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What Remains in the End - Reflection on Aging

As we all live longer, aging becomes a distinct phase of life. Those who embrace it, who do not suppress the inevitable losses it brings, can gain much. Suddenly, thoughts of people and things that once seemed insignificant come to the forefront. What once appeared essential becomes unimportant. Albert von Schirnding's poetically reflective book confronts aging with an unfiltered perspective, achieving a profound sense of tranquility as a result.

How can the passage of time be transcended through its shaping? What happens internally when life becomes increasingly uniform on the outside? Which long-held certainties remain, and which suddenly become disordered? How does one relate to the spirit of the times after having lived through so many eras? Albert von Schirnding reflects on beloved books that have accompanied him through the years, on the music of his life, on people and encounters, on moments of failure and salvation. He attentively navigates the landscape of aging, finding both shadows and brilliance within it.

About what truly matters at the end of life. A kaleidoscope of thoughts on the light and shadow of aging. Sincere, serene, and comforting.