Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You [Hardcover]

Foreword by Dorian Mintzer, Ph.D.

Introduction. Understanding the Experience of Retiring

Chapter 1. Retiring Takes Work: The Four Big Tasks

Chapter 2. Task 1: Deciding When and How to Retire

Chapter 3. Task 2: Detaching from Work

Chapter 4. Task 3: Building a Provisional Life Structure for Retirement

Chapter 5. Task 4: Consolidating a Stable Life Structure for Retirement

Chapter 6. The Role of Others in the Retirement Transition

Epilogue. Putting the Lessons to Work

Research Appendix

Notes

Acknowledgements

Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You is a revelation  the most insightful book about American retirement Ive ever encountered. Its masterful blend of rigorous science and deeply human stories will help anyone navigate their journey into lifes next chapter.

Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret; Drive; and When 

Retiring raises many questions, and this book is filled with answers. Based on extensive research, a team of experts has produced an informative, comprehensive look at how to leave work without losing your sense of place and purpose.

Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the podcast Re:Thinking

The word 'retirement' means different things to different people. This book is a must-read for anyone who is exploring and/or experiencing this next phase of life. This book brings to life rigorous research, based in peoples told sl)