The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul

I bought this book for a spiritual-oriented book club, and I find it extremely useful. I think it would be helpful for anyone, but especially for those who have lived a while.

Her background in both Vedanta and Jungian psychology is a powerful combination.

This has really helped my deal with getting older. The only thing is this seems to be a more advanced self help book. Not good for a beginner

As I struggle with the impermanence of life, decreasing physical strength, I needed to hear that changing one’s focus is a way to cope with the inevitable. I would recommend this book to those who want to age with grace.

Having read at least fifty books on aging or age-related topics and hundreds of articles and studies on age-related topics, , I am relatively familiar with some of the more popular themes about aging. That said, The Inner Work of Age offers insights that resonated with me at a much deeper level than I had anticipated. One of my favorite chapters was"Retirement as a Divine Messenger." I appreciated not only how Dr. Zweig described the challenges of retirement, but also discussed retirement as a spiritual practice. I loved the idea of a retirement ritual. I also appreciated how Zweig shared her own experience when she chose to leave her therapy practice.This is a slow read--it takes time to reflect and apply the rich insight and knowledge that the author shares. I was challenged to think about some of my own attitudes and beliefs that are now limiting my growth as a nearly 70-year-old woman. I was also challenged to think about how shifting from "role to soul" is very much a spiritual practice - becoming an elder is a spiritual practice.For those interested in rediscovering their authentic path and living a meaningful and renewed sense of being in later life, I'd highly recommend this book.

Thank you. Would order again.

Wow. This book makes me think deeply. What a good guide to move "from role to soul." Thanks!

This book is very helpful in understanding the challenges related to aging.

Wonderful book, so very glad I read it. Hard to Integrate theory and philosophy in an intelligent, thought-provoking, inspiring read. And above all, in an honest, open, and easy- want-to-read more, way. Left me with helpful tools, thoughts and ideas to ponder.