--- product_id: 1919983 title: "The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully" price: "€ 27.46" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1919983-the-gift-of-years-growing-older-gracefully store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully **Price:** € 27.46 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully - **How much does it cost?** € 27.46 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1919983-the-gift-of-years-growing-older-gracefully) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully: 9781933346335: Chittister, Joan: Books Review: Aging gracefully!!!! - What a special book for yourself or as a gift !! Written so beautifully!! Review: A Gift for a Lifetime of Reading and Reflection - Earlier this year (2013), the Huffington Post reported on a conversation between Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama about God and Religion. Titled "God Is Not A Christian" the piece reflected wisdom seldom seen in the Roman Catholic Church that seems to be encumbered with discipline-oriented leaders who focus on orthodoxy, rules, regulations, and sex-related issues. How refreshing it was to come across the book, The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully, by a Catholic nun that exuded wisdom on just about all of its 222 pages. The nun, Sister Joan Chittister, OSB, is a past president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and is the founder of "Benetvision." The book is structured around 41 reflections, beginning each reflection with a well-chosen, tone-setting quotation and ending with succinct remarks related to the burdens and the blessings of the end years. Although aimed at the elderly (65 and beyond), based on more than 82 years of life experience, I believe the book is a gift for a whole lifetime of reading and reflection. Chittister teaches that the end years can be the best years of our life, perhaps the time when we learn what life is actually about. Barring debilitating illness, we have an unfettered opportunity to become the best we can be and so leave the world an incrementally better place for our having there. Because the book is so rich in insights, I found it quite difficult to put it down and take time to think deeply about each reflection -- necessitating a more thoughtful subsequent reading. It was well worth the time and then some. Finally, in its review of The Gift of Years, Publishers Weekly said that Chittister is: "well-known in Catholic circles for her willingness to take on anybody -- even the pope -- in defense of women's rights." Would that the Roman Catholic Church not only had bishops who exhibit her holiness, wisdom and charisma, but also bishops who are dedicated to the service of the People of God rather than to blind allegiance to the Vatican that lacks credibility and is presently burdened with a crisis of faith in its leadership. This book is to be savored by all who think about theirfaith, spiritual life, legacy and ultimate destination. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #17,999 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #80 in Aging (Books) #562 in Parenting & Relationships (Books) #1,563 in Self-Help (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,295) | | Dimensions | 5.4 x 0.9 x 8.3 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1933346337 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1933346335 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 240 pages | | Publication date | September 1, 2010 | | Publisher | BlueBridge | ## Images ![The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81WX7o34STL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Aging gracefully!!!! *by R***G on January 15, 2026* What a special book for yourself or as a gift !! Written so beautifully!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Gift for a Lifetime of Reading and Reflection *by F***T on January 16, 2013* Earlier this year (2013), the Huffington Post reported on a conversation between Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama about God and Religion. Titled "God Is Not A Christian" the piece reflected wisdom seldom seen in the Roman Catholic Church that seems to be encumbered with discipline-oriented leaders who focus on orthodoxy, rules, regulations, and sex-related issues. How refreshing it was to come across the book, The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully, by a Catholic nun that exuded wisdom on just about all of its 222 pages. The nun, Sister Joan Chittister, OSB, is a past president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and is the founder of "Benetvision." The book is structured around 41 reflections, beginning each reflection with a well-chosen, tone-setting quotation and ending with succinct remarks related to the burdens and the blessings of the end years. Although aimed at the elderly (65 and beyond), based on more than 82 years of life experience, I believe the book is a gift for a whole lifetime of reading and reflection. Chittister teaches that the end years can be the best years of our life, perhaps the time when we learn what life is actually about. Barring debilitating illness, we have an unfettered opportunity to become the best we can be and so leave the world an incrementally better place for our having there. Because the book is so rich in insights, I found it quite difficult to put it down and take time to think deeply about each reflection -- necessitating a more thoughtful subsequent reading. It was well worth the time and then some. Finally, in its review of The Gift of Years, Publishers Weekly said that Chittister is: "well-known in Catholic circles for her willingness to take on anybody -- even the pope -- in defense of women's rights." Would that the Roman Catholic Church not only had bishops who exhibit her holiness, wisdom and charisma, but also bishops who are dedicated to the service of the People of God rather than to blind allegiance to the Vatican that lacks credibility and is presently burdened with a crisis of faith in its leadership. This book is to be savored by all who think about theirfaith, spiritual life, legacy and ultimate destination. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must Read for those over 60! *by A***R on July 30, 2025* Whether retired or worrying about retiring because you don’t know what you’ll do with it, this book is a must read whether 60 or 80! I worked since I was 14 years old, save for 5-6 years. I felt so much satisfaction and pride in what I did and how I truly had a careers that always ultimately served people. Friendships were born and left behind while working. I engaged in activities with my kids schools, but other than that there was not much time for hobbies or activities to develop while I worked. After my divorce, I retreated from the world and live by myself now. Forever grateful to my lifelong best friends and my kids for their support, I am still alone. After Covid my mind and body fully understood it was time to retire. But I faced the future not fully comprehending what lie in store. Having been retired now since October 1, 2022 I’ve passed the “newness” feeling like I’m on an extended vacation stage, to the “What now?” stage and frankly it’s been daunting. This book was recommended to me and it has so changed my perspective that I’m truly excited for this new season of life. In Ecclesiastes 3 Solomon writes about the seasons of life and The Byrds Turn, Turn, Turn song is based upon these truths. This is a new season and it’s time to embrace it. This new season holds so much life in store, this book has shown me this and so much more. Trust me, if you’re in this stage or approaching it this book is for you. Here’s to truly appreciating the gift of this season. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully - The Time Is Now: A Call to Uncommon Courage - The Friendship of Women: The Hidden Tradition of the Bible --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1919983-the-gift-of-years-growing-older-gracefully](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1919983-the-gift-of-years-growing-older-gracefully) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*