"70 is the New 40"- Bonus Years Here We Come!" [Paperback]

Barbara Penn Atkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 14, 2009

information into a handy, assessable, inspirational form." -Suzanne Fleming, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI "As my husband and I enter our fourth year in our retirement phase of life, I look forward to putting many of your principles into action." -Bev Martin, Chandler AZ "70 is the New 40" will jump-start you to live younger and vibrantly at any age. It's the best gift you can give yourself right now! If you feel "old" and tired more days than not or have given up on a few dreams because you think you're too old, then this book is for you. "70 is the New 40" is a life planning guide to staying young in the mind, overcoming obstacles, and mastering your time, talents and treasures to live a life of phenomenal joy. In an enthusiastic, easy-to-understand, direct style, Barbara Atkins shares her practical philosophy and new approaches to living life better. Her inspiring and meaningful exercises will stimulate new ways of thinking about your view of "old age," help you break down self-imposed barriers and show you how to turn your next phase of life into a life of significance at any age. You can't read this book without being reenergized to take action. This essential resource for personal development will make a difference in your life, and the lives of those you're connected with. It will make you think, laugh, cry, and wonder why you hadn't discovered your talents this way before. You will want to share the experience with friends, family and co-workers who can benefit from these lessons. Barbara Penn-Atkins is one of the most talented and sought after Certified Retirement Transition Coaches today. An award winning speaker, with over 30 years experience in CEO leadership and business development, she has delivered her "Too Young To Retire" message to audiences in both business and non-profit organizations. Barbara's workshops offer insights to retirement readiness, life options, re-careering and the role of a social entrepreneur.

Product Details

• Paperback: 146 pages
• Publisher: Llumina Press (October 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1605943568
• ISBN-13: 978-1605943565
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #204,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Read!, November 6, 2009

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R. Williams - See all my reviews

This review is from: "70 is the New 40"- Bonus Years Here We Come!" (Paperback)

This book is full of tips on how to rejuvenate your life! It gives you a guided plan of action to follow from self-empowerment to healthy living. You must get a copy for all of the women (and men) in your life! A great Holiday gift!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bonus Years, Here We Come!, August 16, 2010

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Nanci Arvizu "Page Readers" (Scottsdale, Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: "70 is the New 40"- Bonus Years Here We Come!" (Paperback)

Barbara Atkins has delivered to us a new road map into what can be some of the best years of our lives.

At 40 years of age, I was surprised. Yes, surprised that I was 40, but also surprised that I didn't feel 40. Instead I felt 20, only smarter.

I also knew that I wasn't going to be slowing down in any aspect of my life at what has been considered over the hill to many generations.

But as the quality of life has improved, so has the quantity of years we live. It's amazing to hear of people living well over 100. And when you learn of the person's life, you learn that they had lived a full life, worked many kinds of jobs and raised children, grand kids and great-grand kids. That the day before they died they were out playing cards with friends. Life did not end after 40!

It's been 5 years since my 40th. Today I am busier, healthier and happier than I have ever been in my life. And the future I envision includes building a business, pursuing hobbies and lots of traveling. I expect to keep going for 20, 30 years or more. Retire? What's that?

In "70 is the new 40" Barbara gives us new wisdom that can only come from life experiences. Along with visions of a new future

Barbara's book struck a chord with me. I am now able to put my aging fears aside and forge full steam ahead. With inspirational people like Barbara Atkins, and her book, "70 is the new 40", nothing can hold me back from achieving my dreams in my bonus years - here I come!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for anyone over 50 or even 40!, November 19, 2009

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Kim Kirmmse Toth "transition/retirement/posit... (Littleton, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: "70 is the New 40"- Bonus Years Here We Come!" (Paperback)

Not only do I know Barbara as a wonderful friend but she walks her talk. She is a vibrant, high energy and a woman of high integrity. I highly recommend her book and have ordered many for my own friends. You will not be disappointed, I promise you.