Old is the New Young: Erickson's Secrets to Healthy Living

Book review by Richard L. Weaver II, Ph.D. 

Old is the New Young: Erickson's Secrets to Healthy Living

By Mark Erickson, Matt Narrett, Jacquelyn Kung, and Lisa Davila

There are a number of things that make this book an excellent choice.  First, it is expertly written.  Being direct and to the point, it talks directly to readers as if the authors are in the same room, and the writing style is comfortable, relaxed, and engaging.

The second thing that makes this book an excellent choice is that sections are short so that it can be read in brief moments when you don’t have the time for a long, involved, and committed read.

The third thing that makes this book an excellent choice is the brief, interesting, and human-interest vignettes that are set apart in sections that are gray in color.  These segments are always relevant to the material and useful.

The fourth thing that makes this book an excellent choice is the practical, specific advice.  Throughout the book there are tips, suggestions, questions, quizzes, activities, and scales for rating yourself.  It offers so many opportunities for readers to engage in self-assessment.

The fifth thing that makes this book an excellent choice is the topics covered.  Topics include your health, keeping your body young, keeping your mind young, engaging socially, financial advice, and your retirement vision.

The sixth thing that makes this book an excellent choice is all the additional resources the authors provide at the back of the book.  Twenty-two pages of this 241-page book are devoted (in two appendices) to resources.  (Their bibliography is ten pages long.)

Overall, I am impressed with what the authors have put together here, and I highly recommend this book.

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