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Author Leland, John, 1959- author.

Title Happiness is a choice you make : lessons from a year among the oldest old / John Leland.

Publication Info. New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2018.
©2018

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 Avon Free Public Library - Adult Department  305.26 LELAND    Check Shelf
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Edition First edition.
Description 242 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Note "Sarah Crichton Books"
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-240).
Contents Meet the elders -- Surprise of a lifetime -- The paradox of old age -- Why older means wiser -- Love in the time of Lipitor -- On the other hand ... -- More years, less life? -- The lessons -- The lessons of Fred -- The lessons of Ping -- The lessons of John -- The lessons of Helen -- The lessons of Ruth -- The lessons of Jonas.
Summary A "look at what it means to grow old and a ... guide to well-being, [this book] weaves together the stories and wisdom of six New Yorkers who number among the 'oldest old'--those eighty-five and up"--Dust jacket flap.
Subject Happiness in old age.
Older people.
Conduct of life.
Wisdom.
Conduct of life. (OCoLC)fst00874563
Happiness in old age. (OCoLC)fst00951184
Older people. (OCoLC)fst01199093
Wisdom. (OCoLC)fst01176240
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Life Stages / Later Years.
SELF-HELP / Aging.
SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Happiness.
Conduct of life.
Older people.
Other Form: Online version: Leland, John, 1959- author. Happiness is a choice you make First edition. New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, [2018] 9780374717056 (DLC) 2017041275
ISBN 9780374168186 (hardcover)
0374168180 (hardcover)
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