Books of Wisdom
and Insight
The Art of Aging by Sherwin B. Nuland, MD – The well-known surgeon and medical ethicist, Nuland shares his reflections on aging well. He engages us in stories and deep insights about aging that will resonate deeply with you. – Sally Borgman
Honest Aging by Rosanna M. Leipzig, MD, PhD – This is an excellent reference book to help us sort of what is normal and what might be a red flag as we go through the aging process. – Sami Aronson
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande – "This is one of the books that inspired the founders of Creative Aging to develop a group for those who want to age-in-place, supporting each other. Gawande is a practicing surgeon who writes about the need for the medical community to gain a deeper understanding of what people need as they age." - Ann Morgan
Kitchen Table Wisdom by Rachel Naomi Remen - "Reading this book is like having several conversations with your wisest friend." - Ann Morgan
The Five Invitations by Frank Ostaseski – "Do not be put off by the subtitle of this book, Discovering What Death Can Teach us about Living Fully. This book is full of calming wisdom and insight." - Ann Morgan
The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully by Morrie Schwartz, edited by Rob Schwarts (his son!). "This book is informative, upbeat and interesting!" - Pearl Natter
Honest Aging by Rosanna M. Leipzig, MD, PhD – This is an excellent reference book to help us sort of what is normal and what might be a red flag as we go through the aging process. – Sami Aronson
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande – "This is one of the books that inspired the founders of Creative Aging to develop a group for those who want to age-in-place, supporting each other. Gawande is a practicing surgeon who writes about the need for the medical community to gain a deeper understanding of what people need as they age." - Ann Morgan
Kitchen Table Wisdom by Rachel Naomi Remen - "Reading this book is like having several conversations with your wisest friend." - Ann Morgan
The Five Invitations by Frank Ostaseski – "Do not be put off by the subtitle of this book, Discovering What Death Can Teach us about Living Fully. This book is full of calming wisdom and insight." - Ann Morgan
The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully by Morrie Schwartz, edited by Rob Schwarts (his son!). "This book is informative, upbeat and interesting!" - Pearl Natter