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From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life Hardcover – February 15, 2022

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The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the
Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks.

Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our achievements and our attachment to them, the more we notice our decline, and the more painful it is when it occurs.

What can we do, starting now, to make our older years a time of happiness, purpose, and yes, success?

At the height of his career at the age of 50, Arthur Brooks embarked on a seven-year journey to discover how to transform his future from one of disappointment over waning abilities into an opportunity for progress. 
From Strength to Strength is the result, a practical roadmap for the rest of your life.

Drawing on social science, philosophy, biography, theology, and eastern wisdom, as well as dozens of interviews with everyday men and women, Brooks shows us that true life success is well within our reach. By refocusing on certain priorities and habits that anyone can learn, such as deep wisdom, detachment from empty rewards, connection and service to others, and spiritual progress, we can set ourselves up for increased happiness.

Read this book and you, too, can go from strength to strength.
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A roadmap for finding true success, happiness, and deep purpose as we age.

If you're a striver tired of striving, this remarkable book is for you — Daniel H. Pink

Arthur Brooks shows you it's possible to build a life that really does get better — Simon Sinek

Every ambitious person should read this — Dan Harris

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“To the overachievers, success addicts, and tired strivers who are fairly confident you can’t keep it up forever but will try anyway—this book is for you. Arthur Brooks shows you it’s possible to build a life that really does get better with age.” —Simon Sinek, optimist and author of Start with Why and The Infinite Game
 
From Strength to Strength is a wise and inspiring guide to reimagining the rest of your life. If you’re a striver tired of striving, this remarkable book is for you.” —Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive, When, and A Whole New Mind
 
“Brooks appears to have a clear strategy here: first he horrifies you, then he bucks you up. An alternate title for this book could be
The Good News About Your Inevitable Decline. Most of us strivers believe we can keep racing until we run out of road. Arthur is trying to save us pain and maximize our contributions to the species. Every ambitious person should read this.” —Dan Harris, author and former ABC News anchor
 
“Arthur Brooks is one of my very favorite thinkers. Witty, wise, and insatiably curious, he is one of the few intellectuals who can reliably weave scientific research and everyday observations into what we all really need: succinct advice for a good life.”
—Angela Duckworth, founder and CEO of Character Lab and author of Grit
 
“In this sparkling book, Arthur Brooks considers one of the oldest and deepest questions in the spiritual tradition, namely, how to navigate the tricky waters that separate the first and second halves of life.  I found inspiration and hope literally on every page.”
—Bishop Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries and auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
 
From Strength to Strength offers real answers to timeless questions about happiness and progress: How can I be happier? How can I have more meaning in life? What is the most important thing to me right now and why?” —Eric Schmidt, former chairman and CEO of Google

About the Author

Arthur C. Brooks is an American social scientist, the William Henry Bloomberg Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School. Prior, he was the president of the American Enterprise Institute for ten years, where he held the Beth and Ravenel Curry Chair in Free Enterprise. He has authored eleven books, including the bestsellers Love Your Enemies and The Conservative Heart, and writes the popular How to Build a Life column at The Atlantic. He is also the host of the podcast The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Portfolio
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 15, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 059319148X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593191484
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.9 x 8.55 inches
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Arthur C. Brooks is a Harvard professor, PhD social scientist, #1 bestselling author, and columnist at The Atlantic who specializes in using the highest levels of science and philosophy to provide people with actionable strategies to live their best lives. He speaks to audiences all around the world about human happiness and works to raise well-being within private companies, universities, public agencies, and community organizations. Learn more at www.arthurbrooks.com.

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Customers find the book thought-provoking and highly inspiring, particularly noting it as a must-read for mid-life. Moreover, the writing quality receives positive feedback, with customers describing it as well-written and easy to read. Additionally, the pacing is realistic, with one customer highlighting the excellent real-world examples. However, customers disagree on the ease of understanding, with some finding it easy to understand while others find it tedious. Moreover, the book's approach to Christianity receives mixed reactions, with some appreciating its honest approach while others find it overly religious.

190 customers mention "Thought provoking"171 positive19 negative

Customers find the book thought-provoking and insightful, containing valuable advice that is highly inspiring.

