Some thoughts on becoming eighty-five

by William Z. Shetter

Paper Book, 2012

Status

Available

Call number

CP 418

Series

Pendle Hill Pamphlets

Tags

Pendle Hill Pamphlet, ageing, spiritual journey, spirituality, life stages

Collections

Your library, INTERIM, CP - PENDLE HILL PAMPHLETS

Publication

Wallingford, PA : Pendle Hill Publications, 2012.

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LibraryThing member kaulsu
The front matter states that Shetter is a member of Bloomington Monthly Meeting (OVYM), which leads me to speculate that he is the author of numerous books on the Netherlands: its history and its language, and that he is a past professor at Indiana University.

I was disappointed in this pamphlet. It is wholly composed of thoughts (I won't say "random" since he has put them into a semblance of order) on his experience of aging. With a bit more work (and an editor?) I think it could have been woven into a powerful essay on "aging well" to stand next to Morrison's pamphlets and books.

Perhaps Shetter will take another stab at writing for us at ninety. I am interested to hear, even if it is only thoughts!… (more)
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LibraryThing member QuakerReviews
This is a very pleasant collection of the thoughts and questions of a long-time friend on several topics related to aging and spiritual maturity. There is wisdom and insight here, as well as acute observation and conclusion. You can read a chunk of this at a time; this could be good bed-time reading.

ISBN

0875744184 / 9780875744186

Local notes

Pendle Hill Pamphlet 418

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