Ancient Wisdom and the Measure of Our Days: The Spiritual Dimensions of Retirement, Aging and Loss [Paperback]

Fred Brancato (Author)

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Publication Date: May 6, 2009

There are common themes running through diverse religious traditions. In a beautiful way, this book highlights their special relevance for aging. Brancato says the longer we live, the more likely we are to experience great losses, along with the inevitable diminishing of our physical and mental capacities. His 50 years of studying the world’s religions, combined with his own experiences, present sage advice on how to react to the realities of aging. Those who have read his words of compassion say they will read them again and again. “Ancient Wisdom and the Measure of Our Days is a treasure. Brancato provides his readers with the opportunity to reflect on the universal process of aging while in the company of sages from around the world. It is a loving and gentle text that all will find comfort in.” -- Melinda Plastas, Ph.D., Bates College Fred Brancato holds a Ph.D. from New York University’s Department of Culture and Communication. His career path includes professional baseball player, social worker, teacher, foundation director and executive director of a child welfare association. He now teaches Tai Chi and conducts continuing education courses at the University of Southern Maine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 60 pages
• Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing (May 6, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1606937022
• ISBN-13: 978-1606937020
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,441,932 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous book, October 30, 2009

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This review is from: Ancient Wisdom and the Measure of Our Days: The Spiritual Dimensions of Retirement, Aging and Loss (Paperback)

This is a marvelous little book that contains a large amount of great material. It works for both folks over 50 and those who care for aging relatives. I highly recommend it.