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Daniel J. Levitin

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton

Daniel J. Levitin, author of This Is Your Brain on Music and The Organized Mind, turns his keen mind to what happens in our brains as we age, why we should think about health span, not life span, and what you can do to make the most of your 70s, 80s, and 90s today. Successful Aging (Dutton) uses research from developmental neuroscience and psychology to show that 60+ years is a unique developmental stage that has its own demands and advantages. Levitin takes a scientific approach to what we all can learn from those who age joyously, as well as how to adapt our culture to take full advantage of older people’s wisdom and experience.

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Chani Nicholas in Conversation With Cheryl Strayed

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland

Modern astrology isn’t about passively accepting our fate, it’s about action, and beloved astrologer Chani Nicholas shows you how to bring this life-changing practice into your life and embrace self-empowerment, intentionality, and spirituality. Nicholas encourages her devotees to take control – to confront themselves, their desires, and their needs – to fulfill their potential using the power of the stars. Written in her lyrical, cool-girl, feminist style, You Were Born for This (HarperOne) explains how knowing your star signs and what they mean for your individual character can be revelatory. Nicholas will be joined in conversation by Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild and Brave Enough.

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