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9781487524470: Things That Matter: Special Objects in Our Stories As We Age
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ISBN 10 : 1487524471 ISBN 13 : 9781487524470
Editeur : University of Toronto Press, 2023

Synopsis

Many of us have particular things in our lives – photographs, paintings, old letters, books, furniture, jewellery, or clothing – that hold special meaning for us. Often, they correspond to pivotal memories and can be central to our sense of self and our life narratives, all the more so as we age. Things that Matter sheds important light on the intricate intertwining of mementos with stories – and vice versa – in most people’s lives. The book explores the significance of cherished objects within the life stories of nine participants in a qualitative study of the links between reminiscence and resilience in later life. The researchers who conducted the study represent a variety of fields, from gerontology to social work to ministry, and from nursing to literature to education. The book details how these stories can be fraught with a wide range of insights and questions from the memories that get stirred up as people embark on the process of "life review" prompted by the challenges and changes of aging. Shedding light on the complex emotional, psychological, and spiritual findings of the study, Things that Matter ultimately reveals the intricacy of personal narrative and the incredible ways in which things and stories are interwoven in our lives over time.

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À propos de l'auteur

William L. Randall is a retired professor of gerontology at St. Thomas University.
<br /><br />Matte Robinson is an associate professor and chair of English at St. Thomas University.

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Éditeur
University of Toronto Press
Date d'édition
2023
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1487524471
ISBN 13 
9781487524470
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
360
Éditeur
Randall William L., Robinson Matte
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Mare Nostrum Group B.V.
gpsr@mare-nostrum.co.uk

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