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Book SynopsisJohann Christoph Arnold, admired by such prominent spiritual and inspirational leaders as Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Cardinal Dolan, Pete Seeger, and many more, offers answers to the question: Why shouldn''t growing older be rewarding?
Arnold, whose books have helped over a million readers through life''s challenges, shows us the spiritual riches that age has to offer. Now in his seventies, Arnold finds himself personally facing the challenges of aging with grace.
With a foreword by Cardinal Sean O''Malley, Rich in Years covers the significant topics facing the aging, the elderly, and their family and caregivers: accepting changes, combatting loneliness, and continuing on with purpose and hope. Going beyond mere inspiration, Arnold does not shy away from such difficult topics as coping with dementia, the prospect of dying, and enduring with dignity. Through faith and a true spirituality, he says, we can find acceptance and serenity.
Trade ReviewUnassuming yet outstanding, this is the best book I know on the godly ripeness that aging can bring in a Christian's life. Elderly folk will find the warmth that it radiates wonderfully invigorating. --
J.I. Packer, professor of theology, Regent College
On these pages are wonderful words of hope. Savor them. As I sing in a recent song, What we do now, you and me, will affect eternity - God's counting on me, God's counting on you. --
Pete Seeger, musician
In this book, Johann Christoph Arnold has once again offered us a translation of the meaning of God's love for us through all the days of our lives. --
Cardinal Sean O Malley, Archbishop of Boston
“Rich In Years is a beautiful book full of personal narratives and illuminating facts, written by a man imbued with great human wisdom, deeply anchored in Jesus, and rich in years, having known and counseled many people in their journey through life. Not just old folks should read it, but everyone.” --
Jean Vanier, author,
Becoming HumanTable of ContentsForeword by Cardinal Seán O’Malley Preface by Rolland G. Smith Introduction 1. Growing Older 2. Accepting Changes 3. Combatting Loneliness 4. Finding Purpose 5. Keeping Faith 6. Living with Dementia 7. Moving Forward 8. Finding Peace 9. Saying Goodbye 10. Continuing On 11. Beginning Anew Postscript
