The Stages of a Life

The Stages of a Life: Finding Meaning in the Years We Are Given is a beautifully illustrated reflection on the journey of a life-from the wonder and possibility of childhood to growing up, building a life, loving others, raising a family, experiencing change and loss, and discovering what gives life meaning in the years that remain.Each stage brings something different. Childhood is filled with discovery. The teenage years bring dreams of what life might become. Adulthood brings independence, relationships, family, responsibilities, and years that somehow begin to pass more quickly than we imagined. Then life changes again. Children grow up. Roles shift. People we love may be lost. The life that once felt so full can become quieter, leaving us to wonder what comes next.But our meaning and purpose do not end simply because one stage of life has ended.Through gentle words and evocative illustrations, Julie A. Corbett, Ph.D., invites readers to reflect on the life they have lived and the life that is still theirs to live. The Stages of a Life is a hopeful reminder that every stage matters-and that we can continue to fill our days with what matters most.A meaningful gift for parents, grandparents, spouses, friends, or anyone reflecting on aging, love, loss, purpose, and the passage of time, The Stages of a Life celebrates the ways our lives touch others and reminds us that every stage is part of a much larger story.