Unfinished Wisdom

I’ve spent much of my life studying, teaching, and writing about aging — but this book isn’t a textbook. It’s not a self-help manual either.

It’s part reflection, part storytelling, and part soul-whisper.

Who Knew Aging Was a Plot Twist? explores the quiet revelations, ridiculous moments, spiritual shifts, and unexpected turns that shape our second (or third, or fourth) act. It’s about the strange middle space where we realize we’re not who we used to be — but we’re not done becoming, either.

You’ll find:

• 59 short reflections on identity, grief, caregiving, body changes, love, loss, and hope
• Research-backed insight woven gently into personal narrative
• Gentle humor, historical nods, and a bit of spiritual mischief
• Questions that help you name what matters and reconnect with your own inner wisdom

This book is a companion, not a lecture or a deep, heady research tome. No one wants that. Instead, it’s something to sit with on quiet mornings, in waiting rooms, or at the edge of something new. It’s a piece of my heart, from me to you.

📝 The Companion Workbook

The Plot Twist Workbook was created for those who want to take the next step — to write, reflect, explore, and make meaning from their own stories.

It includes:

• Guided journaling prompts tied to each chapter
• Reflection pages for personal growth or group discussion
• Creative exercises for reframing aging, loss, and reinvention
• Optional “wildcards” — unexpected prompts to shake things up and reveal what’s underneath the surface

Whether you’re using the workbook alone, with a trusted friend, or as part of a small group, it’s designed to help you slow down, go inward, and discover what’s still unfinished — in the best possible way.

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