A book about retirement that leaves financial worries to other books and simply focuses on enjoyable ways to spend time.
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Retirement is near for many thousands of Americans, and this title is self-help for those who wonder, What will I do after I retire? Here are over 1000 ideas for new interests and activities to enrich those retirement years. Presented in alphabetical order, hundreds of ideas will jostle minds into renewed creativity. Before jumping in, says the introduction, readers should note the "Taking a Personal Inventory" section and then a section called "Getting Along with Each Other: Communication Tips." Eight appendixes cover a wide variety of supporting information about volunteering, grandchildren, travel, and additional resources. The index provides more access points. Public libraries will want to purchase.?Susan C. Awe, Jefferson Cty. P.L. Sys., Arvada, CO
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"Imaginative, informative, and playful . . . A winner! -- So Young Newsletter
"Reviewer's choice! A marvelous compendium. One of the best resources around." -- The Midwest Book Review's Internet Bookwatch
"You'll find so many ideas in How to Enjoy Your Retirement [that] boredom won't be one of your choices. . . . -- Vim & Vigor Magazine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"Reviewer's choice! A marvelous compendium. One of the best resources around." -- The Midwest Book Review's Internet Bookwatch
"You'll find so many ideas in How to Enjoy Your Retirement [that] boredom won't be one of your choices. . . . -- Vim & Vigor Magazine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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25 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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Being newly retired at age 53,I figured I'd better find a way to keep out of trouble.This book is it! There are so many things,even little things,that I had not considered as part of my retirement activities. I have been engrossed in the book since it arrived,and as soon as I get organized,I will be off and running.I would recommend this jewel of a book to anyone who might need a little help getting used to a new life..retirement!!
33 of 41 people found the following review helpful
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I borrowed this book from the library and liked it so much that I had to buy it. It has ideas, quotes, resource leads, and an index. This book will continue to serve throughout life.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I am not sure if the authors deliberately set out to fill pages with fluff or if they genuinely believe they are adding value. The title of the book is so appealing -- but that's where the inspiration ends.
Here are some real nuggets from the "Let Your Imagination Soar" section (activities A-Z):
* Active. Stay active/alert/sociable. [nice idea? helpful?]
* Abroad. Travel to foreign countries. [Anyone ever think of traveling in retirement? Thanks for the insight.]
* Battery. Replace the battery in your car. [I'm not making this up.]
* ESP. Improve your extrasensory perception. [Again, not making this up.]
* Emmy. Watch Emmy awards on TV. [Watching TV? Really?]
* Fire Alarm. Replace the batteries in your fire alarms. [I'm not making this up. Shoot me now if that's what retirement is.]
* Friendship. To have a friend, be a friend. [Is this why you're thinking of buying this useless book?]
* Loaf. Spend some time lazily. [Thanks for the tip.]
The inspiration just isn't there. The appendices are even more insulting to the intelligence of the reader. Like the travel section. 6 pages listing phone numbers for airlines, hotels, cruise lines. Do you really need this book to get the phone number for United Airlines? 13 pages listing the addresses of the local visitors bureaus in all 50 states? Are you going to get an idea of how to create a fulfilling retirement by calling the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism's 800 number? If you're planning travel of any kind, why would you use this book for it in any way?
I thought about whether to donate my copy to the local library, but think I would be doing society a greater good by simply dumping it in the local recycling bin, so as not to cost some poor retiree time with such a useless collection of pages.
I credit the authors with a good title -- but shame on me for not browsing the fluff contents before buying.
Here are some real nuggets from the "Let Your Imagination Soar" section (activities A-Z):
* Active. Stay active/alert/sociable. [nice idea? helpful?]
* Abroad. Travel to foreign countries. [Anyone ever think of traveling in retirement? Thanks for the insight.]
* Battery. Replace the battery in your car. [I'm not making this up.]
* ESP. Improve your extrasensory perception. [Again, not making this up.]
* Emmy. Watch Emmy awards on TV. [Watching TV? Really?]
* Fire Alarm. Replace the batteries in your fire alarms. [I'm not making this up. Shoot me now if that's what retirement is.]
* Friendship. To have a friend, be a friend. [Is this why you're thinking of buying this useless book?]
* Loaf. Spend some time lazily. [Thanks for the tip.]
The inspiration just isn't there. The appendices are even more insulting to the intelligence of the reader. Like the travel section. 6 pages listing phone numbers for airlines, hotels, cruise lines. Do you really need this book to get the phone number for United Airlines? 13 pages listing the addresses of the local visitors bureaus in all 50 states? Are you going to get an idea of how to create a fulfilling retirement by calling the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism's 800 number? If you're planning travel of any kind, why would you use this book for it in any way?
I thought about whether to donate my copy to the local library, but think I would be doing society a greater good by simply dumping it in the local recycling bin, so as not to cost some poor retiree time with such a useless collection of pages.
I credit the authors with a good title -- but shame on me for not browsing the fluff contents before buying.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Well thought out
LOTS of good substantive ideas and useful references, literally from A to Z. This book will definitely get well used.
Published 14 months ago by Don B
Not the best resource.
I did not find this to be very helpful in planning for my upcoming retirement. To be fair, I have looked at several retirement advice books and not found any to be of much help.
Published on March 19, 2007 by Granddad
add some excitement to life
Reviewed by Kathleen Dowdell for Reader Views (2/07)
"How to Enjoy Your Retirement" is a provocative, well-written book about activities you can do to help you enjoy... Read more
"How to Enjoy Your Retirement" is a provocative, well-written book about activities you can do to help you enjoy... Read more
Published on March 2, 2007 by Reader Views
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Topic Yes No Later Remarks, Let Your Imagination Soar Interested, United States, Yellow Pages, Topic Remarks Yes No Later, Star Trek Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Topic Yes No Later Remarks, Let Your Imagination Soar Interested, United States, Yellow Pages, Topic Remarks Yes No Later, Star Trek Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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