Joyspan

The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half

By: Kerry Burnight Ph.D Ph.D

Narrated by: Kerry Burnight Ph.D Ph.D

From America’s Gerontologist, a practical guide that offers a radical and optimistic approach to longevity.

Dr. Kerry Burnight—known to her many followers as "Dr. Kerry"—is sparking a revolution to make older better. Fed up with the fear driven, anti-aging hysteria, hundreds of thousands of people turn to Dr. Kerry for her practical, effective and uplifting approach to navigating longevity—our parents' and our own.

In Joyspan, Dr. Kerry shares her popular philosophy and tools in a comprehensive resource that moves readers from fear to peaceful confidence. Dr. Kerry’s insights, along with those of her inspiring 95 year-old mother Betty, are based upon a profound truth: the key to good longevity isn’t the length of your life, it’s the quality of your life. Books that advance lifespan and “healthspan” don’t address the whole picture. Dr. Kerry introduces readers to the critical concept of “joyspan” based on the science of well-being, contentment, connection, meaning, growth, choice, and purpose.

Part manifesto, part how-to guide, Joyspan proves that internal strength is as critical as external fitness.Filled with both perspective-shifting strategies and troubleshooting for the specific challenges of aging—including caregiving, dementia, unexpected diagnoses, isolation, uncoupling via death or divorce, financial concerns, and more— this book is an essential resource for a generation looking for a better way to grow older—and to help our aging parents do the same.

A MUST READ based on peer-reviewed scientific studies and extensive professional experience

Dr. Kerry Burnight delivers expert insights on Joyspan, or how to thrive in later life by adding intentional joy to life span and health span despite inevitable challenges. The scientific rationale for the numerous examples and exercises is both fascinating and motivating.
J. Anastasiadis MA BS AAS

Fantastic guide to aging

A must read for those dealing with anxiety around aging, whether for themselves or aging parents/loved one. It’s a refreshing perspective on embracing getting older, rather than dreading it and fighting tooth and nail against an inevitable and natural part of life. Joy really is a choice we can make, and there are mountains of research (that this book clearly draws on) that show how making that choice has a profound PHYSIOLOGICAL impact on our bodies, especially as we get older. Thank you Dr. Kerry for this very important book!!

Positive listening

Uplifting, thought at times I got lost in my thoughts because of the smooth talking.

Kind of depressing

I had high hopes for this book, but it was kind of depressing to hear how aging just needs a positive mindset to be more joyful. Ironic. I wanted more practical tips for being happier in later life.

A much ballyhooed way to live life with more joy

I did not like this book Sam I am.

The only things worth while were in the first chapter. This should have been an article and not a book. Sadly, the author is as bad a narrator as she is a writer. This is fine if you want the ideas presented as a teacher would to a third grader. It is far too elementary for anyone who has even an AARP membership (sarcasm). Its ideas are elementary and its presentation is primary school.

If you want, read the first chapter and then save yourself time by moving on and being joyful.