Ask Me Again in Five Minutes: How to Age Like You Mean It: 50 Humorous ways to look at the mysteries, mishaps, and quiet joys of modern middle-aged manhood.

by Peter Barker

Middle age doesn’t come with a manual—but this book is the next best thing.

If you’re looking for the perfect present for the man who insists he “doesn’t need anything,” Ask Me Again in 5 How to Age Like You Mean It is it. For anyone who’s ever said, “Hang on, it’ll come to me in a minute,” this is the book that understands.
With 50 witty reflections on the quirks and surprises of life after 50—like why your back now predicts the weather or how the shed has become a sanctuary—Peter Barker serves up laughs, honesty, and a little wisdom
Inside, you’ll funny takes on the everyday realities of agingReflections on friendship, memory, naps, and meaningA thoughtful, entertaining gift for men over 50Perfect for birthdays, Father’s Day, anniversaries, Christmas—or just becauseWhether it’s for your husband, dad, brother, or friend, this book is a reminder that getting older is a little easier—and a lot funnier—when you can laugh about it.

222 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 25, 2025