From Working to Wisdom: The Adventures and Dreams of Older Americans
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (515 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0996003401 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 324 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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On every page, the book challenges its readers to live with authenticity, imagination, and courage, and to begin doing so right now.. It is many things: a series of reflections on growing older, a store of insight and instruction, and a sustained argument for the power of choosing—no matter the circumstance—to live well.From Working to Wisdom is a testament to the richness of each person’s life. He spoke with a remarkable group, which included a big-city mayor, an adventurer, a missionary, a Marine Corps general, athletes, philanthropists, factory workers, nurses, and teachers.The resulting book shows rather than tells how to age and live well. For much of our lives we ask: Can we find meaning and happiness in work? When it comes to retirement we ask: Can we find meaning and happiness in retirement?The author asked older Americans to discuss their feelings, fears, and hopes
Amazon Customer said Helpful with retirement planning. A good read for anyone contemplating how to find meaning in retirement. Not for coach potatoes. I suggest reading one of the profiles at a time, rather than plowing through them. Good to read in advance of retirement, though never too late.. "Growing older, living well" according to mariwinn. "From Working to Wisdom" by Brendan Hare (Jappa Flats Publishing) is like a mirror, reflecting the march of time. Its sub-title, "The Adventures and Dreams of Older Americans," is a bit of creative gauze, seeing the world through a mythical mist. The real message, for any reader, from Hare: "Expect, accept and adapt to change."The recently retired corporate attorney who lives outside of Boston took two years to look inside of himself as he. Halle Baudelaire said Guideposts and answers for questions on meaning. In a society obsessed by youth the wisdom of those who have truly lived is seldom heard so clearly. One must reach a certain age and experience to pontificate on meaning as the voices in this collection so aptly do. If you are searching for a retirement plan that includes some personal investments in peace and happiness, there is much worthy of consideration here.
Hare worked as a teacher, a college economics instructor, and for over forty years, as an attorney. . Writing this book changed him profoundly. About the AuthorBrendan M. Hare is a recent retiree. He spent two years traveling the country, meeting new people, and listening to them discuss their lives and thoughts about growing older. For over twenty years, he built and guided a sizeable national practice, with clients drawn from some of the largest corporations in America.Few experiences in his career have been as rewarding as this book project. He served as chief litigation counsel for a Fortune 50 company and later as the founder and managing partner of his own law firm. He hopes it will have a similar impact on readers. He lives outside Boston with his wife, near their three grown children.Mr
Writing this book changed him profoundly. Hare worked as a teacher, a college economics instructor, and for over forty years, as an attorney. Brendan M. He spent two years traveling the country, meeting new people, and listening to them discuss their lives and thoughts about growing older. He hopes it will have a similar