Travels with Epicurus
Meditations from a Greek Island on the Pleasures of Old Age
Sinopsis
I was bowled over by its easy charm and hard-won wisdom.Daily Mail
Our society worships at the fountain of youth. Each year, we seek to avert the arrival of old age using everything at our disposal, from extreme exercise and botox to pilates and cosmetic dentistry. But in the process, are we missing out on a distinct and extraordinarily valuable stage of life?
Daniel Klein ponders whether it is better to be forever young or to grin toothlessly and live an authentic old age. He journeys to the Greek island of Hydra to discover the secrets of ageing happily. Drawing on the lives of octagenarian Greek locals, as well as philosophers ranging from Epicurus to Sartre, he uncovers the pleasures that are available only late in life. An escapist travel book, a witty meditation, and an optimistic guide to living well, this is a delightful jaunt through the terrain of old age, led by a funny and uniquely perceptive modern-day sage.
An insightful meditation.The New York Times
Should be a set-book for all over 60… a wry, whimsical, amusing and intelligent view of old age.Daily Telegraph
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Editorial: Oneworld Publications
ISBN: 9781780742212
Idioma: Inglés
Fecha de lanzamiento: 01/05/2013
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