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Zusatztext Praise for Successful Aging “Predictions are perilous, but here's one I can make with certainty: Tomorrow you and I will be older than we are today. That’s why you, I, and everyone we know need this remarkable book. With a scientist’s rigor and a storyteller’s flair, Daniel Levitin offers a fresh approach to growing older. He debunks the idea that aging inevitably brings infirmity and unhappiness and instead offers a trove of practical, evidence-based guidance for living longer and better. Successful Aging is an essential book for the rest of your life.” —Daniel H. Pink, author of When and Drive “Daniel Levitin explores a wealth of information on the complex biology of aging and presents it in an engaging and accessible manner. Writing with insight, compassion, and gentle humor, he shows us the positive side of the aging process and how to make the most of the future that awaits us. Essential reading for baby boomers and those who love them.” —Drs. Pamela Harzband and Jerome Groopman, professors, Harvard Medical School; authors of Your Medical Mind "A superb user's manual for aging bodies and minds, providing an evidence-based discussion of issues including personality, memory, intelligence, and emotions." -- PsychologyToday.com "A clear-eyed, insightful overview of the neurophysiological healthspan." --Nature “This is the book I need now. This is probably the book YOU need now. Levitin beautifully weaves hard science with more subtle, subjective agents of change—compassion, friendship, the redemptive power of work—into a refreshing guide for those of us navigating the penultimate stage of life.” —Rosanne Cash, four-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter, author of Composed “A wise, insightful, and beautifully written book on how we can navigate the waters of time. Helpful for readers at any age.” —Daniel Gilbert, professor of psychology, Harvard University; author of Stumbling on Happiness “If you're planning to age, read this book. Wise, sensitive, and insightful, Levitin shares the tools that allow you to optimize the process.” —David Eagleman, Stanford University neuroscientist, New York Times bestselling author of The Brain and Incognito “Growing old may be the only event in life that is both desired and feared. Daniel Levitin alleviates the fear with sound advice that can tilt the balance so that we have more healthy years and fewer sick ones. The brilliance of this book is that Levitin not only tells us what to do and what not to do—he gracefully and eloquently shares the science behind how we can change our minds and brains, and how even small changes can reap large benefits. Share this book—especially with anyone you hope to grow old with.” —Diane Halpern, past president of the American Psychological Association; professor, Claremont-McKenna College “Here is a 'how to' book for everyone's favorite alternative to death—aging. Bringing together the fields of developmental psychology and personality theory, Dr. Levitin shows us how to reach old age as the best version of ourselves: engaged, wise, and creative, emotionally resilient, cognitively flexible, and happy. Successful Aging is the fountain of youth, although you don't drink it, you read it.” —Eric Kaplan, Emmy-winning comedy writer, The Simpsons , The Late Show with David Letterman , The Big Bang Theory , Young Sheldon “This book's breadth is impressive. Excellent popular science in the service of fending off aging.” — Kirkus Reviews “Levitin's narrative ease is once again on display as he masterfully lays out the evidence that what we thought of as old age is in fact a unique developmental stage in which extraordinary contributions become possible. These years...
