"A dynamic and inspiring exploration of the new science that is redrawing the future for people in their forties, fifties, and sixties for the better--and for good. Drawing from emerging information in neurology, psychology, biology, genetics, and sociology--as well as her own story of midlife transformation--Hagerty redraws the map for people in midlife and plots a new course forward in understanding our health, our relationships, even our futures."-- Provided by publisher.

An ending, and a beginning -- Please don't have a midlife crisis -- Can a midlife brain remember new tricks? -- The shifting sands of friendship -- It's the thought that counts -- The desert or oasis of midlife marriage -- Finding a little purpose -- When bad stuff happens -- Giving it away -- The meaning of work -- Epilogue -- Afterword: Sixteen suggestions for midlife.