Revised edition of a text, originally published in 1989, which explores the challenge of midlife and ageing. Two new chapters on sexuality have been included. Considers psychological and physical aspects of middle age and ageing and discusses a spirituality of midlife and later years. Includes a bibliography. The author is a medical practitioner, psychotherapist and spiritual director. She is a member of the Society of the Sacred Heart and has counselled extensively with men and women in their middle and later years.