PATHS TO POSITIVE AGING

Drs Mary and Ken Gergen are devoted to the cause of reinventing aging To focus on the gains of aging is to realize that the later years are among the richest and most rewarding of one’s life In their dedication to this reconstruction the Gergens publish the Positive Aging Newsletter an electronic newsletter available in seven languages  wwwpositiveagingnet Here the Gergens share ideas and experiences designed to inspire others as they age A choice selection of their newsletter essays is contained within this book Adding delightful dimension to these commentaries are photographs they have selected from their own albums This volume is a treasure trove for erasing the stereotypes that darken the vision of aging and encountering the passing years as a marvelous gift It is a persuasive document declaring that we are indeed fortunate to grow old