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Aging Angry
Amanda Smith Barusch
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Even with baby boomers retiring and greater media and research
attention being lavished on older people, most gerontologists have
studiously avoided examining romance among the elderly. Love
Stories of Later Life is an appealing and eye-opening remedy to
this neglect, as leading gerontologist Amanda Smith Barusch
presents original research into what love and romance mean in
seniors' lives. The result is a glimpse into a world many people
didn't know existed - that of romantic love in later life.
Unlike superficial guidebooks that purport to help seniors find a
new mate, Love Stories of Later Life integrates theory and the
latest research on love and the aging process. Drawing on a wealth
of personal narratives collected during a landmark five-year study,
the book presents the lived experiences of older adults from all
walks of life. It addresses the impact of common age-related
changes, both emotional and physical, on romantic relationships,
and argues that love continues to sculpt our personalities and our
lives, even in life's later decades. Each chapter includes
practical tools for the serious student of love, including
exercises designed to increase self-awareness and
relationship-building as well as annotated lists of suggested
reading that are at once comprehensive and accessible.
Barusch's fresh perspective, engaging voice, and in-depth
qualitative research make Love Stories of Later Life an important
contribution to the study of individual lives and the aging
process. This book will guide gerontologists, social workers, and
counselors as they in turn help their older clients navigate love's
challenges.
Visit the author's website: Amanda Barusch
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