Once Upon a Midlife

About the Book

STORIES FOR THE MIDLIFE TRAVELER

In fairytales, the Prince and Princess marry and live happily ever after. But what really happens then? The unique stories in this book, collected from around the world, provide the answer. They portray men and women at midlife, and offer timeless wisdom for surviving – and growing – in this often turbulent time. This expanded edition of the popular, international classic contains further commentary, especially useful for a post 9/11 world.

"These are tales of the surprising twists and turns of life that occur between the loss of youthful magic and the gaining of elder's wisdom – delightfully told by a wise and witty psychiatrist."

-June Singer, Ph.D., author of Boundaries of the Soul and Seeing through the Visible World.

"This book contains storytelling at its best. The tales can guide the reader through the trials and tribulations of this time by shining a light into the darkness."

-Robert A. Johnson, author of He and She.

About the Author

Born and raised in Hawaii, Jon J. Chinen is a decorated World War II combat veteran, serving with the 100th/442nd unit. He subsequently earned his law degrees at the University of Michigan, and after returning to Hawaii, he served as a Deputy Attorney General, specializing in land problems, then as a State District Judge, and later in private practice, handling land matters. In 1976, Chinen was appointed United States Bankruptcy Judge for Hawaii, serving until his retirement in 2000. His previous publications have been The Great Mahele: Hawaii's Land Division and Original Land Titles in Hawaii, often used as textbooks.