Fables For 55 +: Why 55 ?

.What's so special about 55? Some people have baseless physical concerns at around age 40, and others may be compelled to alter their financial situation at 65. But age 55? What's to worry? Many people are at the peak of their careers at 55, while most people are trying to just hang in there and move along. Then why a book for the 55 and over crowd? Well, the title to this volume is perhaps misleading; these stories can hopefully be enjoyed by anyone. They are about the odd and unexpected events that particularly affect ordinary individuals moving into senior years.

Let’s not confuse the number 55 with ideas about retirement. The author first retired long ago from a law practice in Pennsylvania. Then a thirty-five year stint in international banking produced a second career rest. He added several more notches to his resume doing investigative work in South America for an international consulting firm, producing a third sort of retirement. Now he claims to be a writer - which could result in a forth.....what? While a rather unconventional career, it seems to be proof of the subliminal thesis of this book - that there is no such thing as retirement.