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Book Synopsis: “Stimulating and inspiring. . . .” —Dr. Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace
Journalist William J. Kole, reluctant but newly minted member of AARP, explores the looming era of super-aging—incredibly longer lifespans overall, and eight times more centenarians by the year 2050—through the lens of past, present, and future life at ages 50, 65, 80, and on to 100-plus. What happens to all of us when 65 is merely a life half-lived?
By 2050, the world’s centenarian population—those aged 100 or more—will increase eightfold. Half of today’s 5-year-olds can expect to reach the same heights. It’s going to upend everything we thought we knew about health care, personal finance, retirement, politics, and more. Whether we’re 18 or 81, this tectonic demographic shift will affect us all. The Big 100 confronts readers with both the brightness and potential bleakness of a fate few of us thought possible. Journalist William Kole guides us on this journey into our future, an optimistic but sometimes fraught exploration of super-aging as the grandson of a centenarian.
Along the way, there are expert sources, like Dr. Jane Goodall, longevity expert Dr. Thomas Perls, Senator Elizabeth Warren, and even 101-year-old influencer and fashionista Iris Apfel; along with surprises, including the truth about those so-called “Blue Zones” everyone thinks are centenarian factories. (Spoiler alert: They’re not.) And there’s the troubling truth that those reaching extreme longevity tend to be overwhelmingly white, a product of what experts deem the “weathering theory”: the idea that the health of African Americans begins to deteriorate in early adulthood as a physical consequence of socio-economic disadvantages.
How long can we live? How long should we live? And what happens when 65 is merely a life half-lived? The Big 100 explores the most pressing questions of our super-aging future, and offers a glimpse of a reality that awaits us, our children, and our grandchildren.
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The Big 100: The New World of Super-Aging is an incredibly insightful and thought-provoking book that dives deep into the looming era of super-aging. With longer lifespans and a projected increase in centenarians by 2050, this book explores the implications of this demographic shift on various aspects of our lives. From health care and personal finance to retirement and politics, nothing will remain untouched by the effects of super-aging. This is a wake-up call for everyone, regardless of age, to understand and prepare for the future.
As the world's centenarian population is set to increase eightfold by 2050, it's crucial to grasp the magnitude of this change. The Big 100 presents both the optimistic possibilities and the potential challenges that come with living longer. Journalist William Kole, himself the grandson of a centenarian, leads us on a captivating journey into the future. With input from experts like Jane Goodall and Thomas Perls, this book blends scientific research with personal stories to paint a comprehensive picture of what lies ahead.
One surprising revelation in The Big 100 is the debunking of the myth surrounding so-called "Blue Zones" that are believed to be centenarian factories. Kole reveals that these zones do not actually hold the secret to longevity. Instead, the book explores the socio-economic factors that contribute to extreme longevity, shedding light on the disparity between racial groups. By addressing these issues head-on, The Big 100 challenges our notions of aging and raises critical questions about the future.
Now is the time to confront the tough questions: How long can we live? How long should we live? The Big 100 offers a compelling exploration of these pressing topics and provides invaluable insights into the super-aging future that awaits us all. Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey into the unknown. Click here to get your copy now and start preparing for the realities of a new era of longevity.
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