This book is a blend of warmth and science, exploring the implications of living longer on all aspects of our lives, including working, socialising, saving, lifelong learning, motivation and dispatching regrets. The author draws on the experience of four generations in her own family to approach the topic in a very real, down to earth and fun way.
Will ageism get worse in the post pandemic workplace?
"The difficulty now for older workers is that they will be competing for jobs (or trying to remain in the ones they have) at a time of mass unemployment" - quote in FT article (May 28th 2020) which discusses the potential employment challenge post covid-19 pandemic
"The difficulty now for older workers is that they will be competing for jobs (or trying to remain in the ones they have) at a time of mass unemployment" - quote in FT article (May 28th 2020) which discusses the potential employment challenge post covid-19 pandemic
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From People Management
"Older workers are the fastest growing segment of labour forces around the world, and Covid-19 has a disproportionate effect on older people. In this article we examine the short and long term implications for older workers" People Management, produced on behalf of the CIPD March 2020 |
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From OECD
A Special Edition of NROLL was printed for guests of the OECD, International Service for Remunerations and Pensions (ISRP) Conference in April 2016. "I read your book and thought it was brilliant - I wanted every conference delegate to get a copy." MM - Actuary, OECD |
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Interview with Anne Diamond, BBC
"I'm going to have to make this my bible. We're all going to have to read this book!" |
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From the foreword by Baroness Ros Altmann CBE, Minister of State for Pensions, UK
"The author of this excellent book was part of the Business Task Force that I established during my time as the Government's Business Champion for Older Workers. This achieved success in highlighting the importance of working longer and the benefits to individuals, business and the economy. It is encouraging that the message appears to be getting through.. However, there is still more we can all be doing as this book shows" |
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From Deborah Gale Ageing Aficionados
"I think Yvonne Sonsino's non-threatening guide to taking control of your life, is a valid crie de couer. It is instructive, informative and - pause for effect - it has a heart! Rare achievement and I hope it catches fire. I enjoyed the book in its entirety" |
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From Dr Lesley Trenner Change Coach
"Fantastic and stuffed full of useful information! Really nice combination of human interest and factual info" |
Top Customer Reviews from Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Will you live to be 100?
By Exceedus1 on 18 Dec. 2015
Verified Purchase
This book deserves to be a best-seller. It is challenging and informative. The data are compelling and needs to be taken seriously by individuals, companies and government. Action is needed to make sure we all fully understand the impact of an ageing population, whether it wishes to retire or remain in / return to the workplace. Stark choices need to be made and this book leaves no stone unturned (apologies for cliché). We simply cannot continue to maintain the status quo or we will all be down the dustpipe!!
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
By MB on 3 Feb. 2016
Verified Purchase
Essential reading for employers and for anyone who is interested in living well in older age.
5.0 out of 5 stars Never stop learning like a 4 year old! 6 Jan. 2016
By Elizabeth Isele, Founder, Senior Entrepreneurship Works - Published on Amazon.com
This is an exceptional book for an unprecedented time. Never before in the history of humankind have we had this gift of (on average) an additional 20-30 years of longevity. Sonsino's book is not only a how-to guide to "survive your longer life" but, even more, a how-to guide to thrive in your additional years. Her new rules apply to living, working, learning and leaving a legacy. The book is tremendously accessible as it is written in a warm and personal manner, even rich with anecdotes and humor which immediately engage the reader. That being said, this is not a personal manifesto; the book is a professional piece of work supported with a wealth of timely research data depicted in figures and tables. Sonsino provides a reality check for all of us when she asserts "we will be working longer." Few are prepared to financially underwrite so many additional years that might have been part of a traditional retirement. She describes how the roles and responsibilities in this life-work revolution rest with governments and employers, as well as individual employees. Last but far from least, Sonsino's guide is inspiring. How exciting to think that our career is no longer just a single bell curve but is replete with new opportunities which she points out changes the old career bell curve to a "camel's hump." Sonsino provides tips for how to optimize new work opportunities and notes that key to creating a longer-life strategy is "To never stop learning like a 4 year old!"
5.0 out of 5 stars Will you live to be 100?
By Exceedus1 on 18 Dec. 2015
Verified Purchase
This book deserves to be a best-seller. It is challenging and informative. The data are compelling and needs to be taken seriously by individuals, companies and government. Action is needed to make sure we all fully understand the impact of an ageing population, whether it wishes to retire or remain in / return to the workplace. Stark choices need to be made and this book leaves no stone unturned (apologies for cliché). We simply cannot continue to maintain the status quo or we will all be down the dustpipe!!
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
By MB on 3 Feb. 2016
Verified Purchase
Essential reading for employers and for anyone who is interested in living well in older age.
5.0 out of 5 stars Never stop learning like a 4 year old! 6 Jan. 2016
By Elizabeth Isele, Founder, Senior Entrepreneurship Works - Published on Amazon.com
This is an exceptional book for an unprecedented time. Never before in the history of humankind have we had this gift of (on average) an additional 20-30 years of longevity. Sonsino's book is not only a how-to guide to "survive your longer life" but, even more, a how-to guide to thrive in your additional years. Her new rules apply to living, working, learning and leaving a legacy. The book is tremendously accessible as it is written in a warm and personal manner, even rich with anecdotes and humor which immediately engage the reader. That being said, this is not a personal manifesto; the book is a professional piece of work supported with a wealth of timely research data depicted in figures and tables. Sonsino provides a reality check for all of us when she asserts "we will be working longer." Few are prepared to financially underwrite so many additional years that might have been part of a traditional retirement. She describes how the roles and responsibilities in this life-work revolution rest with governments and employers, as well as individual employees. Last but far from least, Sonsino's guide is inspiring. How exciting to think that our career is no longer just a single bell curve but is replete with new opportunities which she points out changes the old career bell curve to a "camel's hump." Sonsino provides tips for how to optimize new work opportunities and notes that key to creating a longer-life strategy is "To never stop learning like a 4 year old!"