The Power Years: A User's Guide to the Rest of Your Life
Contents
1. Dychtwald Ken and Daniel L Kadlec The Power Years A User s Guide to the Rest of Your Life Hoboken John Wiley amp Sons 2005 Book Review by Judy Lang of First Baptist Church Vancouver In an earlier book Age Wave Dychtwald warned of societal meltdown under the weight of aging Boomers claiming Social Security and health care benefits In this book Dychtwald and Kadlec focus instead on personal fulfillment in midlife and beyond They speak of career liberation deeper relationships and financial freedom But they also ask What will be your mission and your legacy Will you make a mark or fade into a meaningless Gerassic Park of unending play and self absorption They champion volunteering and provide many examples and resources to connect midlife adults with service opportunities In contrast to Marc Freedman s books however Dychtwald and Kadlec focus most on encouraging individuals to seek their own fulfillment even if that comes through serving others