Good reads especially meaningful to elderly folks

Posted by binw @binw, Dec 2 4:20pm

As an octogenarian, I can honestly say I have found many reasons to be happy with this stage of my life. I know I am not going to live forever, but really try to make the most of whatever time I have remaining. Some days that is harder than others, but as an avid reader, I can usually lose myself in a good book, and regain my positive attitude.

As an Amazon kindle unlimited member, a membership that I highly recommend, I sometimes get recommendations for books of many genres. Recently, I discovered a little book, by a new auithor, named DB Stryker. It is a poignantly written poem about loss, which we experience at all stages of life. It touched me deeply, and I want to share it with you.

The book is called "The Leaf That Was Afraid to Fall", and it is available to read for free in kindle unlimited, or to purchase on Amazon. It is a beautiful little book.

Please share your own recommendations for books that are meaningful to you, and why they have moved you.

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cmdw2600 | @cmdw2600 | Dec 3 7:32am

I absolutely loved “The Correspondent” by Virginia Evans. It is sad but totally relatable. Highly recommend.

projfan | @projfan | Dec 3 9:26am

Totally different direction, but maybe folks would find these of interest:
-- Solo Wise: A Roadmap for Fearless Solo Aging, by Beverly Bernstein Joie
-- Disrupting the Status Quo of Senior Living: A Mindshift, by Jill Vitale-Aussem

seniormed | @seniormed | Dec 3 10:20am

I liked “The Wisdom of Maurice” his unfinished work completed by his son.

ret18 | @ret18 | Dec 3 10:54am

Awaiting my copy The Ones We Wait For. Should be here today. Hoping it is as good as I expect.

SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | Dec 3 11:28am

The Bible is all I need. It’s the best selling book ever. The Bible has advised me about everything in my life. The Proverbs are instrumental for having a life that is godly. The Beatitudes, spoken by Christ Jesus are a wonderful source of wisdom and comfort.
Because it is so widely available I can find many other people to discuss the Bible with just about any time or anywhere.

binw | @binw | Dec 3 4:43pm

In reply to @SusanEllen66 "The Bible is all I need. It’s the best selling book ever. The Bible has advised..." + (show)

@SusanEllen66 This is so true. The Beatitudes have been one of my favorites since I was a child. Thanks for sharing.

binw | @binw | Dec 3 4:45pm

In reply to @ret18 "Awaiting my copy The Ones We Wait For. Should be here today. Hoping it is as..." + (show)

@ret18 Let us know. 🙂

pumpkin27 | @pumpkin27 | Dec 3 8:28pm

I absolutely loved this book!

The Book of Charlie: Wisdom from the Remarkable American Life of a 109-Year-Old Man
by, David Von Drehle

capnjack | @capnjack | Dec 4 10:16am

Healer: The Pioneer Nutritionist and Prophet Dr. Hazel Parcells in Her Own Words at Age 106 (Unabridged)
by Joseph Dispenza
Pride & Discipline: The legacy of Jack LaLanne
by Elaine LaLanne