Radical Retirement: The Reinvention of Self After Work

Most retirement books advocate for a soft and safe landing into retirement. Radical Retirement awakens a sense of excitement about reinventing your sense of self and stepping out into a new time in your life, which might not follow what you had previously thought or what others had thought for you.

Taking stock of one’s life upon retirement is daunting. Regret for lost opportunities, an awareness of unfulfilled goals, a nostalgia for happier times, and the inquiry into human purpose can feel...