Happiness Is a Choice You Make: Lessons from a Year Among the Oldest Old

Focusing on the experiences of six individuals aged eighty-five and older, this book offers a profound exploration of aging and well-being. Award-winning journalist John Leland's encounters reveal a surprising lightness and contentment among the elderly, challenging common perceptions of loneliness and decline. Through their stories, he uncovers the richness of late life and the wisdom of these individuals. This collection serves as a thoughtful guide on how to enhance the quality of life, emphasizing the power of choice in pursuing happiness.