Dr. Gordon Livingston’s national bestseller, Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart, has drawn tens of thousands of readers who have embraced its thirty bedrock truths about life and how best to live it. Now, in And Never Stop Dancing, Dr. Livingston—a Vietnam War veteran, psychiatrist, and parent twice bereaved—offers thirty more true things we need to know now. Among the fresh truths Dr. Livingston identifies and explores are: Paradox governs our lives. Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves. Marriage ruins a lot of good relationships. We are defined by what we fear. We all live downstream. One of life’s most difficult tasks is to see ourselves as others see us. As we grow old, the beauty steals inward. Most people die with their music still inside of them. Once again, here are Dr. Livingston’s sterling qualities: a deep understanding of the emotional tumult that courses through our lives—our hidden hypocrisies, desires, and evasions; an unerring sense of what is important (he does not waste a single moment writing about unimportant things); and his own ability to persevere—to hope—in a world he knows to be capable of inflicting unjustifiable and lifelong suffering. These qualities—plus his perfectly pitched sense of humor and a voice that has been described as “more Job than Dr. Phil” (Roxanne Roberts, The Washington Post)—add up to another extraordinary book—one which, like its predecessor, offers us a gentle, generous, and unusual alternative to the trial-and-error learning that makes wisdom such an expensive commodity.
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"I enjoy reading these sort of books...inspirational, how to be happy and kind etc...how to enjoy life. You only have to learn one new little thing and it is worth the read. This book in particular is easy to read...short chapters which one can read on their own without having to read the whole book."
— Lisa (4 out of 5 stars)
" This isn't a story it's simply inspiration an understanding, written by someone who has seen a fair bit and understands the human mind. i like books like this. who doesn't need a little bit more inspiration or knowlegde in their life "
— Kym, 1/1/2013" I loved it. I'm currently reading the prequel to this book, and am surprised to find that I don't love it as much. "
— Theresah, 10/5/2012" Gordon Livingston's perspective was too political for my taste. "
— Sandy, 4/17/2011" I don't know what it was about this book but I had a hard time getting through it, something about him bugged me. Oh well, you win some you lose some :) I might try reading again at a later stage. "
— Corina, 11/5/2010" I love Dr. Livingston's books. There are always several passages that speak to me directly. He reminds me of things I already know but sometimes dont want to face. "
— Susan, 11/16/2008" Interesting perspectives from a man that has many life experiences and a window into human behavior through his career choice. These are truly aspects in everyones lives and things we should all be contemplating. Good read! "
— Wanda, 5/7/2008" The sequel to Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart and it's just as genius! Everything I said about that one applies to this one too! "
— Natalie, 2/22/2008" This sequel is also terrific. Get these books; they increase emotional intelligence significantly. "
— SmarterLilac, 6/10/2007" Very informative. Enjoyed another Gordon Livingston book! "
— Peggy, 5/14/2007" Good book. Lots of good advice. "
— Glenette, 4/23/2007" Best book I've read in a long time, recommend to EVERYONE "
— Barb, 4/2/2007" Great self-contained chapters make it easy to break up the reading and digest the thoughts. Keep it on the nightstand! "
— Laurie, 12/5/2006Gordon Livingston, MD, a graduate of West Point who was awarded the Bronze Star for valor in Vietnam, is a psychiatrist and writer who contributes frequently to the Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, and Baltimore Sun. He has also been featured on Why Not? with Shania Twain, which aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network. He lives and works in Columbia, Maryland.