Providing information on 50 of the most outstanding communities across the United States, this handy sourcebook guides retirees toward safe, friendly communities that are rich in amenities. Rather than relying heavily on anecdotal advice and information, this handbook rates communities on such components as the quality of available health care, public transportation, and cost of living. Cities are grouped by region to make it easier to compare those in similar areas with information on local flavour, such as cultural attractions, surrounding countryside, and shopping areas. Also included are helpful maps and climatic tables for each listing, making this a valuable tool for retirees planning a move.
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"Retire in Style provides economic and lifestyle information on the author’s choices of good retirement spots." -- Fred Brock, The New York Times
"Bland looked at hard data and at cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities, architectural charms, and natural surroundings. You’ll be tempted." -- US News & World Report Retirement Guide 2004
"[A] starting point in the quest for a permanent retirement home or seasonal retreat." -- Eileen Alt Powell, Associated Press, April 2003
"[G]eographer Warren Bland of California State University-Northridge says living less expensively doesn’t have to mean living less well." -- Leonard Wiener, US News & World Report, June 2003
"[This] is a good place to begin your search for the ideal, affordable retirement haven." -- Robert J. Bruss, Los Angeles Times
"Bland looked at hard data and at cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities, architectural charms, and natural surroundings. You’ll be tempted." -- US News & World Report Retirement Guide 2004
"[A] starting point in the quest for a permanent retirement home or seasonal retreat." -- Eileen Alt Powell, Associated Press, April 2003
"[G]eographer Warren Bland of California State University-Northridge says living less expensively doesn’t have to mean living less well." -- Leonard Wiener, US News & World Report, June 2003
"[This] is a good place to begin your search for the ideal, affordable retirement haven." -- Robert J. Bruss, Los Angeles Times
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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Look no further ..... The Best Retirement Resource!!,
This review is from: Retire in Style: 50 Affordable Places Across America (Paperback)
I don't think I'm exaggerating in I saying that "Retire in Style" is the single best resource currently available on US retirement communities. I have reviewed many other books on the subject and have found that most are either too data intensive, losing the reader in a sea of numbers and academic jargon, or too superficial to offer any meaningful commentary on where to retire. In contrast, Dr. Bland's book provides all the meaningful data necessary to make an intelligent choice while maintaining surprising readability. If you are looking for a resource to help you determine where you will retire, I suggest buying Dr. Bland's Book. It is entertaining, informative and captures the unique character of each location.
33 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
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Bland's book is brilliant,
By larry shaw (Studio City, Ca.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Retire in Style: 50 Affordable Places Across America (Paperback)
Dr. Bland's book provides a systematic analysis of the quality of life provided by numerous American cities. Various salient criteria--cost of living, crime, etc.--are used in his analyses, but the overviews given are brilliant snapshots of the overall quality of life in each of the cities. One gets a sense of what one can expect in each of these cities in terms not only of the various factors analyzed, but how they all work together in producing the "way of life" or "style of living" of each city. This is a must-read for someone considering a move in retirement.
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
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A Stylish Book for Retiring in Style,
By Ellie and Rose Foran (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Retire in Style: 50 Affordable Places Across America (Paperback)
"Retire in Style," by Warren R. Bland is an ideal book to help you find an attractive and affordable town for retirement. It is well researched and organized and uses tables, charts and maps effectively. Forty very charming yet affordable towns and cities are described in detail and rated on 12 criteria important to retirees. An additional 10 places are described more briefly. We are glad we bought this book and are looking forward to seeing some of Dr. Bland's top-rated places for ourselves.
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