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This book is for all of those who yearn for 'something more' in their life, in their relationship with God. That something more, the author contends, is the gift of an intimate relationship with God. This gift may be receivedat any time in life, but the older person is best suited to fully enter into this relationship. Dr. Thibault explores the topics of vocation in later life, discontent, awareness, greed, the inner work required to fully receive the gift, and the radical freedom that age can bring. Throughout, she introduces the reader to fascinating older persons who have accepted the gift that God offers in later life and the empowerment they have experienced in this new relationship. 'This book deals with the inner work which I believe is the spiritual life task of the mature adult,' the author says. 'There is nothing new in these pages, except my unwavering belief that those who are privileged to be experiencing late life have the challenge and opportunity to embark on a new vocation. That vocation is the call, the invitation, the experience, the union of an ever-deepening love affair with God in this life. I am convinced that God has saved the best for last.
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