Karl Pillemer Books
Karl Pillemer teaches human development at Cornell University and is a professor of gerontology in medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical College. He is internationally renowned for his contributions to gerontology and insight into how people change over the course of their lives.
30 Lessons for Loving
What's 30 Lessons for Loving about?
30 Lessons for Loving (2015) shares advice from hundreds of elderly people to reveal the secrets of building a long-lasting relationship, from first encounter to “happily ever after.” You’ll learn how to tell if your current crush might be “the one,” how to communicate in a healthy way and how to keep the passion alive in a long-term relationship.
Who should read 30 Lessons for Loving?
- People looking for a stable life partner for a fulfilling relationship
- Couples struggling with communication, respect or keeping romance alive
What's Fault Lines about?
Fault Lines (2020) examines a common problem that no one talks about: family estrangements. Over a quarter of Americans experience being cut off from friends and family during their lifetimes, which has devastating psychological impacts. Fault Lines explores the common causes of estrangement and gives surprising and insightful advice on how to work towards reconciliation.
Who should read Fault Lines?
- Anyone who’s experienced the pain of family estrangement
- Budding sociologists who are fascinated by human relationships
- Parents wanting to learn how to navigate conflict with their kids