How to Grow Old: Ancient Wisdom for the Second Half of Life

Wisdom for the wizened. This translation of the ancient Roman statesman, Cicero, offers practical guidance and addresses the deep fears of old age. Growing older doesn't have to mean losing everything you held dear in youth, and Cicero has been assuaging fears for thousands of years with this classic. How to Grow Old offers an insightful introduction and the original Latin on facing pages, for an accessible and contemporary overview of ancient wisdom.