The Creative Age: Awakening Human Potential in the Second Half of Life

This wonderful book by the founder of the Washington,D.C., Center on Aging is a terrific resource in uncovering the creative potential of everyone over the tender age of 50. The author's own experiences in working with and interviewing older people adds a sincere insight into the creative workings and abilities of this group. He intersperses research studies with concrete examples of those who use and maintain their creativity into their 80s, 90s and beyond.Interesting sidebar references highlight many known individuals throughout human history who used their creativity well past the age of 50.A must read for anyone who thinks they are too "old" to try something new.

Dr Cohen underscores the human necessity for creativity throughout life. This is an easy read with hidden pearls of wisdom. It is a must read for anyone who mistakenly believes creativity belongs to the chronologically young.

It was fascinating and so full of vital information. Also, it was a very positive and uplifting book to realize that even when you get a little older, you still can be very creative! I have recommended it to many of my friends. I also like the attitude of the author, and I thank him for writing this book and his earlier book...we're lucky to have authors like him.

An excellent, don't-live-without-it book. A compendium of valuable information that every gracefully-aging persons like myself should have because it makes aging more understandable and graceful. Detailed and highly relevant.

This is an important statement by a pioneer in the field. Well written and , well argued. I found it very helpful.

excellent

An exceptional and inspiring book.

Well written and strong support of positive aging. Opens minds to greater understanding of importance of creativity as we age.