"This was one of the most helpful books I’ve read in a long time. The content will help anyone pursuing happiness in the second half of their life." Read more

"Excellent summary of the mental "issues" involved in aging...." Read more

"I really wanted to like this book. I think its a very important topic, both to me personally and to society more generally...." Read more

"...He offers sensible and practical advice for finding happiness, backed both by scientific evidence and centuries old wisdom from philosophers...." Read more

122 customers mention "Readability"122 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and brilliant, particularly noting it is a must-read for mature successful adults.

"...read on to ultimately discover the positive message of this well written book." Read more

"...As with his articles, Brooks’ writing is engaging and a joy to read...." Read more

"...This is a useful book. There is wisdom in much of what Brooks writes, and this is no exception...." Read more

"A great book! I loved the mix of quality research, a clear hypothesis, personal accounts, and then the accounts of others...." Read more

34 customers mention "Writing quality"25 positive9 negative

Customers find the book well written and easy to read, with one customer noting that the author explains concepts simply.

"She said, it contained good information and was a easy read" Read more

"...Brooks has a quick pen and writes clearly. Here, he synthesizes a wide body of literature across domains and disciples very well...." Read more

"...Further detracting from the experience was the physical aspect of reading - the font size was uncomfortably small, making the task of navigating..." Read more

"...It is an easy read in the sense that the writer explains the concepts simply and in terms that can be consdiered very common sense...." Read more

5 customers mention "Pacing"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, finding it realistic, with one customer noting its excellent real-world examples.

"...The author is encouraging, realistic, and has a great storytelling voice." Read more

"I found this book very helpful and helpful. It gave some good concrete examples. I did not give it five stars because at times it was preachy...." Read more

"...each chapter should have a summary of the key points, the real world example are excellent" Read more

"...All weaves together in a very readable and memorable way that feels more unique and even practical than the standard self-help formulaic material." Read more

15 customers mention "Ease of understanding"6 positive9 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's readability, with some finding it easy to understand while others describe it as tedious.

"...It's not a self-help book. Not a "Do this and you will be happy" book. You really need to do the work and uncover what he is saying...." Read more

"...It’s actually quite simple, just not instinctual. Brooks revisits the issue from a contemporary perspective...." Read more

"...It requires great discipline and clarity. Adding a “field guide” appendix would make the book more of a traveling companion...." Read more

"This was an easy to follow book. It touched a lot of situations for anyone going through midlife." Read more

8 customers mention "Christianity"3 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the book's religious content, with some appreciating its honest approach while others find it overly religious and bigoted.

"...On the other hand, I find some of his Christian theology a bit strange and in error, even as a professing Catholic...." Read more

"...There is truth in this book, but it's marinated in the very "striver" sauce that he says makes us unhappy as we "decline."..." Read more

"...half of the book is a patchwork of “spiritualism” with a building sermon of Catholicism...." Read more

"...The problem I had with the mid- to last half of the book it is got overly religious (for my tastes) and the writing seemed to get more pompus and..." Read more

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Thank you Arthur!
I'm not even going to try to convince you to get this book. People such as Eric Schmidt, Angela Duckworth, and others take care of that. Just read the back jacket. This review includes a photo review, because I want to show it already is making me happy. The light is like a Freudian halo; that was not a conscious decision. I was lucky enough to attend the Atlantic's Pursuit of Happiness event in Half Moon Bay earlier this week. This book is making me ask CRITICAL questions now and I suspect I will return to them often as I navigate my way, starting now as I just turned 50. It was truly amazing to take my good friend from college who turns 50 next month to this event as well. We are comparing notes and it feels like we are kids back in school again, but this time learning stuff about life that we really want to learn about. Thank you Arthur! And let's do this again sometime and here's a question for you: will we ever see a music therapist pull out a French Horn?
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2025
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    This was one of the most helpful books I’ve read in a long time. The content will help anyone pursuing happiness in the second half of their life.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2025
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    A few chapters in I slipped into personal reflection, with a tinge of depression. I thankfully read on to ultimately discover the positive message of this well written book.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2025
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    Excellent summary of the mental "issues" involved in aging. Only disappointment is that the book "faded" at th end and failed to provide a strategy or set of strategies on how to approach the last decade (or less) of a person's life.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2025
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    Thd book was delivered when it was supposed to, in great shape.
    All was as I expected
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2025
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    Thank you for bringing this important book to life and for enlightening and guiding us all to new purposeful and God centered beginnings!! Grateful to you!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024
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    I really wanted to like this book. I think its a very important topic, both to me personally and to society more generally.

