Book is like new except for previous owners name is written on inside second page therefore this book is listed in Very Good Condition other that Like New Condition. Very clean and tight book with no rips or markings other than the signature mentioned. A Christian self-help and spiritual growth book, published as a paperback in 2004 by Upper Room Books. Written by gerontologist and professor Jane Marie Thibault, the book addresses the unique emotional and spiritual crises faced by older adults, such as feelings of abandonment, loss of purpose, and fear of death. Each chapter presents a common fear about aging and counters it with a specific promise from the Gospel, offering assurance of God's constant love, lifelong purpose, and abundant life. The book is an ideal resource for personal reflection, featuring questions for discussion at the end of each chapter, and is also designed for use in small group studies or by caregivers, pastors, and family members of the elderly