In this book Dr. Goldenthal presents the oldest years as a stage of life with special
challenges and opportunities. This time of life is the culmination of many previous life
stages when we have been confronted with important issues and choices. As an elderly
person herself, Dr. Goldenthal discusses the concerns people are likely to have in the
oldest years. She focuses on dealing as wisely as we can with these concerns and to
accept what we cannot change. When we have done this to the best of our ability, we are
then free to consider what gives us pleasure and what we value most in our lives.