    The basic messages of the book about finding purpose in the second half of life and transitioning your focus, priorities and sense of purpose are good.

    But it feels like it was written for a very specific and small slice of society. For those people who have so totally consumed their early life with career pursuits as to be near caricatures of power-obsessed, money chasing, Type-A personalities. In truth, most people are not that. Most people are far more nuanced than the people he was speaking to in this book. Most in their 50s are also still consumed with many of life's responsibilities like raising kids and paying for college.

    I also take issue with his "you are in decline, accept it" set up. He laces it with research, but I'd summarize it again as being focused on a very slim portion of society. Instead, I would title the chapter "Lightning rarely strikes twice" ... meaning, you were a super performer because you did something awesome in your 20s. Don't expect a repeat. Evolve and grow.

    And yet, the core messages are good and there are valuable things to take away from the book.

    So, overall, its gets 3 stars.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2023
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    I’ve been reading Arthur Brooks’ Atlantic articles on happiness for some time and have always loved them. He offers sensible and practical advice for finding happiness, backed both by scientific evidence and centuries old wisdom from philosophers. His articles are both informative and fun, and almost always spurs reflection. So, as a fan of Brooks, as well as being someone in my early 50’s, I had to read his new book, which is specifically about finding happiness in the second half of one’s life.

    Brooks starts here with brutal facts of aging and its impacts on your career. As a person approaches their late 40’s and early 50’s, their cognitive abilities will decline. This is a fact and a source of frustration for many strivers and successful professionals who try to keep up in their professions but find doing so increasingly difficult. This is obvious in some professions, such as athletes, who rely more on their physical abilities. But it is also true for just about any profession, and it is the cause of much unhappiness in middle age.

    The upside to a person losing their fluid intelligence, as Brooks calls the more rapid and agile intelligence of youth, is that at the same time there is an increase of crystallized intelligence, which essentially translates to wisdom. The key to happiness in middle age and beyond then, according to Brooks, is the transition from relying on fluid intelligence for your success to utilizing your crystallized intelligence to find a higher purpose. And Brooks is here to help you with that.

    As with his articles, Brooks’ writing is engaging and a joy to read. What he writes here makes sense, and as someone in my early fifties, resonates a lot. His advice is practical and seems a little scary but also achievable. He backs his points up with both scientific data and the wisdom of the great philosophers. He refers frequently to the importance of faith in the process. He gives someone who is suffering through this transition hope. Most importantly, he shows us his vulnerability by sharing his own journey through this process, which led to the writing of this very book.

    I cannot recommend this book enough for anyone in middle age who feels stuck in their careers or life in general. From Strength to Strength is a great place to start getting back on track.
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  • Giane Zimmer
    5.0 out of 5 stars O que importa saber na transição de carreira após os 50 anos
    Reviewed in Brazil on May 13, 2025
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    Excelente livro para quem está em transição de carreira migrando para uma fase de desaceleração.
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  • Michael
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for reflecting beyond 20s
    Reviewed in Germany on May 25, 2025
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    Written straight forward, on point, giving clear directions and guidance to reflect on later points in life.
  • Koen Cardon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Life perspective
    Reviewed in Singapore on June 10, 2024
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    Strength to Strength is a book that gives great insight and persoective on managing the second half of your life. It tells you why you should stop running after that speed train. The combination of some scientific background and real life stories mske for an excellent read.
  • Kayla
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 17, 2023
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    A little bit of science, a dash of humor, and a heap of wisdom coalesced into advice to give you a new source of strength in the second curve of your life. Good news-- (almost) everything is better later. I truly believe that. 🌲

    "Workaholics" / ambitious folks-- this book may bring grace to the second half of your life.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful
    Reviewed in India on February 24, 2025
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    Excellent book by a world renowned expert with all the tips for seniors how to change the course of life in 2nd half of life.