smiths cover the practical aspects of retirement as well. The Smiths retired early - ages 39 and 43. They consider their retirement lives extremely rich and provide this guide to fill in a gap that they see in retirement literature. They aren't afraid to tackle issues that many other retirement books don't address, such as the reality of death and sexual changes, while covering the practical aspects of retirement as well.
common sense, not "secrets"
I bought this book thinking that the "secrets" therein would enlighten me as to things we might be missing in our planning for retirement.The other reviewers on this site made it sound like the book would have advice on little-known health care deals, finding a good place to live, etc.Instead, it is filled with common sense tips, such as "enjoy sex" and "learn to forgive."Gee, thanks.This might be a good book if you're retired and bored, but don't buy this looking for much more. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aging    2. Aging - Retirement    3. Business & Economics    4. Business/Economics    5. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    6. Personal Finance - Retirement Planning    7. Planning    8. Retirement    9. Self-Help / Aging   

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Rampant Elder Abuse and Fraud Colored By Law: Guardianship!
Reports of guardians stealing from their wards' bank accounts and other wise abusing guardianship powers are surfacing with disturbing regularity. 'This problem is going to get bigger and bigger,' says E. Bentley Lipscomb, AARP's Florida state director and a former state secretary of elder affairs. - GUARDIANS DRAWING INCREASED SCRUTINY, AARP Bulletin. Read also "The Retirement Nightmare" by Diane Armstrong. Get the real truth about the fraud and abuse of the elderly and not so elderly by corrupt probate system and guardians. To avoid a guardianship in the State of Florida, and other states, should be of paramount importance. Find out how to protect yourself and your loved ones with alternatives: health care surrogate, durable power of attorney, mediation and more. Consider that if you leave your parents to fend for themselves, and ignore the deterioration associated with aging, a guardian can gain a guardianship over them and their assets, without informing you. That guardianship will nullify the most meticulous of plans.

Comprehensive and Articulate
It is a great resource for anyone studying the aging process or is in the business of caring for the elderly. It confronts major issues that we are dealing with, and attempts to answer tough questions from both a personal,academic, professional and policy perspective. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aging    2. Aging - General    3. Family & Relationships    4. Family/Marriage    5. Gerontology    6. Sociology    7. United States    8. Family & Health    9. Social Science / Gerontology   

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Boy, I'm Over 50 and fit right in with this book
There are many very funny jokes and riddles.Nicely illustrated.Fun to have along in the car for the passenger to entertain the driver.It's well written.

A Little Humor to Go with the AARP Card!
With an epidemic of people turning 50 ahead of us, what should we do but laugh! Good gag gift for aging friends
I like to give books like this (ie, "Getting Old Sucks"; Dave Barry Turns 50) to all my friends when they hit the "Big 5-oh"! It makes getting older a little less painful when you laugh...` ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aging - General    2. Form - Parodies    3. General    4. Humor    5. Middle age    6. Humor / General   

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Growing Older TakesCourage---And Laughter
Getting older takes courage, inspiration, faith and the gift of laughter..at ourselves. I'm in my 70's, so I know some of the aging process. The ability to laugh at ourselves, to not take us too seriously is a tremendous help. I've read that laughter is good medicine; a healing factor.
From Wimpiness to Wonder!
Getting older takes courage, and talented author Karen O'Connor understands that. In Getting Old Ain't for Wimps, she helps seniors save face and age with grace. O'Connor's real-life
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Subjects:  1. Aging - General    2. Child Development And Rearing    3. Christian Life    4. Christianity - Christian Life - General    5. Parenting - General    6. Religion    7. Religion - Christian Life    8. Religion - Christian Living    9. Religion / Christian Life   

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Required Reading
Great guidebook for anyone interested in "LIVING." Informative, entertaining, and motivating all in one read. Probably should be required reading for incoming freshman at University. Would have a more lasting impact and retention than most books found on traditional "required reading" lists.
A wise, sensible book on healthy aging
A smart, common sense alternative to all the junk science books out there on how to stay young forever.Deals with all the components which go into healthy aging from finances to fitness to staying active and finding fulfillment.No magic pills or secret fountains of youth, just practical, entertaining advice.A fun, informative read. As a a legal aid hotline attorney and owner a retail medical supply and equipment business, I feel this book would be very useful for my clients and customers.

Informative and Entertaining
I really enjoyed reading "Age Smart".It was not only full of useful and practical information but also very fun to read.The authors did a great job keeping the book light-hearted while providing solid information we can all use.I am someone who is in my late-thirties so the book spoke to me on many different levels.I understand now the importance of not only keeping my body in good shape, but that my financial and mental well-being is just as important.I recommend this book to everyone.I learned so much from reading it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aging - General    2. General    3. Life skills guides    4. Middle-aged persons    5. Old age    6. Personal Growth - Happiness    7. Planning    8. Psychology    9. Retirement    10. Self-Help    11. Social Gerontology    12. Sociology Of Adulthood    13. Adults    14. Finance    15. Personal finance    16. Self-Help / General   

