In Our Fifties: Voices of Men and Women Reinventing Their Lives (Jossey-Bass Social & Behavioral Science) [Hardcover]

William H. Bergquist (Author), Elinor M. Greenberg (Author), G. Alan Klaum (Author)

Book Description

Series: Jossey-Bass Social & Behavioral Science | Publication Date: April 20, 1993

Focuses on evolving self images and changing relationships with families, friends, lovers, and the world at large.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This is an optimistic, encouraging though dull report about how 70 Americans in their 50s handle the special burdens and opportunities that attend their particular time of life. The study concentrates on those who have spouses, children and grandchildren, and although single, heterosexual people will find scant advice here, several sections deal with middle-aged gay people. There is interesting information on how today's 50-year-olds differ from yesteryear's and how they are faring with their grown offspring who move back to the family home. Bergquist (president of the Professional School of Psychology in San Francisco), Greenberg (a Denver educational consultant) and Klaum (a San Francisco therapist) stress the need for positive images of the age-50-59 population.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

If conclusions can be drawn about fiftysomething adults based on a study of 73 men and women aged 50 to 60 done in 1987-91, then this book provides valuable questions and answers on how that age group identifies and adapts to the unique features of being in their fifties. Very little is currently available on this decade of life, and as the baby boomers approach it, the topic is certain to be of interest. The authors, all professionals in the fields of psychology, personal management, and adult studies, explore the areas of health, family, work, and leadership before presenting their own message of challenge to others entering their fifties. The lack of resources on this subject is reason enough for purchase.
- Hilma F. Cooper, Cheltenham Twp. Libs., Pa.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (April 20, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555425135
• ISBN-13: 978-1555425135
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,030,471 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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