Dr. Ira Byock's Four Things That Matter Most explores well-being through the end of life, emphasizing the importance of emotional health even in the face of death. His work highlights that human development continues through life’s final stages.

In Happiness Is a Choice You Make, John Leland reflects on the lives of the 'oldest old,' exploring the emotional richness and wisdom they offer. His work emphasizes how the framing of experiences shapes happiness.