{"product_id":"years-of-ripening-reflections-on-aging-in-the-later-years-paperback","title":"Years of Ripening: Reflections on Aging in the Later Years - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoyce Rupp\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Years of Ripening \u003c\/i\u003efocuses on personal transformation, the wonder and goodness of our hidden self, how the qualities of our personhood have been expressed, and in what ways we can claim ever more of the truest reality of our inner being.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs old age takes place, our physical being naturally weakens and wrinkles. At the same time, our non-physical being smooths out with a peaceful satisfaction. The tight ridges of past failures recede and dark illusions fade as we increasingly trust our life to be a harmonious song rooted in love. This encourages us to shed our self-willed, false control until we become freed from what binds our spirit. We let go of who we imagined ourself to be and grow in a transparency that reveals our seasoned-with-love self.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll is not ended with our final departure. We leave behind the beauty and bounty that resided within our aged selves. Like a ripened melon on the vine, so the matured fruit of our loving heart and weathered wisdom leaves a beneficial legacy to nurture a future generation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUS$18.00\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRELIGION \/ Meditations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRELIGION \/ Spirituality \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRELIGION \/ Christian Living \/ Personal Growth\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOYCE RUPP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE YEARS OF RIPENING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eReflections on Aging in the Later Years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN: 978-1-62698-638-1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eORBIS BOOKS\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCover design: Melissa Romano\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoyce Rupp\u003c\/b\u003e is well known for her work as a writer, international retreat leader, and conference speaker. She is the author of numerous bestselling books, including \u003ci\u003ePraying Our Goodbyes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOpen the Door\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFragments of Your Ancient Name\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eHer Orbis books include \u003ci\u003ePrayer, Walk in a Relaxed Manner, The Cosmic Dance, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eVessels of Love: Prayers and Poems for the Later Years of Life. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 8.14 x 5.48 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 15, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966585995565,"sku":"9781626986381","price":19.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/47zpyhyBbi9781626986381.webp?v=1775534697","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/years-of-ripening-reflections-on-aging-in-the-later-years-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}