Short description
A study of the aging process argues that even the debilitating changes associated with aging become meaningful as they serve to promote the fulfillment and confirmation of one's unique character.
Review
" Marvelous . . . For a book about longevity, The Force of Character is just about perfect, not only for the wisdom of its content but also for its tone and pace."
--San Francisco Chronicle
" This is a book that will comfort someone afraid of getting old. Its gentle messages shine through."
--Los Angeles Times
" Provocative . . . Hillman breathes new life into a venerable concept, and in so doing helps us to rediscover the soulful possibilities of aging."
--Publishers Weekly