Spiritual Wisdom for Successful Retirement

Living Forward

James W Ellor (Baylor University), C.W. Brister

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Routledge
08 September 2006

Psychology; Coping with old age; Retirement

A discerning guide through the ups and downs of retirement

The number of people age 65 and older worldwide has more than tripled to nearly half a billion over the last 50 years. Spiritual Wisdom for Successful Retirement is an inspirational guide through the journey that begins in life’s third stage, when employment is left behind and uncertainty lies ahead. This encouraging and uplifting book travels beyond the financial and emotional considerations of retirement planning to address the real-life issues retirees face, including the loss of identity after leaving the workplace, managing the clock, calendar, and commitments, how to deal with the blues and the blahs, facing the reality of death, adn keeping life in balance.

Spiritual Wisdom for Successful Retirement anticipates the changing events and transitions of retirement, focusing on the need to adapt to this work in progress. Retirees struggle with real and symbolic losses as they redefine their identities, face uncertain financial futures, adapt to altered living arrangements, and become more aware of their physical limitations. The disappointments, adversity, and suffering retirees face can throw them into spiritual chaos. This powerful book presents real-life stories of people striving to remain engaged in life, open to possibilities, and experiencing intimations of eternityhere and now.

Spiritual Wisdom for Successful Retirement examines:

the need for a worldview that helps you take major life transitions in stride

specific steps into retirement

how to manage your time when every day is Saturday

how to identify indicators of depression

how caregivers can attend the needs of retirees

how to get help when life caves in on you

how to live with purpose and courage

the significance of family ties

the power of relationships, connections, and friendships

the dynamics of hope

and much more!

Spiritual Wisdom for Successful Retirement is essential for anyone living in, or facing, retirement, and for family members of retirees, members of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), and for lay and professional caregivers. It’s also a helpful resource for academics working in gerontology or theology.

By: James W Ellor (Baylor University), C.W. Brister
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 310g
ISBN: 9780789028044
ISBN 10: 0789028042
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 08 September 2006
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Spiritual Wisdom for Successful Retirement: Living Forward

A well-balanced bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach to preparing for generous and optimistic living in all of the events of later life, whether one is active or frail. . . . Chock-Full of Practical Information and Inspiring Reflection.