New Release by Author Mary Lou Parks Delves Into Boomer Expectations for Retirement, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
Taking the “E” Ride through the Golden Years, published by Dog Ear Publishing, takes a look at the issues facing Baby Boomers, such as retirement, and aims to bring readers to a better understanding of the events and concerns in the world of aging.
Lompoc, CA, April 28, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Baby Boomers, children born after their fathers came home from serving in World War II, have always wanted more, including better retirement than their parents. Author Mary Lou Parks relates tales of her grandparents, who didn’t expect to retire because they didn’t expect to live much past age 50. Her parents didn’t have high expectations of retirement either. But things have changed. Can Boomers’ expectations become a reality as the nation continues to struggle with the economic downturn and ever-increasing health-care costs?
Taking the “E” Ride through the Golden Years, published by Dog Ear Publishing, takes a look at these issues and aims to bring readers to a better understanding of the events and concerns in the world of aging. In 1900, the United States had 3 million people older than 65. By 2030, that number is expected to rise to 71 million – almost 20 percent of the population. Parks asks how we are going to sustain the “golden years” that are endless, with scientists predicting that Boomers and those who follow could live to be 125 to 140 years old? And should we even want to? In making her case, Parks weaves anecdotes from her personal life and professional knowledge as a registered nurse and gerontologist into events in our nation’s history, from the passing of the Social Security Act in 1935 to current discussion of health-care reform.
Parks compares retirement to an “E” ride, referring to a time when Disneyland’s admission tickets included coupons for rides. Everyone wanted to go on the “E” rides, and we still do – including the ride of retirement. She questions whether that’s the right thing for our nation and its residents. If we create more realistic expectations, will that result in greater happiness for everyone? Can our expectations be met or are we at the point of no return? If you’re caught up in the debate of health-care reform, are caring for an older relative or are facing retirement yourself, take a ride with Parks and learn about ways to cope when things aren’t so “golden” as you grow older.
This is the second books for Parks, who also wrote the novel “O Lord Have Mercy!: Finding Our Way as Student Nurses in the 1950s.”
For more information, visit http://www.marylouparks.com/.
Taking the “E” Ride through the Golden Years
Mary Lou Parks
Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 978-160844-293-5 134 pages US
Available at Ingram, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and fine bookstores everywhere
About Dog Ear Publishing, LLC Dog Ear Publishing offers completely customized self-publishing services for independent authors. We provide cost-effective, fast, and highly profitable services to publish and distribute independently published books. Our book publishing and distribution services reach worldwide. Dog Ear authors retain all rights and complete creative control throughout the entire self-publishing process. Self-publishing services are available globally at www.dogearpublishing.net and from our offices in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Dog Ear Publishing – self-publishing that actually makes sense.
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Taking the “E” Ride through the Golden Years, published by Dog Ear Publishing, takes a look at these issues and aims to bring readers to a better understanding of the events and concerns in the world of aging. In 1900, the United States had 3 million people older than 65. By 2030, that number is expected to rise to 71 million – almost 20 percent of the population. Parks asks how we are going to sustain the “golden years” that are endless, with scientists predicting that Boomers and those who follow could live to be 125 to 140 years old? And should we even want to? In making her case, Parks weaves anecdotes from her personal life and professional knowledge as a registered nurse and gerontologist into events in our nation’s history, from the passing of the Social Security Act in 1935 to current discussion of health-care reform.
Parks compares retirement to an “E” ride, referring to a time when Disneyland’s admission tickets included coupons for rides. Everyone wanted to go on the “E” rides, and we still do – including the ride of retirement. She questions whether that’s the right thing for our nation and its residents. If we create more realistic expectations, will that result in greater happiness for everyone? Can our expectations be met or are we at the point of no return? If you’re caught up in the debate of health-care reform, are caring for an older relative or are facing retirement yourself, take a ride with Parks and learn about ways to cope when things aren’t so “golden” as you grow older.
This is the second books for Parks, who also wrote the novel “O Lord Have Mercy!: Finding Our Way as Student Nurses in the 1950s.”
For more information, visit http://www.marylouparks.com/.
Taking the “E” Ride through the Golden Years
Mary Lou Parks
Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 978-160844-293-5 134 pages US
Available at Ingram, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and fine bookstores everywhere
About Dog Ear Publishing, LLC Dog Ear Publishing offers completely customized self-publishing services for independent authors. We provide cost-effective, fast, and highly profitable services to publish and distribute independently published books. Our book publishing and distribution services reach worldwide. Dog Ear authors retain all rights and complete creative control throughout the entire self-publishing process. Self-publishing services are available globally at www.dogearpublishing.net and from our offices in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Dog Ear Publishing – self-publishing that actually makes sense.
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