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Johann Christoph Arnold, admired by such prominent spiritual and inspirational leaders as Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Cardinal Dolan, Pete Seeger, and many more, offers answers to the question: Why shouldn't growing older be rewarding?
Arnold, whose books have helped over a million readers through life's challenges, shows us the spiritual riches that age has to offer. Now in his seventies, Arnold finds himself personally facing the challenges of aging with grace.
With a foreword by Cardinal Sean O'Malley, Rich in Years covers the significant topics facing the aging, the elderly, and their family and caregivers: accepting changes, combatting loneliness, and continuing on with purpose and hope. Going beyond mere inspiration, Arnold does not shy away from such difficult topics as coping with dementia, the prospect of dying, and enduring with dignity. Through faith and a true spirituality, he says, we can find acceptance and serenity.
Johann Christoph Arnold knows, from decades of pastoral experience, what older people and their caregivers can do to make the most of the journey of aging. In this book, he shares stories of people who, in growing older, have found both peace and purpose. Praising Rich in Years, Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, writes, In simple language, Arnold gives hope-filled insights into the trials of aging for people of all ages. Pastor Arnold's book challenges those rich in years to also remain rich in faith.
Rich in Years: Finding Peace and Purpose in a Long Life Kindle Editionby Johann Christoph Arnold (Author), Sean O'Malley (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
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In this book, Johann Christoph Arnold has once again offered us a translation of the meaning of God's love for us through all the days of our lives. --Cardinal Sean O Malley, Archbishop of Boston
Unassuming yet outstanding, this is the best book I know on the godly ripeness that aging can bring in a Christian's life. Elderly folk will find the warmth that it radiates wonderfully invigorating. --J.I. Packer, professor of theology, Regent College
On these pages are wonderful words of hope. Savor them. As I sing in a recent song, What we do now, you and me, will affect eternity - God's counting on me, God's counting on you. --Pete Seeger, musician
Using profound and stimulating stories, Johann Christoph Arnold welcomes us into an elegant fabric of elderly life, abundant with significance and relationships. I know you will find this book spiritually enriching. --Marva J. Dawn, author, Being Well When We're Ill
A symphony of voices of men and women willing to talk about aging. The author weaves their stories together as a pastor who knows how to listen. There is much beauty here and not a trace of sentimentality. --Eugene H. Peterson, author and scholar, The Message Bible
This book is bound to enrich all who read it. Arnold squarely faces the challenges of old age, teaching us how they can become meaningful when seen in the light of eternity. --Alice von Hildebrand, professor emerita, Hunter College
Rich in Years is rich in wisdom, rich in courage, rich in hope. The people we meet in these pages and the stories they tell all build in us a confident assurance that God is with us every step of our journey. --Richard J. Foster, author, Celebration of Discipline
In this book, Johann Christoph Arnold has once again offered us a translation of the meaning of God s love for us through all the days of our lives. --Cardinal Sean O Malley, Archbishop of Boston
Unassuming yet outstanding, this is the best book I know on aging. Wonderfully invigorating. --J.I. Packer, Regent College
On these pages are wonderful words of hope. Savor them. As I sing in a recent song, What we do now, you and me, will affect eternity - God's counting on me, God's counting on you. --Pete Seeger, musician
Using profound and stimulating stories, Johann Christoph Arnold welcomes us into an elegant fabric of elderly life, abundant with significance and relationships. I know you will find this book spiritually enriching. --Marva J. Dawn, author, Being Well When We're Ill
A symphony of voices of men and women willing to talk about aging. The author weaves their stories together as a pastor who knows how to listen. There is much beauty here and not a trace of sentimentality. --Eugene H. Peterson, author and scholar, The Message Bible
This book is bound to enrich all who read it. Arnold squarely faces the challenges of old age, teaching us how they can become meaningful when seen in the light of eternity. --Alice von Hildebrand, professor emerita, Hunter College
Rich in Years is rich in wisdom, rich in courage, rich in hope. The people we meet in these pages and the stories they tell all build in us a confident assurance that God is with us every step of our journey. --Richard J. Foster, author, Celebration of Discipline
Unassuming yet outstanding, this is the best book I know on the godly ripeness that aging can bring in a Christian's life. Elderly folk will find the warmth that it radiates wonderfully invigorating. --J.I. Packer, professor of theology, Regent College
About the Author
Johann Christoph Arnold is a writer known for making crucial spiritual issues accessible to both religious and non-religious readers. A pastor with an uncommon wealth of experiences and personal insights, he has counseled thousands of individuals over the last forty years, including married couples, children, and teens; addicts, prison inmates, and law enforcement officers; educators, students, and the terminally ill. Learn more at richinyears.com
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ASIN : B00HQJU3E6
Publisher : Plough Publishing House (2 January 2014)
Language : English
File size : 1326 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 167 pages
Best Sellers Rank: 1,145,172 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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Mrs. L. C. Weller
5.0 out of 5 stars Rich in yearsReviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 October 2013
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Powerful and reflective on the difficulties and attributes of advancing years. Very positive content, heart-warming stories of real people used to illustrate each theme/ aspect of ageing. i would heartily recommend it for any adult age group. Worth re-reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars For those born earlier.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 June 2017
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Quality book indeed - for those born earlier!
Have since ordered 3 more as gifts for others!
Encouraging and challenging and inspiring and more!!
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Perri Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars Read this for inspiration and to warm your heartReviewed in the United States on 28 January 2015
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A great read for even people before they reach 50 because we all can benefit in looking forward and to considering the quality of our lives in later years as well as our elders in our lives. This definitely makes us think about the rich meaning of life we can have and what we can do for others and acknowledge our elders who mean so much to us. A great read aloud to share and discuss and enjoy!
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Betsy Deisroth
5.0 out of 5 stars Discover the richness of ageing and communityReviewed in the United States on 29 December 2013
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A clear-eyed and enlightening book for people of any age on an issue of growing importance in our world. Christoph Arnold shares the stories of others who are “rich in years” as well as those who love and care for them, reminding us of the importance of faith, hope and community. Thanks to Christoph and his wife Verena who compiled this book, we can see how facing the fears of death, the changing of one’s body and mind, the loss of capacities and loved ones can be transformed if we share them. Looking through their eyes and hearts, we can begin to celebrate our journey towards our later years. Growing old need not be a problem. We can learn by their example and transform ageing to a journey of discovery and be a blessing to those we gather around us. Read, enjoy and put their message to use today. You might even feel younger!
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R. Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Perspectives on AgingReviewed in the United States on 17 September 2018
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Written by one who has been there, this book offers very different perspectives on aging that are encouraging.
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