A clinical professor of surgery describes the effects of aging on the mind and spirit, focusing on how to promote and embrace positive changes in perspective regarding relationships, faith, and identity.
Record details
ISBN:9781400064779
Physical Description:print 302 p. ; 22 cm.
Edition:1st ed.
Publisher:New York : Random House, c2007.
Content descriptions
General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
An incident in the subway -- How we age : body and mind -- Approaching a century : Michael DeBakey -- Making choices -- Three who overcame -- A friendship in letters -- Adding centuries to our years -- Drinking from the fountain of youth -- Wisdom, equanimity, caring : principles for every age -- A coda for aging.
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