Reading & Resources

Books

Bridges, W. Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes. Addison-Wesley, 1980.
Cohen, G. D. The Creative Age: Awakening Human Potential in the Second Half of Life. Avon Books, 2000.
Crowley, C., & Lodge, H. Younger Next Year: A Guide to Living Like 50 Until You’re 80 and Beyond. Workman Press, 2004.
Dychtwald, K., & Kadlec, D. J. The Power Years. Wiley & Sons, 2005.
Dyer, W. W. Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling. Hay House, 2006.
Erikson, E. H. Identity and the Life Cycle. Norton, 1980.
Everett, M. Making a Living While Making a Difference: A Guide to Careers with Conscience. New Society Publishers, 1999.
Fisher, R., & Ury, W. Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In. Penguin, 1991.
Freedman, M. Encore: Finding Work That Matters in the Second Half of Life. Public Affairs, 2007.
Freedman, M. Prime Time: How Baby Boomers Will Revolutionize Retirement & Transform America. Public Affairs, 1999.
Hudson, F. M., & McLean, P. D. LifeLaunch: A Passionate Guide to the Rest of Your Life. Hudson Press, 2000.
Ibarra, H. Working Identity. Harvard Business School Press, 2003.
Levine, S. B. Inventing the Rest of Our Lives: Women in Second Adulthood. Viking, 2005.
Myers, D. G. The Pursuit of Happiness. William Morrow, 1992.
Raynolds, J. The Halo Effect: How Volunteering Can Lead to a More Fulfilling Life & Better Career. Golden Books, 1998.
Rogers, S., and Makonnen, R. The Entrepreneur’s Guide: Wealth Creation Techniques for Growing a Business. McGraw-Hill, 2003.
Sachs, J. D. The End of Poverty. Penguin, 2005.
Sadler, W. The Third Age: Six Principles of Growth and Renewal After Forty. Perseus, 2000.
Sedlar, J., and Miners, R. Don’t Retire, Rewire! Alpha Books, 2003.
Seligman, M. Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Life. Pocket Books, 1992.
Stone, M., & Stone, H. Too Young to Retire: 101 Ways to Start the Rest of Life. Plume, 2004.
Thurow, L. Fortune Favors the Bold. Harper Business, 2003.
Trafford, A. My Time: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life. Basic Books, 2004.
Vaillant, George E. Aging Well. Little, Brown, 2002.
Zander, R. S., and Zander, B. The Art of Possibility. Harvard Business School Press, 2000.

Websites
General Research/Resources

The Life Planning Network
AgeLab (MIT)
Center on Aging & Work (Boston College)
Boomers!
American Creativity Association
BoardSource
SCORE (Small Business)
Sensible Financial Planning
National Association of Corporate Directors
Omidyar Network (philanthropic investment)
Public Policy Institute of California

Volunteer/Service Programs

Bridgestar (nonprofit consulting network)
Civic Ventures
Encore
AmeriCorps
Habitat for Humanity
MENTOR
Executive Service Corps Affiliate Network
International Executive Service Corps
Senior Lawyers Project
Idealist/Action Without Borders
Experience Corps
Global Volunteers
Peace Corps
Senior Corps
USA Freedom Corps
WorldTeach

     
 

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