--- product_id: 4103198 title: "The Art of Aging: A Doctor's Prescription for Well-Being" price: "¥6567" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4103198-the-art-of-aging-a-doctors-prescription-for-well-being store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The Art of Aging: A Doctor's Prescription for Well-Being **Price:** ¥6567 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Art of Aging: A Doctor's Prescription for Well-Being - **How much does it cost?** ¥6567 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4103198-the-art-of-aging-a-doctors-prescription-for-well-being) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In his landmark book How We Die , Sherwin B. Nuland profoundly altered our perception of the end of life. Now in The Art of Aging , Dr. Nuland steps back to explore the impact of aging on our minds and bodies, strivings and relationships. Melding a scientist’s passion for truth with a humanist’s understanding of the heart and soul, Nuland has created a wise, frank, and inspiring book about the ultimate stage of life’s journey. The onset of aging can be so gradual that we are often surprised to find that one day it is fully upon us. The changes to the senses, appearance, reflexes, physical endurance, and sexual appetites are undeniable–and rarely welcome–and yet, as Nuland shows, getting older has its surprising blessings. Age concentrates not only the mind, but the body’s energies, leading many to new sources of creativity, perception, and spiritual intensity. Growing old, Nuland teaches us, is not a disease but an art–and for those who practice it well, it can bring extraordinary rewards. “I’m taking the journey even while I describe it,” writes Nuland, now in his mid-seventies and a veteran of nearly four decades of medical practice. Drawing on his own life and work, as well as the lives of friends both famous and not, Nuland portrays the astonishing variability of the aging experience. Faith and inner strength, the deepening of personal relationships, the realization that career does not define identity, the acceptance that some goals will remain unaccomplished–these are among the secrets of those who age well. Will scientists one day fulfill the dream of eternal youth? Nuland examines the latest research into extending life and the scientists who are pursuing it. But ultimately, what compels him most is what happens to the mind and spirit as life reaches its culminating decades. Reflecting the wisdom of a long lifetime, The Art of Aging is a work of luminous insight, unflinching candor, and profound compassion. Review: Insightful and encouraging - I first encountered this book as an audio book through my local library. I was so intrigued with parts of it after listening that I purchased a used copy through desertcart. Perhaps it is a little wordy at times, as other reviewers have noted, but you get the sense of man with a great vocabulary, a brilliant mind, and a certain style of writing that shines with a genuine caring for people. In my opinion, chapter six alone is worth the price of the book. Through a series of letters written to an older widow, the author addresses the topic of depression and aging in a way that is tender, thoughtful and incredibly respectful of this woman's point of view. If you are a person facing the changes associated with aging yourself, or know of a friend or family member who may be having difficulty with some of the issues we will all face sooner or later, I highly recommend this book as a guide in shaping a realistic, yet positive outlook on the aging process. Review: Reflecting on aging - I suppose all important things in life benefit from reflection, including aging. This book does a good job with erudite philosophical reflection. It uses a story-line approach to illustrate points, which most people appreciate, but which I find a bit annoying. But the price of purchase and the time invested in reading is paid back by one single chapter alone: the one on Aubrey de Grey, who is taking an engineer's approach to removing all causes of death, thereby extending mortality theoretically to infinity (seriously!) The author does not condone this, but the discussion is fascinating. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #341,212 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #76 in Gerontology Social Sciences #1,237 in Aging (Books) #23,501 in Self-Help (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 228 Reviews | ## Images ![The Art of Aging: A Doctor's Prescription for Well-Being - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TRI-moHTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Insightful and encouraging *by A***R on April 27, 2010* I first encountered this book as an audio book through my local library. I was so intrigued with parts of it after listening that I purchased a used copy through Amazon. Perhaps it is a little wordy at times, as other reviewers have noted, but you get the sense of man with a great vocabulary, a brilliant mind, and a certain style of writing that shines with a genuine caring for people. In my opinion, chapter six alone is worth the price of the book. Through a series of letters written to an older widow, the author addresses the topic of depression and aging in a way that is tender, thoughtful and incredibly respectful of this woman's point of view. If you are a person facing the changes associated with aging yourself, or know of a friend or family member who may be having difficulty with some of the issues we will all face sooner or later, I highly recommend this book as a guide in shaping a realistic, yet positive outlook on the aging process. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reflecting on aging *by B***R on March 26, 2007* I suppose all important things in life benefit from reflection, including aging. This book does a good job with erudite philosophical reflection. It uses a story-line approach to illustrate points, which most people appreciate, but which I find a bit annoying. But the price of purchase and the time invested in reading is paid back by one single chapter alone: the one on Aubrey de Grey, who is taking an engineer's approach to removing all causes of death, thereby extending mortality theoretically to infinity (seriously!) The author does not condone this, but the discussion is fascinating. ### ⭐⭐⭐ OK, heavy on anecdotes, little specific guidelines *by H***R on November 4, 2014* A nicely written and compassionate book by a doctor in his 70"s, however very heavy on anecdotal stories which I did not find particularly helpful. I was hoping for something a little more specific in terms of how to cope with getting older. Knowing that other people have breezed through it is not particularly helpful, though it can be inspiring. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4103198-the-art-of-aging-a-doctors-prescription-for-well-being](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4103198-the-art-of-aging-a-doctors-prescription-for-well-being) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-26*