You'll Never Be Younger: A Good News Spirituality for Those Over 60

by William J. O'Malley

""It's paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn't appeal to anyone."" --Andy RooneyThe purpose of this treasure map to living with enthusiasm in your later years is to realize what the ageless beauty Sophia Loren long ago discovered: "There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind--your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age."Readers who have lived and who love books will find insight, wit, and realistic optimism in this book written by one who's been there, done that, and knows.

208 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2015

About the author

William J. O’Malley, S.J., is a legendary high school teacher who began his career as a Latin and English teacher at Brooklyn Prep in 1957 and who taught English and theology at Fordham Prep in the Bronx for twenty-five years. He has also been an adjunct assistant professor of theology at Fordham University and has taught at several other universities around the country. In 1990 he was awarded the F. Sadlier Dinger Award for outstanding contributions to religious education in America. O’Malley has authored forty books, hundreds of articles, produced several videos, and written and directed over one hundred plays and musicals in his distinguished career.

Reviews

[virginia m caple · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author puts into wonderful words what I believe and could never express. He is such a wise man!

I wish all cradle Catholics would read this. His stories are entertaining and teach wonderful lessons. He exemplifies the value of age.

[Jonathan Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written by a Roman Catholic Jesuit priest, who in his eighties. In it he is calling on aging Catholics to look at their remaining years with hope and joy. To seek out not God the Judge, but God the Creator, the Father, the Healer, the Comforter. Father O’Malley asks that to treat life, with all the joys and sorrows, as gift, as an adventure, that will not end with death. Definitely a book I will be re-reading.

[Phil · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a student lucky enough to encounter him in 1972, he introduced "Meeting the Living God". I sense Fr. O'Malley brings us full circle with 'You'll Never Be Younger'. He taught me then, he teaches me know. How do you thank a man for a lifetime of learning and serving as a spiritual guide? How do I thank you Bill O'Malley. If you read him before, or not, read this guide to aging and renewing spirituality.