Retiring Lives

“With the added years of health and vitality that have been visited upon a new generation of retirees, we/they are in uncharted territory, entering a stage of life not seen before in human history. Many of us are wondering how we’ll live, what we’ll do, who we’ll be for the next twenty or thirty years. This is a tremendous challenge and a tremendous opportunity―surely easier for some than for others. The authors of this book show the many ways that some retired professionals are moving through the transition in human terms and with the support of group of kindred spirits. Some feel joyful at the freedom and chafe at the disbelieving tone of social conversations while others take a longer time to adjust and find new networks and friends, ‘a steep learning curve,’ according to one. Stories are laced with sudden illness, death of spouse―’whatever our best laid plans…illness can upset everything at any time.’ Most are adept at reflecting on the experience and finding undiscovered strengths and sensations. The book is a worthy read for anyone thinking about retiring.” — Jacquelyn B. James, Ph.D., Co-director of Research, Sloan Center on Aging and Work/Workplace Flexibility, Research Professor Published On: 2009-12-12

“Retiring Lives will be helpful to anybody considering pre-retirement planning, for individuals themselves and for course providers. The ‘live cases’ add richness and colour to planning for retirement.” — Anthony Chiva, Head of Education and Training

“Although retirement is a transition commonly experienced by people as they reach the end of a work cycle, it is nevertheless a highly individualized experience. For many, it can also be the start of new beginnings. Retiring Lives gives a wonderful insight into the personal reflective process that retirement involves and allows readers to reflect in a meaningful way on their own retirement experience.” — Tatiana Schifferle-Rowson, Social Gerontologist