- Publisher: How To Books
- Year: 2013
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 268pp
- Illustrated: No
- Dimensions: 233x153mm
- Condition: New
- Weight: 0.4kg
- ISBN: 9781845285128
- Product code: 507919
Out of the Woods
A Guide to Life for Men Beyond 50
Alan HeeksPostscript summary
The book offers wisdom from the unexpected, like a Wiltshire wood, football, Sufi mystics, car maintenance, and heroic myth.
Topics in the book include:
Change and renewal.
A fresh look at relationships.
Work, money - and fulfilment.
Tackling health issues.
Family Dynamics: ageing parents and lots more.
Last Chance Saloon: addictions, anger, depression, alternatives.
Dreams, dawns, dying, inspiration.
Giving and receiving: friends, groups, communities.
Sex: Yes you can!
Maturing organically: sustaining your happiness, giving back.
The book offers an easy, entertaining read to guide men through this new stage of life.It's also helpful for partners, family and friends who want to understand and support them.To handle new needs and challenges there are self test exercises, and further resource guides.
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