Carol Orsborn

Carol Orsborn, Ph.D. (1948) is the author of over 35 books for and about the Boomer generation, spirituality and aging and quality of life, having appeared on Oprah, The Today Show and NBC Nightly News among others. Her forthcoming book is “Spiritual Aging: Weekly Reflection for Embracing Life.” Her most recent book "The Making of an Old Soul: Aging as the Fulfillment of Life's Promise" has won praise from James Hollis, Rami Shapiro and Andy Achenbaum, who called her book "A tour de force". The late Gail Sheehy, author of the classic text on adult development, "Passages." wrote that Carol's body of work on conscious aging is "The best I have ever read on this most significant passage." Other books include "Older, Wiser, Fiercer: The Wisdom Collection", which has been hailed as a classic in the conscious aging field and her bestselling "The Spirituality of Age: A Seeker's Guide to Growing Older" coauthored with Dr. Robert L. Weber which won gold in category of aging consciously at Nautilus Book Awards, During her long career as a life stage marketing expert, Dr. Orsborn co-founded Fleishman-Hillard's FH Boom, the first initiative by a global PR firm to help brands connect with the Boomer consumer. She co-authored the first book on marketing to Boomer women, providing her expertise to such clients as Ford, Humana and Prudential Annuities. Dr. Orsborn lives on the Cumberland River with her husband in Madison, Tennessee. She is the mother of two and has two grandsons. Endorsements What the Experts are Saying about Carol Orsborn's Books: What is an “old soul,” but someone who has observed, explored, reflected, and seen the deeper patterns beneath the surfaces of life. In The Making of an Old SoulCarol Orsborn shares her story of continuity amid change, and depth amid the daily detritus. Her shared insights will stir the reader to similarly reflect on what abides amid changes, and what brings depth and dignity to our life. —James Hollis, Living Between Worlds and Prisms: Reflections on this Journey We Call Life.