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I'm Now Called A Senior Stories from the Heart: There is Life After Retirement Find your Purpose and Laugh Out Loud.
You are still alive! Now what?Retirement not all it was cracked up to be?After being launched into earlier-than-wanted retirement, with the added bonus of a world pandemic, best-selling author Julie Sursok draws you right back into life.You will laugh out loud at her antics with her co-senior, Daryl.Profound and hilarious, dynamic and warm, I'm Now Called A Senior Stories from the Heart delves into the fragility of the fourth quarter during a world pandemic and delightfully provides a wonderful mix of funny experiences, heart-warming moments and practical positive suggestions for seniors who have lost their why. It gloriously motivates seniors to rediscover, reinvent, and repurpose their lives to find joy once again and achieve the best they can be.I'M NOW CALLED A SENIOR STORIES FROM THE HEART, covers it all.Be prepared to rollick through seniorhood and the perfect retirement.Read now you still have time."Scroll to the top and click the "buy now" button.
313 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 6, 2021
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October 12, 2021
Hit This One Out Of The Ball Park!
I thoroughly enjoyed Julie Sursok's first book and "I'm now Called a Senior Stories from the Heart" did not disappoint. For me, Julie's second book is next level. She truly has hit this one out of the ball park! As a senior myself, I appreciate Julie's ability to take every day simple "senior" situations and write about them with honesty, joy, appreciation, practicality and grit. Senior Sage at the end of each chapter gives extra food for thought. This is an inspiring and heartfelt read not just for seniors but all adults who enjoy stories about real life and the things that truly matter - family, focus, connection with others, purpose, peace and faith. A stellar read!
I thoroughly enjoyed Julie Sursok's first book and "I'm now Called a Senior Stories from the Heart" did not disappoint. For me, Julie's second book is next level. She truly has hit this one out of the ball park! As a senior myself, I appreciate Julie's ability to take every day simple "senior" situations and write about them with honesty, joy, appreciation, practicality and grit. Senior Sage at the end of each chapter gives extra food for thought. This is an inspiring and heartfelt read not just for seniors but all adults who enjoy stories about real life and the things that truly matter - family, focus, connection with others, purpose, peace and faith. A stellar read!
October 20, 2021
Hilariously funny!
As a senior who is reinventing myself, I was laughing all the way through Julie Sursok’s new book! From her bathroom stories to beach experiences it was easy to visualize everything she shares. My favorite of all her stories was about passwords. I remember when I was younger and my father was trying to learn how to
Use his computer. This scene was as accurate as can be and makes you laugh every line as you can see what’s coming next!
There is so much more! Every senior should read this book and all their kids and grandkids as it will give them a good feel for what seniors experience!
Excellent work Julie!
As a senior who is reinventing myself, I was laughing all the way through Julie Sursok’s new book! From her bathroom stories to beach experiences it was easy to visualize everything she shares. My favorite of all her stories was about passwords. I remember when I was younger and my father was trying to learn how to
Use his computer. This scene was as accurate as can be and makes you laugh every line as you can see what’s coming next!
There is so much more! Every senior should read this book and all their kids and grandkids as it will give them a good feel for what seniors experience!
Excellent work Julie!
November 19, 2021
As a senior myself, I have often asked myself some of the questions that are posed in this book. I was reading it in a very public place (a bus station and on a ferry) and when I laughed out loud at some of the stories, I think people thought I was crazy. I love the way that the author keeps what could be touchy situations light and interjects humour just when it is needed. Getting old is no picnic but it becomes more palatable after reading this gem. It should be recommended reading for all seniors and those who are not there yet, so they can plan.
February 20, 2022
Amazing read! I love how realtable this book is.
I am 37 and I purchased this book for my parents for a Christmas Present. They have not stopped laughing, telling us quotes from the book and telling us how the book has normalised their experiences, especially during the changes faced by isolation due to the pandemic.
They wanted my sisters and I to read it so we know how life is changing for them. I can not believe how much I learnt and now I have more empathy and care for my parents feelings and lifestyles. I can not recommend this book high enough!!!
I am 37 and I purchased this book for my parents for a Christmas Present. They have not stopped laughing, telling us quotes from the book and telling us how the book has normalised their experiences, especially during the changes faced by isolation due to the pandemic.
