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September
Signals More Than Summer's End
To
most of us, September heralds
the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year. In the
lives of adults, September also represents the hallmark of maturity,
says author Charles D. Hayes. Accordingly, September is
the date set for publication of his new book,
The Rapture of Maturity: A Legacy of
Lifelong Learning.
"The
September of life is all about perspective," writes Hayes. "The
possibility of sifting wisdom from our lived experience is now
available to us, if we're willing to accept the challenge and make a
commitment to independent learning and thoughtful reflection." Now
is the time to begin.
The true
rewards of later life, Hayes points out, consist of intellectual and
spiritual pleasures that arise from:
- Rekindling your interest in learning about
yourself and the world
- Connecting with younger generations to pass
on your experience and enthusiasm for authentic living
- Resolving to make some contribution to
global harmony and the future of humanity
Seniors
adopting these objectives will put life into perspective, enlarge
their worldview and remain mentally vibrant, says Hayes. In this
context, "rapture" refers to sheer intellectual joy at being alive
and the rewards of living authentically, striving to better
understand the world, and accepting responsibility for posterity. In
a chapter titled "September University," Hayes asserts, "It's
possible to leave a vapor trail of your own interests so visible and
powerful that anyone who comes near is caught up in the wake."
 The Rapture of Maturity: A
Legacy of Lifelong Learning
By Charles D. Hayes
Autodidactic Press, $21.95, Hardcover, 224 pages,
Dist. Ingram Book Company
ISBN: 0-9621979-4-7, Publication date: September 1, 2004
The
Rapture of Maturity provides young and old with a roadmap
for developing a heightened awareness of life's mental treasures and
a new and profound understanding of the mysteries of human existence.
Hayes, a self-taught philosopher, has been
writing about the value of self-education for nearly two decades. As
one of America's leading voices for lifelong learning, he has been
featured in USA Today, in the UTNE Reader, and on NPR's
"Talk of the Nation." His previous books include the award-winning
Beyond the American Dream, as well as Training Yourself,
Proving You're Qualified, and Self-University. His recent
novel, Portals in a Northern Sky, has inspired readers across
the country to read or reread classic literature. He was a
contributing writer for Creating Learning Communities,
published by The Foundation for Educational Renewal.
Review
copies and author interview arrangements are available on request.
Contact: Nancy Frey at 907-376-2932 or
nancy@autodidactic.com.
Autodidactic
Press, PO Box 872749, Wasilla, AK 99687, SAN 200-3058,
www.autodidactic.com,
info@autodidactic.com.
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