50plus Northwest Authors and books for seniors Baby Boomers

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Author finds deeper spirituality away from the church

Through narrative, stories and poetry, Kennedy describes how the act of leaving the Church helped him create a transforming and transcending existence he never dreamed possible.

Book Fired at 50 Job search tips for executives over 50

Job loss. An all too common occurrence in this economy, but for the thousands of executives age fifty and older who are either out of work or concerned they soon may lose their jobs, it is downright terrifying and often no fault of their own

Book Get Dare from here

50 is the new 40, and 40 is the new 30, so what are you going to do about it? At a time when many women are facing life changes such as career burnout, job displacement or an empty nest, the reality is there has never been a better time to dare to do more!

Aging Is a Full Time Job

Friedman writes about feelings, self-esteem, aging, wishes, loneliness, endings, worrying, gratitude, family changes and more. With the goal of guiding readers to improve their lives, she discovered writing is healing and that everyone can write!

100 Best retirement towns

100 Best Retirement Towns, a new guide from the editors at Topretirements, makes finding your dream retirement destination easier and more fun. You’ll find unique helpful, fact-filled reviews of 100 great towns from a retirement standpoint

BLAST FROM YOUR PAST!

Blast from Your Past! the series, pays tribute to the men and women of the Golden Era of Rock & Roll Radio who rocked our world!

Caregiver shares Alzheimer’s knowledge

Before writing “Through My Eyes” Shirley Anne Clayton spent 24 hours a day for five years caring for Alzheimer and dementia patients. Clayton shares the experiences and knowledge she gained working with these people in her new book.

Self Help Author outlines personal therapeutic journey

Stephen McCourt encourages readers to overcome their emotional problems in a humorous yet respectful guide to finding health and happiness. The guide is the true story of McCourt’s two-year journey to recover from a life-long struggle with anxiety and depression

Guide assists with solid retirement plan that lasts multiple lifetimes

Some questions addressed by Stancil are: Are you ready for retirement? Do you have a plan in place to ensure your income lasts for the rest of your life? Do you know what a stretch IRA is or how to secure a lasting legacy for your family?

Love over 60 burns just as bright

Here is a true story of two people who recently found each other in their early 60s and took big risks to be together. Given their ages, their motto became “no green bananas” and they truly lived it.

Jewish woman’s captivating story of fleeing

Margo Young wrote her memoir, A Voyage Through Time, to share her unique voyage from leaving Hamburg, Germany at the age of 18 by herself and arriving in New York by boat towards the end of the Great Depression, facing an uncertain future

A Good Goodbye sheds light on funeral planning

A Good Goodbye, a new book by Gail Rubin, brings light to a dark subject: from cremation to caskets, obituaries to obesity, religions to receptions. It illuminates how people can avoid stress at a time of grief, reduce family conflict, save thousands of dollars and create a meaningful, memorable send-off