The Wonder and Happiness of Being Old

<p><b>This is a book about joy and love: Love of self, of life, and of still being here to tell your stories.</b><br><br>'To read Sophy Burnham is to marvel at her eloquence, her erudition, her wisdom and her daring.' – Julia Cameron, bestselling author of <i>The Artist's Way</i><br><br><i>The Wonder and Happiness of Being Old</i> is a timeless introspection on age, love, memories, regret and reconciliation, forgiveness and, underneath it all, the silent wisdom that derives from the perspective of years lived.<br><br>What began as a singular letter in response to a younger family member standing on the precipice of her 60th birthday and asking the age-old question, 'What’s it like to be old?,' soon turned into one full year of unsent reflections, wonderment and curiosity of a life truly lived. Out of these reflections, <i>New York Times-</i>bestselling author Sophy Burnham developed this short, storytelling collection of unsent letters that offer readers of all ages hope and happiness, and new ways to perceive our later years.<br><br>Whether you’re at the doorstep of 40, 60, 70, or 90, Sophy Burnham welcomes you in with an outstretched hand and a knowing nod of understanding and warmth.</p>