InterVarsity Press

A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to Old Age

Life Changes After 50

By Stanley C. Baldwin

(paperback)

1. I Hate Growing Old--But I Love Those Perks
Denial worked only so long. When I finally faced reality about my age I found some happy surprises.

2. I Am Not a Grouch
Guilt about my impatience and irritability never really helped to overcome them, but a new insight did.

3. Afraid of Death? Who, Me?
Most of my life I felt safe from dying whether I was safe or not. Now I feel threatened whether I am or not.

4. What I Want to Be When I Grow Old
Aging forced me into career transitions I never wanted and didn't know how to negotiate.

5. I Can Change and I'll Prove It
I have learned that what is appropriate for one stage of life is not necessarily best for another.

6. When I Can No Longer Do Good Stuff, Like Drive
Becoming dependent on another is no fun for either party, but there are rewards for both.

7. Left Behind by Those I Loved
I miss those who have gone on before; I find solace in their memories but look even more to our future reunion.

8. I Want to Finish Well
Let me sail away from these waters into eternity's wide sea with flags unfurled.

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