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The Virtues of Aging by Jimmy Carter

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The Virtues of Aging

Library of Contemporary Thought (Related to this series)

Author
Jimmy Carter
Narrator
Jimmy Carter
Publisher
Phoenix Books, Inc.
Publish Date
1 January 1998
Run Time
2 hours 36 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Genre
Biography: historical, political and military, Age groups: the elderly / old age
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This Grammy-nominated recording is a thoughtful reflection about aging by President Jimmy Carter, the longest living president in American history. Even as life expectancy has increased over the centuries, the thought of aging continues to plague men and women around the world. In addition to worries about the physical aspects of aging, people also fear the prejudice that exists toward the elderly. But as President Jimmy Carter demonstrates, there are indeed virtues to aging, as he explores the spiritual and intellectual growth that often comes with old age. President Carter tackles such issues as planning for retirement, adopting new diet and exercise regimens, and coping with age prejudice. In addition to sharing valuable lessons on aging he learned from world leaders and great thinkers, Carter also reflects on his marriage to Rosalyn, a union that endured for more than 75 years. This inspiring audio, narrated by Carter himself, received a Grammy nomination for Best Spoken Word Album.

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Author
Jimmy Carter
Narrator
Jimmy Carter
Duration
2 hours 36 minutes
Release Date
1 January 1998
ISBN
9781614676867
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Phoenix Books, Inc.
Genre
Biography: historical, political and military, Age groups: the elderly / old age

Synopsis

This Grammy-nominated recording is a thoughtful reflection about aging by President Jimmy Carter, the longest living president in American history. Even as life expectancy has increased over the centuries, the thought of aging continues to plague men and women around the world. In addition to worries about the physical aspects of aging, people also fear the prejudice that exists toward the elderly. But as President Jimmy Carter demonstrates, there are indeed virtues to aging, as he explores the spiritual and intellectual growth that often comes with old age. President Carter tackles such issues as planning for retirement, adopting new diet and exercise regimens, and coping with age prejudice. In addition to sharing valuable lessons on aging he learned from world leaders and great thinkers, Carter also reflects on his marriage to Rosalyn, a union that endured for more than 75 years. This inspiring audio, narrated by Carter himself, received a Grammy nomination for Best Spoken Word Album.

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