A community of elders who meet daily and spontaneously at the seaside exemplify the idea of positive aging. Through their individual life narratives, This book explores the impact of routine, physical exercise, and social relationships on the well-being of these seniors, and portrays the safe environment fostered by their discourse and wisdom.

• Introduction


• Chapter 1: The setting: Field research in a seaside moveable community


• Chapter 2: Reserved seats: On routines and aging


• Chapter 3: Stopping time: The active life style of the elderly


• Chapter 4: Forging a community of equals


• Chapter 5: The discourse of the seaside community: Creating a bubble


• Chapter 6: Wisdom, aging and stories


• Chapter 7. Concluding reflections


• Appendix 1. Methodological comments


• Appendix 2. List of members of the community


• References

Amia Lieblich, a psychologist and a writer, was educated in Israel and received her PhD at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 1967. Among the pioneers of narrative research, her academic work explores different psychological aspects of Israeli society, including the effects of prolonged war and military service, gender issues, and the kibbutz. Currently she is the president of a college that specializes in training therapists using expressive arts.