They wanted my sisters and I to read it so we know how life is changing for them. I can not believe how much I learnt and now I have more empathy and care for my parents feelings and lifestyles. I can not recommend this book high enough!!!
October 22, 2021
Julie has successfully written in a light hearted way about what could be a dreary time of life. She always sees the bright side of ageing and the less than glamorous features of this process, inevitable for all of us (if we are so lucky!) There are delightful anecdotes, all personal to her and her husband, yet we can identify with these stories and laugh. My personal favourite is the Valentine's Day gift and my husband's is the involuntary fart in the bank.
October 16, 2021
Insightful & Witty - a great read!
Author Sursok’s senior tales are full of candor, wit and insight on life’s many, often missed, lessons. I love “high humor”, and this book is full of it. Makes you stop and think. The chapter ending quotes and senior sage thoughts, alone, are worth the price of admission! Sit back, put your feet up, and enjoy!
Author Sursok’s senior tales are full of candor, wit and insight on life’s many, often missed, lessons. I love “high humor”, and this book is full of it. Makes you stop and think. The chapter ending quotes and senior sage thoughts, alone, are worth the price of admission! Sit back, put your feet up, and enjoy!
October 19, 2021
Laugh Out Loud Stories
Julie is an engaging writer; I was captivated from the beginning and read the book in two days. My favorite chapter is Transformers. I could not stop laughing. Aging can be distressing unless you read Julie's book. She will help you find the lighter side of aging. I loved it!
Julie is an engaging writer; I was captivated from the beginning and read the book in two days. My favorite chapter is Transformers. I could not stop laughing. Aging can be distressing unless you read Julie's book. She will help you find the lighter side of aging. I loved it!
October 8, 2021
What a great read.
Lots of fun stories and advice for all we Seniors.
Julie has revealed our secret fears and fun strategies for coping in our Senior years.
A book relevant to all Seniors and their many challenges.
Lots of fun stories and advice for all we Seniors.
Julie has revealed our secret fears and fun strategies for coping in our Senior years.
A book relevant to all Seniors and their many challenges.
October 11, 2021
Great sequel to her first book!!
I really enjoyed all the stories and especially loved the “Just a Thought” and “Sage Advice” at the end of each chapter. My absolute favorite section was the end though because it truly spoke to where I am at now….trying to create and accept and enjoy my “authentic” retirement/life!! I’m lucky to have an amazing life and co-senior on the journey with me and that should be my first thought every day!
I really enjoyed all the stories and especially loved the “Just a Thought” and “Sage Advice” at the end of each chapter. My absolute favorite section was the end though because it truly spoke to where I am at now….trying to create and accept and enjoy my “authentic” retirement/life!! I’m lucky to have an amazing life and co-senior on the journey with me and that should be my first thought every day!
November 4, 2021
A Delightful Book!
At 68 years of age, I too am a senior. But like Julie, I am okay with that. Aging is a privilege that not everyone gets to experience. I am glad Julie and I share the same kind of joy.
At 68 years of age, I too am a senior. But like Julie, I am okay with that. Aging is a privilege that not everyone gets to experience. I am glad Julie and I share the same kind of joy.
October 20, 2021
Brilliant
This writer will capture you from beginning to end. Witty and engaging, I couldn’t get enough.
I highly recommend this book for any age!
This writer will capture you from beginning to end. Witty and engaging, I couldn’t get enough.
I highly recommend this book for any age!
November 2, 2021
My review is 5 stars ,not 3!!!
February 21, 2022
Laughed, cried and enjoyed every page!
December 15, 2022
Funny light take on being a senior. Short essays that made laugh and think. Very enjoyable.
May 24, 2023
If you haven’t read this or her first book I’m now a senior wtf? You need to asap ! Lots of laugh out loud moments. Highly recommend!
October 18, 2021
interesting perspective on middle age
I liked the fresh perspective of middle age to senior hood. I think I appreciated the little quotes and conclusions at the end of each chapter the most. Sometimes was hard to connect the dots between the title of each chapter, the anecdote and the end of the chapter.
I liked the fresh perspective of middle age to senior hood. I think I appreciated the little quotes and conclusions at the end of each chapter the most. Sometimes was hard to connect the dots between the title of each chapter, the anecdote and the end of the chapter.
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