Looks at how people can approach, prepare and deal with mid-life and ageing, and the ways in which ageing and old age can be constructive and rewarding. Drawing on medical psychotheapeutic and sociological sources as well as on literature, the press and biography, this book presents an informative and entertaining account of the human experience of ageing and how it has been viewed by society and the media in times past. The book also conducts a sample survey and picks out many for personal interview, including well-known ...
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Looks at how people can approach, prepare and deal with mid-life and ageing, and the ways in which ageing and old age can be constructive and rewarding. Drawing on medical psychotheapeutic and sociological sources as well as on literature, the press and biography, this book presents an informative and entertaining account of the human experience of ageing and how it has been viewed by society and the media in times past. The book also conducts a sample survey and picks out many for personal interview, including well-known figures like Helen Mirren, John Cleese, John Updike, Julie Christie, who have found positive ways of making the transition. The author looks at many different areas, like sexuality, lifestyles, friendships, medical science and describe ways people have taken ageing by the scruff of the neck and made it work for them.
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Add this copy of Look the Demon in the Eye: Challenge of Mid-Life to cart. $14.99, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1996 by Michael Joseph Ltd.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
