Not Dead Yet: Rebooting Your Life after 50

by Barbara Ballinger, Margaret Crane, Jesse Kornbluth (Foreword)

Two long-time, seventy-something writing partners share how they and other aging boomers can navigate this new stage of their lives with optimism, energy, humor, honesty, and empathy. It’s a gift to reach old age and to arrive there well and ready for more years. The two authors of Not Dead Yet find that it’s time now to tidy-up their lives—to live fully in the moment with less clutter, better planning, and to free themselves to travel more, read, work, volunteer, and enjoy grown children and grandchildren. These later years bring challenges but also the advantage of wisdom about their minds and bodies. Not Dead Yet is the one book that brings home all the challenges in witty, meaty chapters that provide realistic solutions through the experiences of its two female septuagenarian authors, as well as through those of other boomer women and men of varying incomes, religions, ethnicities, and locations. From sex and dating to travel and volunteer work, writers Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane, who faced becoming single in their last book, Suddenly Single After 50, now cope with the older decades by employing the same humor, honest storytelling, empathy, and energy. Their conclusions reflect a firm resolve that there is much life yet to be lived. Giving hope, guidance, and optimism to readers, they provide affirmation for anyone hoping to clear the hurdles and live life fully, presently, and with an eye toward fulfillment and wellness.

Genres: Nonfiction

224 pages, Hardcover

Published August 11, 2021

Reviews

[Stacey Adams · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't think the title of this book tells what you'll find in its pages. It didn't seem to be so much about rebooting your life after 50 as it was about other things people go through as they age. I thought it was going to be more uplifting....but it was more depressing instead. I understand the concepts....accept that there are things you can't do anymore...but the authors' approach seemed to be give into old age. I did learn a few tips and liked the way they were presented in a bullet list form. Writing about finances and health care proxy's isn't rebooting to me....that's different. I think rebooting should be about what to do with your new found time...what to do during the day, how to find like minded people, how to fill the time when you're alone without feeling lonely....that to me is more what rebooting should be. So I struggled with this book....it just wasn't what I expected.... or wanted it to be I guess. But if you're looking for a little info on different aspects of aging it may be good for you.

[Susan Scribner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of practical advice about living your best life in your 60's, 70's and beyond, targeted primarily to single women. Nice mix of personal anecdotes from the authors' own experiences and research from the field of aging. The book's most important message is that joy and growth are possible at any age, despite physical limitations, friend/family losses, and the other challenges.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

First of all, great title!
I enjoyed this book, knowing that the authors were women who have been through it all. It's practical, amusing, and works as a reference book as well. I think we'll be seeing more and more books along these lines and this one is a good model of the genre.

[Cody · Rating 1 out of 5]

Retitle "After 70" and this book might find the right audience. I am certainly not it!