In straightforward and compelling prose, the authors feature the varied experiences of widows, African Americans, Native Americans, nursing home residents, gay and lesbian elders, and others. The essays provide vivid illustrations of both the complex differences of the aging experience and the surprising commonalities. The theme of a diverse, multifaceted aging experience links the various presentations.
Countering familiar stereotypes, "Ways of Aging" offers a unique perspective on the different pathways that may be taken through the later years. Less
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