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Keep On Keeping On: How to Die Young...as Old as Possible
Every bodily ache, blurry menu, and grocery trip is a comedic adventure within a dark reality.
While reading this book, you will be able to face your aches and pains without fear of the future. Additionally, you will be able to confront the challenges of aging with a smile on your face and a laugh-out-loud handbook by your side.
“This book is not for the young,” Rutland warns with a twinkle in his eye. “Do not let them read it; they cannot bear it.”
In a world where the challenges of aging loom large, Keep On Keeping On by Mark Rutland offers a laugh-out-loud handbook on how to embrace perpetual youth. This book is not just an ode but a comedic anthem to the sublime revolt against the encroaching darkness, a celebration of the sweet rage that defies the dying of the light.
For those who have bravely stepped out from behind the impenetrable veil of comforting delusion into a new reality, Rutland’s witty narrative unfolds as a mirror to their experiences. For all of us, age is always ignored until its presence can no longer be denied.
Throughout this timeless journey, you will embark on a grand adventure to magical locations such The grocery store The doctor’s office The diner down the street Keep On Keeping On is for those who see that the good night is just around the bend. It is a literary companion for those who understand that the dying of the light is not a poignant literary device but a day-to-day reality. The loss of the beloved delusion is presented with comedic flair, offering a severe dose of reality that is not only relatable but, with Rutland’s comedic touch, surprisingly uplifting.
While reading this book, you will be able to face your aches and pains without fear of the future. Additionally, you will be able to confront the challenges of aging with a smile on your face and a laugh-out-loud handbook by your side.
“This book is not for the young,” Rutland warns with a twinkle in his eye. “Do not let them read it; they cannot bear it.”
In a world where the challenges of aging loom large, Keep On Keeping On by Mark Rutland offers a laugh-out-loud handbook on how to embrace perpetual youth. This book is not just an ode but a comedic anthem to the sublime revolt against the encroaching darkness, a celebration of the sweet rage that defies the dying of the light.
For those who have bravely stepped out from behind the impenetrable veil of comforting delusion into a new reality, Rutland’s witty narrative unfolds as a mirror to their experiences. For all of us, age is always ignored until its presence can no longer be denied.
Throughout this timeless journey, you will embark on a grand adventure to magical locations such The grocery store The doctor’s office The diner down the street Keep On Keeping On is for those who see that the good night is just around the bend. It is a literary companion for those who understand that the dying of the light is not a poignant literary device but a day-to-day reality. The loss of the beloved delusion is presented with comedic flair, offering a severe dose of reality that is not only relatable but, with Rutland’s comedic touch, surprisingly uplifting.
208 pages, Hardcover
Published January 7, 2025
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January 6, 2025
"This book is not for the young," Mark Rutland declares, jokingly. He is right, kind of. It is for the older generation to read and digest, but it does no harm for us younger folk to prepare ourselves, so that we can carry the right attitude in our latter years, just in case.
This is pitched as a “laugh-out-loud handbook on how to embrace perpetual youth”, fulfilling that promise pretty effectively.
It is packed with sound advice on how to correctly align our attitudes and behaviours when in our latter years. Why should we stop following the path of Jesus when we get older?
We probably know, I hope, many great older people in our families, communities and congregations but perhaps we also can think of one or two we have come across who could do with reading this book?
It is seasoned with a plethora of stories from Mark’s experience as a church pastor, told with much humour, highlighting the points well. It is very much the craft of a good preacher. Overall it shares an enormous depth of wisdom, a chance to learn from an wise man and carry this wisdom through life. It may be wisdom that disguises itself as common sense when we read it, without realising how uncommon common sense can often be.
It will be a helpful read for people in their later years, but equally for those of us who are just a little bit off our later years. After all, it is inevitable that most of us will get there, so we may as well face that time of our life equipped by the wisdom of others.
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This is pitched as a “laugh-out-loud handbook on how to embrace perpetual youth”, fulfilling that promise pretty effectively.
It is packed with sound advice on how to correctly align our attitudes and behaviours when in our latter years. Why should we stop following the path of Jesus when we get older?
We probably know, I hope, many great older people in our families, communities and congregations but perhaps we also can think of one or two we have come across who could do with reading this book?
It is seasoned with a plethora of stories from Mark’s experience as a church pastor, told with much humour, highlighting the points well. It is very much the craft of a good preacher. Overall it shares an enormous depth of wisdom, a chance to learn from an wise man and carry this wisdom through life. It may be wisdom that disguises itself as common sense when we read it, without realising how uncommon common sense can often be.
It will be a helpful read for people in their later years, but equally for those of us who are just a little bit off our later years. After all, it is inevitable that most of us will get there, so we may as well face that time of our life equipped by the wisdom of others.
See more reviews of Christian books at https://www.robseabrook.com/category/...
September 17, 2025
A really good book written especially for older folks, but should be read by the younger generation, too. It explains in an rasy to read format how we should act as we move toward the latter part of our lives. It is full of good solid advice, but given in a down to earth way. You are always aware that the Christian way to view things is foremost in his stories.
April 9, 2025
"not for the young"...I disagree. I think it's an important read for all ages to either gain perspective, or give compassion.
It's not the most well written book, but it's funny, relatable, and thought provoking.
There are some one liners in here that absolutely make this book.
It's not the most well written book, but it's funny, relatable, and thought provoking.
There are some one liners in here that absolutely make this book.
March 19, 2025
An easy and fast read, funny, thoughtful and good for an aging soul.
April 8, 2025
Great book on aging...food for thought with humorous stories threaded throughout...Quick, enjoyable read.
May 1, 2025
Dr. Rutland urges us not to read this book unless we are “old.” I’m 39 and glad I didn’t heed that warning. It’s hilarious with tidbits of wisdom for us all.
November 14, 2025
Keep on Keeping On
Dr. Mark Rutland is a grand storyteller. His funny stories make this book light hearted yet serious. I try wish to die young as old as possible.
Dr. Mark Rutland is a grand storyteller. His funny stories make this book light hearted yet serious. I try wish to die young as old as possible.
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