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The Ageless Self: Sources of Meaning in Late Life (Life course studies)
The Ageless Self Sources of Meaning in Late Life - Life course studies Author:Sharon R. Kaufman "Well, I'll be honest with you. I might be 89 years old. I feel good. I feel like I could fly the coop. I do."Gertie, age 89 "Sharon Kaufman argues that 'old age' is not something that has intrinsic meaning and old people rarely see themselves as 'old.' They have a sense of self that is ageless and they stress continuity of identity, despi... more »te the physical and social changes associated with old age. The Ageless Self is a thought-provoking book and the emphasis on letting the elderly speak for themselves is a welcome one."Andrew Sixsmith, Ageing and Society "A book that no novelist or indeed any caring person with a fondness for human interiors could resist."Paul West, New York Times Book Review« less