Lessons Learned in Retirement: Retiring with purpose and passion

by Mariella Hoy

This book helps to bridge the scary gap between your work life and what you hope to build in a sense of purpose, passionate activities, warm relationships, well-being, and a feeling of fulfilment.

In retirement, the scaffolding of our lives is dismantled and must be rebuilt. Gone are our colleagues, identity, title, power, security, income, roles, status, and recognition. No wonder so many people hit an uncomfortable period of disorientation in retirement, a time of disenchantment and uneasiness. Not what they were anticipating!

Between these covers you’ll find research and stories to inspire, inform, and embolden This book is an ideal gift for anyone nearing retirement or newly retired.

252 pages, Paperback

Published April 20, 2023

Reviews

[Marie-Claude · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are so many different stories about the challenges and delights of retirement. In addition to learning from so many experiences, there are Self-Coaching sections, a Retirement Well-Being Quiz, a Cheat Sheet to tackle the challenges, and many more helpful aids. Whether you are already retired or thinking about it, this book is must read.

[Dave Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a frequent visitor to Mariella’s website as I neared my retirement, I was excited to finally read her book. What sets this book apart from several others I’ve read are the numerous personal account from people who have navigated the retirement journey. Coupled with Mariella’s insight and framework, these personal stories provide the reader with unusual insights into retirement pathways from their experiences. Highly recommend!

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book; very informative in an interesting format.