39 pages 1 hour read

Arthur C. Brooks

From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2022

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Before You Read

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From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks explores how individuals can find success, happiness, and deep purpose in the latter half of life by shifting from work-based accomplishments to leveraging accumulated wisdom and fostering meaningful relationships and spirituality. Brooks outlines strategies to embrace this "second curve" of life, emphasizing the necessity of love for people over material things. The narrative includes discussions on the fear of decline and the impact of envisioning one's own death.

Reviews & Readership

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Arthur C. Brooks's From Strength to Strength has received a mix of praise and criticism. Readers appreciate its insightful exploration of personal growth, particularly the transition from professional success to meaningful life stages. However, some critique its repetitive points and overly prescriptive advice, suggesting the book may not offer much new to seasoned self-help readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read From Strength to Strength?

A reader who would enjoy From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks is likely interested in personal development, fulfillment, and overcoming life's transitions. Comparable to readers of The Second Mountain by David Brooks and Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, they seek wisdom on sustaining happiness and purpose.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Self Help

Psychology

Philosophy

Topics

Psychology

Health / Medicine

Philosophy

Themes

Self Discovery

Life/Time: Aging