This is an edition about joy and love: Love for oneself, for life, and for the fact that we are still here to tell our stories.

“Reading Sophy Burnham means admiring her etymology, her education, her wisdom, and her courage.” – Julia Cameron, bestselling author of The Artist's Way.

The Wonder and Joy of Being Old is a timeless inner quest about aging, love, memories, regret and reunion, forgiveness, and beneath it all, the quiet wisdom that comes from the perspective of the years lived.

What began as a unique letter to a younger family member on the brink of their 60th birthday asking the ancient question “What is it like to be old?” soon turned into a whole year of countless reflections, admiration, and curiosity about a life truly lived.

From these reflective thoughts, New York Times bestselling author Sophy Burnham developed this brief collection of narrative letters offering readers of all ages hope and happiness, as well as new ways of perceiving our later years.

Whether you are at the doorstep of your 40s, 60s, 70s, or 90s, Sophy Burnham welcomes you with an open hand and an understanding, warm gesture.

Pages: 256, Dimensions: 14.4x14.4cm