The Wonder and Happiness of Being Old

This is a book about joy and love: Love of self, of life, and of still being here to tell your stories. "To read Sophy Burnham is to marvel at her eloquence, her erudition, her wisdom and her daring." Julia Cameron, global bestselling author of The Artist''s Way The Wonder and Happiness of Being Old 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. 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, New York Times 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. 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.

About the author

Sophy Burnham is the author of sixteen books - including three New York Times (and many other) bestsellers. Her works have been translated into twenty-six languages. She has written nonfiction, novels, short stories, poetry, award winning plays, documentary films, and children's novels, radio plays, and hundreds of articles and essays, many syndicated around the world.

Product details

• Authors: Sophy Burnham, Burnham Sophy
• Publisher: Bluebird
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.05.2025
• EAN: 9781035062850
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3506285-0
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 144 mm x 224 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; SELF-HELP / Death, Grief, Bereavement, SELF-HELP / Aging, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Life Stages / Later Years, Psychology of ageing, Coping with old age, Relating to late adulthood / old age, Coping with / advice about ageing