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Two older adults embracing in a hug crying tears of joy. Next Avenue, Bittersweet, susan cain

Understanding the Beauty of the Bittersweet

Susan Cain, author of the bestseller 'Bittersweet,' says instead of avoiding sorrow, we should see it as an opportunity to connect with others
May 4, 2022
A black and white photo of two children and an older adult sitting on a stoop. Next Avenue, The First Kennedys

The Overlooked First Generation of the Kennedy Family

The life of Bridget Kennedy, JFK's great-grandmother, inspired author Neal Thompson to learn more about his own Irish immigrant grandmother, also named Bridget
April 13, 2022
An older adult looking at his dog while sitting in a forest. Next Avenue, Frank Bruni, The Beauty of Dusk

Frank Bruni Sees Illumination in the Fading Light

In his new book, ‘The Beauty of Dusk,’ the journalist navigates compromised vision and stares at possible blindness
March 4, 2022
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A photo collage of three women Excerpted from Collective Wisdom by Grace Bonney (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2021. Photographs by Natalie Chitwood and Caroline Ingraham Lee.. Next Avenue, Women collective wisdom

In This New Book, Women Share Their Collective Wisdom About Aging

Insightful questions evoke inspiring truths about aging in ‘Collective Wisdom: Lessons, Inspiration and Advice from Women over 50’
December 8, 2021
Next Avenue, Karen Grassle, Little House on the Prairie

‘Bright Lights, Prairie Dust’ Reveals More to Karen Grassle Than 'Little House on the Prairie'

In a new memoir, the actor who played 'Ma Ingalls' tells of her struggles with mental illness and alcoholism, her love for theater and her experience with #MeToo
November 30, 2021
Side-by-side photos of Paul McCartney and Billie Jean King. Celebrity memoirs, Next Avenue

Tis the Season for Celebrity Memoirs

The life stories of Paul McCartney, Billie Jean King, Billy Porter, Stanley Tucci and others are lining the shelves of bookstores
November 15, 2021
Danny Glover standing next to a veteran in The Drummer. Next Avenue

Actor Danny Glover Embraces His Role as a Citizen

In this exclusive Next Avenue interview, he talks about his new film ‘The Drummer,’ activism, his parents' influence and the death of his brother, a Vietnam vet
November 10, 2021
A colorful silhouette of a person's head. Next Avenue, Everyday Vitality, change, stress

How to Retrain Your Brain

It's easy to go down a mental rabbit hole, but there is a way to change your mindset to live a happier, more productive life
September 28, 2021
Alex Trebek backstage at "Jeopardy!" He has 100 suits in rotation.

Alex Trebek: In His Own Words

The late TV host's reflections on cancer, family, his role on 'Jeopardy!' and finding peace
November 8, 2020
A page from Charlotte Hedlund’s sketchbook

Create a Sketchbook of Memories

The Brooklyn Art Library’s Sketchbook Project lets participants leave a visual legacy
October 28, 2020
river view in fall

The View From a Virtual Front Porch

People from around the world are building community at Dunrovin Ranch
October 9, 2020
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