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One of my "Must" readings for caregivers
"What If It's Not Alzheimer's" will help all caregivers to cope with the loss of their loved ones as cognitively sound individuals. Whether Alzheimer's, multi-infarct, Parkinson's, FTD, or any of the dozens of other dementias, the perpetual grief and mourning felt by the caregivers will be the same. Dementia is a disease that knows no boundaries. It is blind to the categories in which we usually place our fellow human beings. It can occur at the age of 55 or 85. It can happen to Blacks, Whites, Hispanics, Asians, Jews, Christians, Muslims, males and females, rich and poor. It has not spared ex-presidents. Tears are shed by husbands and wives, sons and daughters, brothers and sisters-in fact anyone responsible for the care of a loved one with dementia. I speak from personal experience. Dementia did not spare my mother whose 15 year journey into the opaque fog of multi-infarct dementia is told in my own recently published memoir. I recommend "What If It's Not Alzheimer's" to anyone whose loved one is experiencing this terrible disease.
Great Resource
Knowing nothing about frontal lobe dementia, I found this a great resource in finding out what I can do to make my family member more comfortable, as well as exploring the resources available to me. Occasionally I got bogged down with the scientific reports, but overall it is a very accessible book.

An updated handbook packed from cover to cover with tips
While general public knows Alzheimer's best among the many dementias in existence, but Playing The Numbers is the first to address FTD, a specific group of dementias and one of the largest non-Alzheimer's groups. The resources and reference material comprising hat If It's Not Alzheimer's? provides the non-specialist general reader with an updated handbook packed with from cover to cover with tips and information for caregivers and sufferers alike. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aging - General    2. Alzheimer's Disease    3. Care    4. Caregivers    5. Consumer Health    6. Dementia    7. Diseases - Nervous System (incl. Brain)    8. Handbooks, manuals, etc    9. Health/Fitness    10. Medical    11. Neurologic Nursing    12. Neurology - General    13. Nursing    14. Nursing - Gerontology    15. Patients    16. Coping with illness    17. Home nursing & caring    18. Popular medicine   

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Wonderful Stories
I bought this book and read it in one weekend.I have re-read it a few times now.The stories are inspiring, sweet, tender and beautiful.I loved the poems.It's a good book for women "of a certain age".Focus is on the joy in life.
To Friends !
I ordered this book on the recommendation of a friend.I could not put it down and raced through it in two days!I then began to read it again.This time I made myself read it slowly and reflectively and savored the poetry and wisdom of each story.
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Subjects:  1. Aging    2. Aging - General    3. Biography    4. Idaho    5. Inspirational    6. Middle aged women    7. Middle-aged women    8. Social Science    9. Sociology    10. Spiritual    11. Spirituality - Women's    12. Women's Health - General    13. Women's Studies - General    14. Modern fiction   

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Terrific!
I had the opportunity to work with Ms. Bell at the Helping Hands center almost 10 years ago. It is an amazing program and she is the most amazing person I have ever met. This book teaches you the fundamentals of how the Day Care operates and how to communicate with those afflicted with Dementia. After all these years I still rely on this book and its teachings in my work as a therapist.

Good idea
This book was very easy to read and understand and for someone just starting caregiving the book gives some good ideas. I do think though that for more indepth information there are better books out there.

The single best book on caring for a family member with Alzheimer's disease
As a professional in the Alzheimer's field, as well as a family caregiver, I have read dozens of books on caring for people with Alzheimer's disease. Though there are many excellent ones (Claudia J. Strauss's "Talking to Alzheimer's" and Bell & Troxel's "The Best Friends' Book of Alzheimer's Activities" are other favorites), this is the first book I most recommend to anyone on the challenging journey of caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease. It is simply superb. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alzheimer's disease    2. Caregiving    3. Diet / Health / Fitness    4. Diseases - Nervous System (incl. Brain)    5. Eldercare    6. General    7. Long-term care    8. Patients    9. Self-Help    10. Coping with disability    11. Family & Relationships / Eldercare    12. Palliative medicine   

Editorial Review

This groundbreaking book should definitely help further the movement ofwhat the authors call "a new gerontology." John Rowe, M.D., and RobertKahn, Ph.D., both members of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network,thoroughly debunk the myth that aging has to be a painful process ofdebilitation. Their research has shown that the influence of genetics shrinksproportionately as you get older, while social and physical habits becomeincreasingly integral to your state of health--both mental and physical. The 10years' worth of research cited in Read more

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New perspective
Easy reading in simple language.Encouraging and uplifting.I love how it details the connection between social inter-actions and quality of life. Really good advice for maintaining independence in old age from a physical and mental perspective.Best of all, there is no pressure to rush out and make special purchases.I am getting copies as gifts for siblings - worth reading.

