301 Andrea Gilats: Making the Leap from Older to Old: Transformations, Truths, Pleasures, and Possibilities
- 301 Andrea Gilats: Making the Leap from Older to Old: Transformations, Truths, Pleasures, and Possibilities Gail Zelitzky and Catherine Marienau 38:11
Andrea Gilats—writer, educator, artist, Yoga instructor—believes that
“when one writes a memoir, one has to be oneself.” Andrea’s captivating new
memoir, Radical Endurance: Growing Old in an Age of Longevity,
reveals her journey of ‘discovery through the pitfalls and possibilities of
Aging.’ She reflects on dealing with prolonged Grief following the early death
of her husband, navigating serious chronic illnesses while living alone, and
learning to recreate her identity and sense of belonging after Retirement.
Now age 79, Andrea highlights the “singular pleasures of growing up again.”
With deeper self-knowing and well-earned Wisdom, “this time we can enjoy
it… My horizon is no longer longer than I can see—I have arrived!” Andrea
shares how she is now able to “live a life of peace, joy, and contentment.”
Connect with Andrea:
Email: agilats@gmail.com
Books by Andrea:
- Radical Endurance: Growing Old in an Age of Longevity (2024).
- After Effects: A Memoir of Complicated Grief (2021)
- Restoring Flexibility: A Gentle Yoga-based Practice in Increase Mobility at Any Age (2015)
