Janet L. Ramsey Pastor George Weinman Chair of Pastoral Theology and Ministry Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota. Rosemary Blieszner Alumni Distinguished Professor of Human Development Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, Virginia.

• DedicationForewordAcknowledgmentsPART 1: The Hopeful Reality of Spiritually Resilient AgingCHAPTER IUnderstanding Spiritual Resiliency and Aging CHAPTER 2Conceptualizing Spiritual Resiliency across TimePART 2: The Interconnected Personhood of Spiritually Resilient EldersCHAPTER 3 Integrating Personhood in CommunityCHAPTER 4Developing Spiritual Strength through Interpersonal Relationships CHAPTER 5Experiencing Personal and Communal Emotions CHAPTER 6Embodying ForgivenessCHAPTER 7Anna, A Model of Interconnected Personhood PART 3: Reflective Co-creation: The Dynamics of Spiritually Resilient LivesCHAPTER 8Re-imagining the SelfCHAPTER 9Increasing Reflective Responsibility through Spiritual PracticesCHAPTER 10Living with Hope and GratitudeCHAPTER 11Rediscovering Meaningful VocationsCHAPTER 12Critiquing Self and CommunityCHAPTER 13Alex, A Model of Reflective Co-creation CHAPTER 14Conclusion: The Gift of Spiritual ResiliencyAPPENDIX Research Methods Table A.l. Identity Markers of Research Participants Table A.2. Interview Guide Table A.3. Coding Scheme REFERENCESINDEX

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