Refire! Don't Retire: Make the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life Hardcover – February 2, 2015

This is an amazing book because it changes your perspective. Like the book OUTLIERS by Malcom Gladwell that changed the way we understand success and how some people rise so far above his or her peers, REFIRE completely reframes the conversation about getting older. How we define what "retirement" means is very important to society. Indeed, this book should not be in the "aging" section, because the lessons here are important to anyone who sets goals, thinks about their future, and takes a pro-active approach to their lives. It should be read by anyone who has older family members, which is virtually everyone on the planet. Shaevitz and Blanchard have written an incredibly informative book that is immediately accessible and entertaining. I cannot recommend it enough. You won't want to put it down.

Bought this for my brother for his 60th birthday. He just lost his job, and was looking for some inspiration and direction. He has ADD and doesn't usually read much but he was at my house and enjoyed this book. It wasn't a long and strenuous read. He finished it which speaks to its import. He read parts of it to me. I think it motivated him to eat better, think more about a spiritual path and be ready for adventures ahead. This was a good gift for him.

I read a review in the local paper and it looked interesting. Self-help books are not my favorite reading material but I read this one cover to cover. It gave me a new perspective for living out the rest of my life in a positive way. It is aimed at those who have retired or are about to but could be used by anyone to improve the way you live life to the fullest.

I was really excited to get this book and thought it would provide true insight into this subject. It is okay, but nothing overwhelming or truly new. Basically tells of a fictitious couple who wants to change their life. In a nut shell, it tells you to change your thinking to be more spontaneous and get involved in things you would not normally do. Exercise and eat better. Take courses or do new things to expand your life. And focus on improving your spiritual awareness. That's about it. Hence the concept of the book: Refire emotionally, physically, intellectually, and spiritually. It is a very light, but ultimately boring read to tell you this.

The book makes you stop and think about the things you have always thought about but never did these things. It also makes you look at your spouse and ask her to participate. That is not easy. Then you have to execute your plan. This is the hardest part.Great book , easy read.

Ok for the money. Was not useful for teaching. Worth reading though.

Very good book. Definitely worth reading. Not only for people who retire or are before retirement but for all who want to have a full life and enjoy it

Easy read and insightfulBrings up some Obvious things we know we should do but for some reason don’t. Well worth the time to read will implement many things