The Virtues of Aging
The Virtues of Aging
ISBN: 9780375704604
出版社: Ballantine Books
页数: 144
定价: 14.95
装帧: Pap
内容简介
"We are not alone in our worry about both the physical aspect of aging and the prejudice that exists toward the elderly, which is similar to racism or sexism. What makes it different is that the prejudice also exists among those of us who are either within this group or rapidly approaching it. When I have mentioned the title of this book to a few people, most of them responded, 'Virtues? What could possibly be good about growing old?' The most obvious answer, of course, is to consider the alternative to aging. But there are plenty of other good answers--many based on our personal experiences and observations. "
--from THE VIRTUES OF AGING
作者简介
Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr.), thirty-ninth president of the United States, is the author of thirteen previous books. In 1982 he became University Distinguished Professor at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and founded The Carter Center, which addresses national and international issues of public policy and attempts to promote democracy, protect human rights, and prevent disease and other afflictions. In 1991, President Carter launched The Atlanta Project (TAP), a communitywide effort to attack the social problems associated with poverty. He also teaches Sunday school and is a deacon in the Maranatha Baptist Church of Plains. For recreation, he enjoys fly-fishing, woodworking, jogging, cycling, tennis, and skiing.
目录
Introduction: I'm Old, but It's Good!
1. Kicked Out, Broke, but Fighting Back
2. Fear of Aging, but What Is "Old"?
3. How Times Have Changed?
4. Looking Ahead: The Impending Crisis
5. Family Accomodations We Have Made
6. Planning for Retirement Years
7. Good Health for the Elderly
8. Seventy, Going on Eighty
9. Facing the End
10.What is Successful Aging?
11.Great Things for Ourselves
12. Seniors Can Do Great Things for Others
13. Some Remarkable Old People
14. A Successful Life
15. Simple Things Are the Most Important