Successful Aging
I stumbled upon the book strictly by accident and ended up paying full list price at Barnes and Noble.After seeing the really great prices on Amazon, I reluctently sat down to read a few chapters to try and get my monies worth.Wow.To say the book was enlightening would be to offer a dis-service to the multi-year McArthur Foundation Study.I picked up a few things from the book that most readers will not and that is basic assumptions that Private Foundations and Private Research gathers far more information about a subject than Government sponsored projects.It occured to me that Government has pretty muched screwed up Social Security as well as providing for long term health care in America.Successful Aging gives an alternative to spending your final years in a Nursing Home.The book is very well thought through, well researched and backed up with countless citations that give credit where credit is due. I found the book an enjoyable read, almost a primer.After reading this book, I ordered out about three hundred dollars worth of additional books on aging.That should tell you something.By the way, I ordered another copy of the book in out of print library edition to add to my collection.Great Book!Great Read!Don't get old without it!

Should be a classic
The research findings reported in Successful Aging have been supported in a new 20-year study by an independent group of researchers.The study by Becca Levy of Yale Univerisity, et al, was reported in 2002.Simply stated, we can decide now to live longer and better.Having a positive attitude about aging is alone responsible for extending life by 7.5 years, and years of activity and involvment, not suffering.This is a very worthwhile read, despite what some stupid old fools have written before. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aging    2. Aging - General    3. Consumer Health    4. Family & Relationships    5. Family/Marriage    6. Healthy Living    7. Longevity    8. Coping with old age    9. Family & Relationships / Aging   

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An extremely helpful book
I am so glad I found this book.I have been struggling with retirement for the past four years and read many books.I liked the book so much I reread it.
Good Information
I definitely agree with the other reviews in that this little book is well done with a lot of interesting tips and information.Preparing for retirement, emotionally/psychologically managing not being able to retire when initially planned, and actual retirement.My only hesitation with the book is that many of the people interviewed are upper income/upper management retirees.It is sometimes difficult to be able to relate to some of the transition problems/solutions discussed in the book when you're approaching retirement from a middle income/middle management or blue color perspective where finances may make some of the options less viable solutions.
Good book
Looking towards retirement with hope and dread.This was a good book from a psychological and emotional point of view.I also read Stop Working by Rohan Hall which prepares one from a financial point of view.I'm happy that these books were written. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aging    2. Aging - General    3. Aging - Retirement    4. General    5. Psychological aspects    6. Psychology    7. Retirement    8. Self-Help    9. Coping with old age    10. Popular psychology   

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Way over 50!
I couldn't give this book 5 stars because, although it looks like a great book in and of itself, it should be titled, "Fitness Over 65" since most of the quotes, stories and photos are of people well over the age of 50, and more like over 65. Keep in mind if you are 52, like me, that with very little current exercise you might be better physically fit and beyond the simple exercises in this book. It's VERY basic. But if you haven't done anything beyond sitting on your couch munching chips and watching the tube your whole life, this book would be a perfect way to break into beginning to get fit.
Safe, Reliable Fitness Instruction
This book is a good edition to your fitness library. A safe, effective and easy to follow program.Get this book instead of the numerous other books out there promising to help you stop aging and stay young forever.

Let's Get Moving!
I strongly feel the need to get moving and this book has the exercises geared for mature adults.After hearing scary stories about osteoporosis and heart problems, I recognize that much of our problems stem from inactivity and sedentary lifestyle.The choice is mine and this book can help me make the change.
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Subjects:  1. Aging - General    2. Consumer Health    3. Exercise    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health/Fitness    6. Healthy Living    7. Exercise & workout books    8. Health & Fitness / Exercise   

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Helps you understand yourself, your parents, your friends
The most interesting section of this book for me was right at the beginning where she describes the "endangered generation," those born from 1966-1980. While, I don't usually like to be called endangered, I could completely relate to the description of the troubles our generation is going through- how we have it worse off financially than our parents did in their twenties, and how that explains why we are floating in this in-between stage. This is happening just at the developmental stage in our lives when we'd feel a lot better if we had more financial freedom and didn't have to ask our parents for help. The stresses of dating, not being able to afford more than a cheap apartment (or worse- having to move back in with our parents), and being educated but in a competitive job market, take their toll. At this age, our parents were already married, owned their own home, and had a stable job. So things have changed a lot, and it helps to know that! It frees you to accept society as it is today and make the most of it. She ends the section with a positive prediction that our generation, expecting the least out of life after our disappointing start at adulthood, will end up very successful and appreciating what we have more than other generations. Sheehy is very insightful.

Mapping this book against time
Conceptually excellent, but a dismally dreary read. New Passages Really Helped
I found Sheehy's second "Passages" book almost as good as the first.As an aging baby boomer, the issues of recharting my life direction at middle age has been daunting to say the least.Second Passages provided the structure for this process.I also suggest "The Second Journey" by T. Athey as another good book - more focus on the issues of the Baby Boomer generation.Read more

Subjects:  1. Adulthood    2. Aging - General    3. Maturation (Psychology)    4. Men's Health    5. Psychology    6. Socialization    7. Health & Fitness / Men's Health   

Subjects:  1. Allied Health Services - Occupational Therapy    2. Consumer Health    3. Diet / Health / Fitness    4. Diseases    5. Exercise    6. Exercise for older people    7. Exercise therapy    8. Frail elderly    9. Health & Fitness    10. Health/Fitness    11. Sports Medicine    12. Care of the elderly    13. Exercise & workout books    14. Sports training & coaching