| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 204 pages) |
| Contents |
Foreword by Sir John Templeton; Introduction; Chapter 1 The History of Retirement; Chapter 2 Myths of Retirement; Chapter 3 Retirement Can Be Deadly; Chapter 4 The Alternative; Chapter 5 Volunteer; Chapter 6 Cultivate Generosity; Chapter 7 Develop Spiritually; Chapter 8 Reduce Stress; Chapter 9 Live Healthy; Chapter 10 Steps to Purpose and Power in Retirement; Conclusion; Notes; Index |
| Summary |
Dr. Harold G. Koenig, with expertise in the fields of geriatrics, mental health, and religion, explains that the notion of retirement was in fact a marketing tool developed in the post-World War II period. Continuing today, society's image of retirement is based largely on myths, such as: things will get better when you retire-you'll be able to do everything you wanted to but couldn't when you worked. In fact, these beliefs can be harmful, leading to emotional issues, identity crises, and problems with physical health |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-196) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Retirement.
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Retirees -- Life skills guides
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Self-actualization (Psychology)
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Aging.
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Retirees
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Retirement
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Self-actualization (Psychology)
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Pensionering.
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Zingeving.
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Zelfverwerkelijking.
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| Genre/Form |
Life skills guides
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1932031405 |
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9781932031409 |
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1282450999 |
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9781282450998 |
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9786612450990 |
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6612450991 |
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