Bibliograph

Happiness is a choice you make, lessons from a year among the oldest old, John Leland

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Happiness is a choice you make, lessons from a year among the oldest old, John Leland

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Happiness is a choice you make

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

John Leland

Sub title

lessons from a year among the oldest old

Summary

A "look at what it means to grow old and a ... guide to well-being, [this book] weaves together the stories and wisdom of six New Yorkers who number among the 'oldest old'--those eighty-five and up."--Dust jacket flap

Table Of Contents

Part I: Meet the elders. Surprise of a lifetime -- The paradox of old age -- Why older means wiser -- Love in the time of Lipitor -- On the other hand ... -- More years, less life? -- Part II: The lessons. The lessons of Fred -- The lessons of Ping -- The lessons of John -- The lessons of Helen -- The lessons of Ruth -- The lessons of Jonas -- Epilogue

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