The meaning of reminiscence and life review

Robert Butler's call for life reviews has exerted a key influence on the way gerontologists have looked at reminiscence and remembering. Widely thought to be a helpful mechanism for integrating past and future, the process of life review needs better specification and evaluation based on sound research. "e;"e;The Meaning of Reminiscence and Life Review"e;"e; brings together both research and application pieces covering the range of possibilities. It examines important controversies and asks: "e;"e;Does it work?"e;"e; and "e;"e;What is the evidence?"e;"e; Given their own voice, what do old people say about looking back?