Old Wisdom

Today's parents are all but completely disconnected from the commonsense parenting wisdom of their parents and grandparents. The self-esteem parenting revolution has erased the practical insights gathered by generations of parents about the best way to raise kids. In this book, family psychologist John Rosemond seeks to recover this wisdom by resurrecting what parents of yesteryear tended to say.

This classic captures the endearing relationship between a man and his grandson as they fish and hunt the lakes and woods of North Carolina. All the while the Old Man acts as teacher and guide, passing on his wisdom and life experiences to the boy, who listens in rapt fascination.

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Little Hatred comes a stunning fantasy novel that finds the world in an unstoppable revolution where heroes have nothing left to lose as darkness and destruction overtake everything. Chaos. Fury. Destruction. The Great Change is upon us . . . Some...

Dr. Estés asks, “Did you know, you were born as the first, and the last and the best and the only one of your kind, and that eccentricity is the first sign of giftedness? These are two of the crone truths I have to offer you.” If you have any doubt, come join us at the fireside of the...

Bloomsbury presents Our Later Years by the Women of New Ground, read by Sahera Chohan with the Women of New Ground It’s time to stand up to ageist stereotypes. This is a book full of wisdom, tips and truths that will inspire anyone who wants their later years to be fulfilling and stress-free...

Some statements from the Book of Wisdom: "Wisdom is a spirit that is a friend of men and does not leave unpunished those who blaspheme with their lips" (Wis 1:6); "The life of the righteous is in the hands of God and no torment touches it" (Wis 3:1); "Wisdom is easily shown to those who love it and is found by those who seek it" (Wis 6:12). (Wis 3:1); "Wisdom is easily shown to those who love it and is found by those who seek it" (Wis 6:12); "You love all that exists and hate nothing that you have made. But you save all things, for all things are yours, Lord, friend of life" (Wis 11:24, 26)...

Worried that old age will inevitably mean losing your libido, your health, and possibly your marbles too? Well, Cicero has some good news for you. In How to Grow Old, the great Roman orator and statesman eloquently describes how you can make the second half of life the best part of all - and why you might discover that reading and gardening are actually far more pleasurable than sex ever was.

Toward a Meaningful Life is a spiritual road map for living, a timeless guide to personal growth based on the teachings of one of the foremost religious leaders of our time: Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Head of the Lubavitcher movement for forty-four years and recognized throughout the...

Conventional wisdom teaches that biblical and scientific teachings are incompatible; that each must exist at opposing ends of reality. This idea is preached from church pulpits and taught in learning institutions from the lowest to the highest levels, polarizing people worldwide. Yet, when looked at objectively and with a genuine desire to glean the truth, the two forms of knowledge are found to be not only compatible, but mutually supportive in deep and meaningful ways. Together, they reveal such realities as; The appearance of the universe from absolutely nothing; The great age, inner ...

Ever wonder how our grandparents fed families, stretched money, preserved food, fixed problems and stayed calm in hard times without apps, gadgets or next day delivery? It's that uncomfortable moment when the power flickers, prices rise, shelves look thinner, and you realize modern life has made many of us less capable than the generations before us. Most people think old-fashioned skills are outdated, but many of the forgotten habits our grandparents used every day can still help you save money, waste less, prepare better and live with more confidence. Welcome to "The Lost Skills of Our ...

"In a world where so many of us are craving a life of simplicity and meaning, Old-Fashioned on Purpose gives you the roadmap to rediscovering what really matters." —Hal Elrod, bestselling author of The Miracle Morning With a foreword from singer, songwriter, and New York Times bestselling...

“I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. As a lily among brambles, so is my love among maidens.” (Song of Solomon 2:1-2, C3rd-C2nd BCE) The Shekinah is the manifestation of the Wisdom Goddess of the Kabbalah,the Old Testament and Merkavah Mysticism. She encompasses the primordial light of creation, the wisdom of the serpent and the inspiration of the dove. She is the beauty of the lily and the embodiment of the Tree of Life. She is also the World soul, heavenly glory, mother of angels, inspiration for prophecy, and source of souls, as well as being the Shabbat Bride and the wife ...

Close to turning eighty, in the midst of a demographic winter, the millennial Ebenezer Espósito urgently needs to hire a prepaid nursing home. He doesn’t want just any nursing home... he wants the one with the best care, since he has no children to oversee his care. Fortunately, he has found the right place, where every detail will be taken into account. A short story of social satire about the problem faced by many communities that have entered the process of demographic winter.

Caring for an aging parent is one of the hardest seasons of life —and one of the most misunderstood. If you're caring for an aging parent, you may find yourself asking questions you never expected: Am I helping enough? Am I helping too much? Where does honoring my parent end and enabling begin? Can I set healthy boundaries and still honor God? If you've wrestled with the emotional exhaustion that often comes with supporting an elderly parent, you're not alone.

The Psalms are the most popular, most universally loved and used book in the Bible, which in turn is the most popular book in the world. They are hymns, songs, poems, and prayers, both formal (liturgical and communal) and informal (spontaneous, personal, and individual); and this gives them many layers of meaning rather than one, unlike theologies and creeds. The Psalms are literally inexhaustible, so a new book of reflections on them is always welcome. Especially a book by the beloved, widely read, best-selling author and philosopher, Peter Kreeft.

Over two decades ago, beloved and respected rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi felt an uneasiness. He was growing older, and fears about death and infirmity were haunting him. So he decided to embark on mission to get to the bottom of his fears. Through a series of events that included a vision quest in a secluded cabin and studying with Sufi masters, Buddhist teachers and Native-American shamans, Reb Zalman found a way to turn aging into the most meangful and joyous time in his life. In this inspiring and informative guide, Reb Zalman shares his wisdom and experience with listeners. 

Now in his seventies, poet and philosopher Mark Nepo explores the rhythms of aging in the second half of life. This program is read by the author. As the years go by, the question for each of us becomes more and more real: What does it mean to age? Despite the limitations that come as the body...

Praying the Psalms — Book 3 A 31-Day Devotional Journey Through Psalms 73–89 What do you pray when faith feels shaken? When promises seem delayed? When God appears silent? Praying the Psalms — Book 3 guides you through Psalms 73–89 in a 31-day devotional shaped by honest lament, covenant tension, and enduring hope. These powerful Lament Psalms confront the crisis of envy, national devastation, unanswered questions, and the apparent collapse of God’s promises—yet they lead us toward worship rooted in unshakable faith. Designed especially for those seeking psalms for Christian ...

This book is for you if you love your parents, grandparents, or other elderly people and genuinely want to help and care for them, but find yourself struggling with challenges such as: Your efforts to help them are not appreciated. They constantly complain or display a pessimistic attitude. They appear inflexible, stubborn, and unwilling to change. They struggle to learn even the basics of digital equipment. They fail to understand your point of view. They ignore health precautions prescribed by doctors. They engage in risky activities that could endanger their health. They sometimes treat ...

A touchingly honest, candidly hysterical memoir from breakout teen author Maya Van Wagenen Stuck at the bottom of the social ladder at “pretty much the lowest level of people at school who aren’t paid to be here,” Maya Van Wagenen decided to begin a unique social experiment: spend the...