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Even today, veneration of older people continues to be the norm among ethnic groups and all other societies be they first, second, or third world. Our country seems to be unique, even among other highly industrialized countries, in viewing the elderly as a social problem.
Forget about stereotypes regarding senior citizens—seniors are far from obsolete. They are one of our country’s greatest and most valuable resources, and we need to reevaluate our attitude toward them.
Staying in the Game profiles twenty American seniors, all age seventy-five or older, and discusses how they’ve managed to live happy, productive, and fulfilling lives. Even with different social, educational, and financial backgrounds, all of them remain very active and continue to pursue their goals.
By sharing their life stories—from childhood to the present—these senior citizens offer invaluable lessons on how they overcame barriers, developed philosophies on life, and kept on going despite adversity. Author David Gotlieb, a senior citizen himself, proves that it’s entirely possible to understand senior citizens in America, thus improving our perception and appreciation of this wise generation.
An upbeat guide to staying active in the game of life. Gottlieb, a retired professor and dean, interviewed 20 people over the age of 75 in order to determine what it takes to maintain an active lifestyle later in life. "Some of their answers may surprise you, inspire you and encourage you to stay in the game." Each of the stories offers a different path to a productive and enjoyable life, and the interviewees come from a wide variety of backgrounds and boast hundreds of years of collective experience—from Horton Foote, famous author and playwright, to Anna Cecilia Merenda, founder and CEO of a construction company and an early feminist. Even though a table of contents or an index would have been helpful, this collection is a great indicator of why society must value senior citizens. Listen up, youngsters: There's plenty of sage advice to be gleaned from these pages. -Kirkus Discoveries
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Even today, veneration of older people continues to be the norm among ethnic groups and all other societies be they first, second, or third world. Our country seems to be unique, even among other highly industrialized countries, in viewing the elderly as a social problem.
Forget about stereotypes regarding senior citizens-seniors are far from obsolete. They are one of our country's greatest and most valuable resources, and we need to reevaluate our attitude toward them.
Staying in the Game profiles twenty American seniors, all age seventy-five or older, and discusses how they've managed to live happy, productive, and fulfilling lives. Even with different social, educational, and financial backgrounds, all of them remain very active and continue to pursue their goals.
By sharing their life stories-from childhood to the present-these senior citizens offer invaluable lessons on how they overcame barriers, developed philosophies on life, and kept on going despite adversity. Author David Gotlieb, a senior citizen himself, proves that it's entirely possible to understand senior citizens in America, thus improving our perception and appreciation of this wise generation.
Staying in the Game,David Gottlieb PhD,iUniverse, Inc.,0595367429,Gerontology,Popular Culture - General,Social Psychology,Social Science,Sociology,Social Science / Gerontology
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