What does it mean to grow old? In this recent work, James Hillman guides us through the true meaning of an age too often dismissed as melancholy or pointless, too often measured against other seasons of life and found wanting.
The years of aging are instead precious ones. In them we may finally discover what we have long neglected or avoided: the strength of our character, our singular nature. They reveal who we truly are and what we truly long for — stripped of our deeds and the masks we wear. This book is a meditation, to be read slowly and with care, on a possible path: long, joyful, rich in both ethics and wisdom. It traces our journey toward understanding ourselves, and through that understanding, toward understanding others.
— Natalia Livi, 2001