The Wonder and Happiness of Being Old: Offerings of Hope, Joy, and New Ways to Perceive Aging Jack Teagle and thoughtfully designed works of

and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle-grade and young adult readers

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An Amazon Best Book of 2023 • A Kirkus Best YA and Teen Book of 2023 • A Powell's Best Book of 2023

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The Wonder and Happiness of Being Old: Offerings of Hope, Joy, and New Ways to Perceive Aging Jack Teagle and thoughtfully designed works ofThe 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,