Sophy Burnham for The Wonder and Happiness of Being Old

The Wonder and Happiness of Being Old is a timeless introspection on age, love, passion, memories, regret and reconciliation, death, forgiveness, and underneath it all, the silent wisdom that derives from how differently we perceive our lives and struggles from the broader, higher perspective of years.

What began as a singular letter in response to a younger family member standing on the precipice of her 60th birthday and asking the age-old question, “What’s it like to be old?,” soon turned into one full year of unsent reflections, wonderment, and curiosity of a life truly lived. Out of these reflections, bestselling author Sophy Burnham developed this short, story-telling collection of unsent letters that offer readers of all ages hope and joy and new ways to perceive the process of aging.

A kind and thoughtful read, The Wonder and Happiness of Being Old is the perfect companion piece for life that you can return to time and time again to join Burnham as she reflects on her own desires and experience with age and growth and living fully. Whether you’re at the doorstep of 40, 60, 70, or 90, she welcomes you in with an outstretched hand and a knowing nod of understanding and warmth.

In the end, this book is about being old. It’s also about joy. And most importantly, it’s about love: Love of self, of life, and of still being here to tell your stories.

Sophy Burnham is the author of 16 books—including three New York Times (and many other) bestsellers. Her works have been translated into 26 languages. She has written nonfiction, novels, short stories, poetry, award winning plays, documentary films, and children’s novels, radio plays, and hundreds of articles and essays, many syndicated around the world.

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