The Age Rebellion: Supercharge the Second Half of Your Life

by Lyndsey Simpson

INSTANT LONDON SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER" The Age Rebellion put words to something I have always felt but rarely heard said out that the second half of life is not for winding down. It is meant for building something that actually means something to you."―Richard Branson, adventurer, entrepreneur, and author

Rewrite the narrative of what it means to grow older with this practical, inspiring guide to finding an alternative to traditional retirement, from an age-diversity entrepreneur.

We have added 30 healthy years to life expectancy in the last century alone. Whether you're approaching retirement, navigating a career change, or simply wondering how to live a meaningful life in your later years, it's not just about planning―it’s about creating a life that defies expectations and maximizes the incredible potential of your most experienced years. 

The Age Rebellion offers an inspiring, action-oriented approach to breaking free from outdated tropes about growing older. This book empowers readers to reclaim control and revise the rules of what’s possible, with alternatives to traditional retirement that allow them to redesign their future, their way. A life of continued growth, productivity, and impact is possible―no matter your age.  

 

336 pages, Hardcover

Published May 12, 2026

Reviews

[Tanya]

Absolutely fantastic read, a must for anyone who wants to redesign how they work and live in their second half of their life.

[Joanna Laing]

Tone deaf in these hard economic times. Written from a very privileged position. Self aggrandising and really only for those of a similar ilk….those for whom networking is part of their lives, who are in positions of power and get headhunted and those that actually have access to ‘choice’, unlike the majority of the adults heading into retirement in the REAL world. Was massively disappointed. I expected more and I gained nothing from this book.

[Michelle Crecca]

Inspirational

I’ve read many books on Retirement. This book is the first that I’ve read that so clearly inspires one to “never retire” but to realign one’s work life in a way that reflects the things that they now value. The most helpful call-to-action that I have read on this topic.

[Matthew Ogborn]

Raw, funny, insightful and inspirational, I sought this book out after reading a Forbes article on empowering over 50 people and it more than lived up to the hype. She has a wonderful, no-nonsense way with words backed up by years of research. Packed full of gems you can immediately act on or put in place gradually, this book could also help younger people tackle loneliness as well.

[Tony S]

This book will make you reframe your whole idea of retirement. Should you retire? Should you retire and change careers from your present one? Should you do something else? As people live longer this is thought provoking and is an interesting read…..for example companies should be targeting those that are “older” as it is a growing market place.
An excellent read and highly recommended.

[Sara Goldenberg]

Common sense, in book form. Not bad but not helpful to me.