 Aging gracefully should be a natural phenomenon. It need not be a goal or something that one has to work hard to attain. If one gains the proper perspective on life and the human situation then it should be normal to age gracefully. "The Golden Years" should be a time of great joy and fulfillment, a time to impart "elder wisdom" to the next generation. We hope that readers of all ages will partake of the wisdom of the carefully selected books listed below. Like it or not, we age everyday, so no one is too young or too old to gain from our selections. 
$14.14PaperbackStill HereRam DassThis book should be required reading for everyone, no matter how old he or she may be. Ram Dass is a man of great wisdom, and an accomplished writer and communicator. Now, following his debilitating stroke, he is personally qualified to comment on the physical challenges of aging and disability coupled with the psychological and spiritual approaches to dealing with and transcending the wearing out of the physical body. These are challenges with which most of us who live to a ripe old age will have to deal. The book is full of personal anecdotes, wisdom, humor, compassion, love, clarity, and most importantly, insight. Ram Dass speaks from the heart, the mind, and the soul. If anyone associated with Hospice reads this book, I hope he or she will recommend that Hospice provide this book to both those who are terminally ill and their families. Review by Len Oppenheim 
$17.00HardcoverThe Art of the Moment: Simple Ways to Get the Most from LifeVeronique VienneFeel the excitement of being here now! In The Art of the Moment, best selling author Véronique Vienne explores ways to get the most from life, one day at a time. Her signature essays—short and sweet, yet insightful—are invitations to appreciate the uniqueness of each moment. Dismissing the notion that our notoriously short attention span is to be blamed for our distracted state of mind, she encourages readers to savor the fullness of life in brief, joyful installments. "Don't wait for a second chance to get it right," she says. "Each moment is both the last time and the first time because no two days are ever alike." Each chapter is a reminder that time is not running out. You don't have to rush to experience a sense of joy, wonder, and adventure. It's yours for the taking, whenever you are ready for it. You can claim the "now" while watering the lawn, taking a seven–year–old to soccer practice, buying a new pair of shoes, or daydreaming about opening a small bookstore across the street from the bank. This book is a must–read for anyone who enjoyed Véronique Vienne's now–classic The Art of Doing Nothing—and a perfect gift for anyone who believes that the ultimate art of living is to make each minute count. Beautifully illustrated with radiant photographs by Ann Rhoney, The Art of the Moment celebrates the very special joie de vivre that is your birthright. Prolong the Pleasure of Being Alive 
$19.95PaperbackThe Ageless Woman: Natural Health and Beauty After Forty, with Maharishi AyurvedaNancy Lonsdorf, M.D.Dr. Nancy Lonsdorf is the Medical Director of The Raj, America's premier Ayurvedic Health Spa. She also possesses medical degrees from two of America's most prestigious institutions of learning, Johns Hopkins and Stanford. Before coming to the Raj she had a thriving medical practice in the Washington, D.C. area. Nancy has combined the best knowledge of Western Medicine with the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda, along with years of experience in treating many women. This book is a distillation of her theoretical and practical knowledge. The book is comprehensive in its coverage, and provides a necessary roadmap for women who elect to choose "natural health" over "magic bullets." Nancy says it all in the introduction: "The basic premise of this book is that Nature knows best." The book is very comprehensive and is a practical handbook. Many women have already benefited from this book and we hope many more will take advantage of this unique compendium of knowledge and "how to's," compiled by one of the few women on the planet trained at both the best medical schools in America, and with many of the top Ayurvedic physicians in the world. The recipe for natural health is all there, for those willing to follow the plan. 
$19.95PaperbackWise Women : A Celebration of Their Insights, Courage, and BeautyJoyce TennesonIn ancient times, older women were the keepers of primal mysteries and were revered for their special wisdom. For this very special book, Joyce Tenneson traveled throughout America to photograph and interview women ages sixty-five to one hundred. What she found was a revelation—women who were vital, energetic, and deeply beautiful, inside and out. The eighty portraits are of women from all walks of life from the famous, such as Sandra Day O'Connor, Julie Harris, and Angela Lansbury, to the ordinary, such as our mothers and grandmothers. Tenneson's compelling and compassionate portraits, accompanied by short poignant statements from these remarkable women about the experience of aging, will help to reawaken us to the power and wisdom of our elders. 
$14.95PaperbackFrom Age-Ing to Sage-Ing: A Profound New Vision of Growing OlderRonald S. Miller, Zalman Schachter–ShalomiIn this revolutionary and compassionate book, Schachter-Shalomi guides older Americans through a spiritual transformation. He teaches readers how to use their life experiences to enrich their elder years, face mortality, repair relationships, develop a regenerative spirit and transmit wisdom to future generations. In the next twenty years, seventy-five million Americans will be reaching retirement age. To deal with this sea change, Rabbi Schachter-Shalomi (Paradigm Shift, Jason Aronson, 1993) introduces the concept of "eldering," or mentoring, each other in the years ahead. He contends that we are at the cutting edge of the next stage in our evolution and that elders will bring us into this more compassionate, intuitive, and caring era. In Part 1 of the book, Schachter-Shalomi recommends meditation, exercise, and spiritual healing to help individuals enter their later years, while in Part Two he speaks to our limited perceptions of death. Creating ceremonies and learning to forgive help ease the transition into death, according to Schachter-Shalomi, who believes in the certainty of life after death. Adding a personal dimension, the rabbi compassionately relates his own mental crisis as he approaches the age of 60 to help readers understand the process. Highly recommended for public and academic libraries with gerontology collections. —Lisa Wise, Univ. of Southern Colorado, Pueblo © 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. 
$14.95PaperbackThe New Quotable EinsteinAlbert Einstein
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