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The Aging of Aquarius: Igniting Passion and Purpose as an Elder

The Aging of Aquarius: Igniting Passion and Purpose as an Elder

Current price: $18.89
Publication Date: September 11th, 2018
Publisher:
New Society Publishers
ISBN:
9780865718944
Pages:
208
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Description

The Aging of Aquarius takes readers on a journey to find a new identity and passion and purpose in retirement. From gardening clubs to political campaigning, to social investing and creative work, it offers inspiration, practical steps, and resources.

About the Author

Helen Wilkes , Ph.D, is an octogenarian who spent forty years teaching, researching, and delving deeply into the humanities. She survived a lifetime of hardships ranging from fleeing Nazi Germany in her childhood to personal and navigating professional obstacles in her adult years. Nevertheless, she persevered and created a richly rewarding life. Retirement has been the icing on her cake, bringing inner transformation and freedom. She sees retirement as a time to re-examine our values, re-assess the scope for action, and to strike off in new directions. Helen is author of the award-winning book Letters from the Lost , based on her family history. She is lives in Vancouver, Canada.