--- product_id: 25806861 title: "How to Grow Old: Ancient Wisdom for the Second Half of Life (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers)" price: "£15.73" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/25806861-how-to-grow-old-ancient-wisdom-for-the-second-half store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # How to Grow Old: Ancient Wisdom for the Second Half of Life (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers) **Price:** £15.73 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** How to Grow Old: Ancient Wisdom for the Second Half of Life (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers) - **How much does it cost?** £15.73 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/25806861-how-to-grow-old-ancient-wisdom-for-the-second-half) ## 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 Timeless wisdom on growing old gracefully from one of ancient Rome's greatest philosophers Worried that old age will inevitably mean losing your libido, your health, and possibly your marbles too? Well, Cicero has some good news for you. In How to Grow Old , the great Roman orator and statesman eloquently describes how you can make the second half of life the best part of all―and why you might discover that reading and gardening are actually far more pleasurable than sex ever was. Filled with timeless wisdom and practical guidance, Cicero's brief, charming classic―written in 44 BC and originally titled On Old Age ―has delighted and inspired readers, from Saint Augustine to Thomas Jefferson, for more than two thousand years. Presented here in a lively new translation with an informative new introduction and the original Latin on facing pages, the book directly addresses the greatest fears of growing older and persuasively argues why these worries are greatly exaggerated―or altogether mistaken. Montaigne said Cicero's book "gives one an appetite for growing old." The American founding father John Adams read it repeatedly in his later years. And today its lessons are more relevant than ever in a world obsessed with the futile pursuit of youth. Review: Lucid read on approaching old age - I loved the simple, clear writing, and the wonderful insights Cicero provides on approaching old age. It is a relative short book, which can be read in one sitting and gives the experience of being in conversation with the narrator. There are no complex philosophical arguments and leaks of faith. Cicero calls out the things about aging that cause dread among people and deftly shows us that there is no need to worry or to be anxious. Instead he highlights the many joys of one’s late years that are not available when you are young. The translation is highly relatable and the production is excellent. I liked the fact that I didn’t have to squint to read! Make yourself a cup of coffee, find a comfortable chair, and enjoy! Review: Fascinating! Wonderful Life Lessons! - Like everything old is new again, so does the lessons and wisdom revealed in this writing. In today’s world, much of this past wisdom is sought via other measures, yet like gems in the earth, are there for discovery again. If you are getting old, I highly recommend reading this for the proper perspective and perhaps a few revelations about your life and the remainder. Great read! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #66,718 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #59 in Social Philosophy #121 in Ancient Greek & Roman Philosophy #1,681 in Personal Transformation Self-Help | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 425 Reviews | ## Images ![How to Grow Old: Ancient Wisdom for the Second Half of Life (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61bMBcnICAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lucid read on approaching old age *by A***H on May 31, 2024* I loved the simple, clear writing, and the wonderful insights Cicero provides on approaching old age. It is a relative short book, which can be read in one sitting and gives the experience of being in conversation with the narrator. There are no complex philosophical arguments and leaks of faith. Cicero calls out the things about aging that cause dread among people and deftly shows us that there is no need to worry or to be anxious. Instead he highlights the many joys of one’s late years that are not available when you are young. The translation is highly relatable and the production is excellent. I liked the fact that I didn’t have to squint to read! Make yourself a cup of coffee, find a comfortable chair, and enjoy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating! Wonderful Life Lessons! *by K***E on January 16, 2023* Like everything old is new again, so does the lessons and wisdom revealed in this writing. In today’s world, much of this past wisdom is sought via other measures, yet like gems in the earth, are there for discovery again. If you are getting old, I highly recommend reading this for the proper perspective and perhaps a few revelations about your life and the remainder. Great read! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useful peek into ancient wisdom *by J***S on January 31, 2019* I loved reading this book; its observations have aged gracefully. It underscores the fact that 2000 years ago, if you survived childhood, you had a very decent chance of living to a very old age. Today we have a disease/medicine industrial complex that enslaves us with fear, but it seem to be little different from the witch doctors of 2000 years ago. But things have changed also. The loss of sexual performance that Cicero lauds (but its OK to watch) has been totally reversed by the advent of Viagra. What would have the Romans done with Viagra one can only faintly imagine... Another immortal gem is that living close to nature and growing food are a perpetual source of living for the aging souls lucky enough to have their own land to grow them. In all, an entertaining quick read that provides a 2000 year perspective. 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