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    From Working to Wisdom: The Adventures and Dreams of Older Americans
    From Working to Wisdom: The Adventures and Dreams of Older Americans
    From Working to Wisdom: The Adventures and Dreams of Older Americans
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    From Working to Wisdom: The Adventures and Dreams of Older Americans

    By Brendan Hare

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    For much of our lives we ask: Can we find meaning and happiness in work? When it comes to retirement we ask: Can we find meaning and happiness in retirement?

    The author asked older Americans to discuss their feelings, fears, and hopes. He spoke with a remarkable group, which included a big-city Mayor, an adventurer, a missionary, a Marine Corps ge
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJoppa Flats Publishing
    Release dateJan 22, 2015
    ISBN9780996003414
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