It was indeed a pleasure and a delight to read and review the book titled – “SBOP Living for life After 55/60, by Sanjay Runwal. I must complement Sanjay for an excellent job in presenting a very complex subject of life after retirement in a very simple language, well thought-out, structured presentation. The subject, “Life after retirement” is considered to be highly abstract and subjective and difficult to generalize and organize. The book is easy to read and comprehend.
In the current environment, there are very few books that could claim to be a comprehensive guide to senior citizens to prepare for a retirement. As a result, most people enter into retirement life unprepared. Many suffer shock and undergo a difficult period to tackle challenges that engulf their life. Sanjay explains that if one prepares well for the post 55/60 life, it could turn out to be highly rewarding “senior living” for the individual as well as the family.
I strongly feel that the book could be an excellent foundation for a two-day workshop on preparation for life after 55/60. The book not only forms the basis of the workshop but could also form a reference guide to navigate key decisions and complex situations. Although the contents are the same, the take-aways for each participant would be different based on their situations and conditions.
What makes this book very special and convincing is that Sanjay takes his own experiences as examples. This makes it very convincing and impactful. At times I feel that this book is a combination of guide for senior living as well as an autobiography of Dr. Sanjay Runwal. It clearly describes the transformation of Sanjay from a regular human to a wise man, full of wisdom. It is a path for a pleasant and rewarding future.
Book states that the transition from a regular life to a retirement ready life is quite dramatic and one must take time out to properly prepare for it for best results. Although the transition could involve certain spiritual practices, the author has cleverly stayed away from any religious or spiritual practices or advice. The book appears to be simple to understand and it will take some time to implement it. Repeated reference to the book will be required for the best results. I assure you that each reader who implements this book in their senior life will be wiser with superior wisdom to face life and its challenges. I strongly recommend reading this book to all senior citizens as well as people nearing 55/60 age, for a better tomorrow.