Nouwen, Henri J. M. creator Gaffney, Walter J. 1938- text bibliography nyu Garden City, N.Y Doubleday 1976 monographic eng

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160 p. illus. We are all aging. We are each a spoke on the great wheel of life, part of the ongoing cycle of growth. In Aging, Henri J. M. Nouwen and Walter J. Gaffney share some moving and inspirational thoughts on what aging means (and can mean) to all of us, whether we're in our youth, middle age, or late years. Enhanced by some eighty-five photographs depicting various scenes from life and nature, this book shows how to make the later years a source of hope rather than a time of loneliness–a way out of darkness into the light. "Aging", the authors write, "is not a reason for despair, but a basis of hope, not a slow decaying, but a gradual maturing, not a fate to be undergone but a chance to be embraced." And they remind us of our own lives–helping them become teachers again so they may help us repair the fragmented connections between generations. Aging shows us all how to start fulfilling our lives by giving to others, "so that when we leave this world, we can be what we have given." It is a warm, beautiful, and caring book: a simple reaffirmation of the promise of Him, who by His aging and death brought new life to this world. The Wagon Wheel -- Aging -- Introduction -- Aging as a Way to the Darkness -- Aging as a Way to the Light -- Conclusion -- Caring -- Introduction -- Caring as Way to the Self -- caring as a Way to the Other -- Conclusion Epilogue: The Wagon Wheel Henri J. M. Nouwen [and] Walter J. Gaffney. Photos. by Ron P. Van Den Bosch. Includes bibliographical references. Aged Conduct of life BJ1691 .N68 248.8 N9349 1974 0385009186 bvc00001383 EVLG 930225 20260716141748.0 225230 spa