Dr. Karl A. Pillemer Reveals the Wisdom & Insights of Older Americans

The New York Society for Ethical Culture, 64th Street at Central Park West (2 West 64th Street New York City, NY 10023)

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America is on the verge of losing yet another natural resource: our elders. In about ten years, three-quarters of America's current oldest generation will be gone. These experts will take with them valuable lessons learned about living through illness, failure, poverty, loss and danger, as well as basic lessons learned about work, love, parenting and growing old. Dr. Karl A. Pillemer, a gerontologist and professor of human development at Cornell University, decided to seek advice on how to live from the people he works with all the time -- those ages 70 and over. Having spent five years interviewing some 1,500 elderly Americans, Pillemer was startled by their candor, their insights, and their wisdom. He then summarized their thoughts in a book titled 30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans. During this evening of conversation, Dr. Pillemer shares what he learned from the elders on marriage, career, parenting, aging, regrets, happiness, success, resilience, fear and tolerance. The conversation will be followed by a Q&A and book signing.

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Get a sneak peak at what Dr. Pillemer will be speaking about from a recent PBS News Hour interview.

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"My grandmother would strongly agree with much of the collected wisdom, particularly the adage that happiness is a choice and that a practice of gratitude is intrinsic to being happy. I can't wait to read the book!" —Chelsea Clinton

Karl A. Pillemer, Ph.D. is a professor of Human Development at Cornell University and Professor of Gerontology at the Weill Cornell Medical College. An internationally renowned gerontologist, his research examines how people develop and change throughout their lives. He has authored five books and over 100 scientific publications, and speaks throughout the world on aging-related issues.

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