Why was it written?

“Don’t Just Retire – Live It, Love It!” by Richard Atkinson was written as a personal guide to assist pre-retirees in the transition to a successful retirement.

As a human resources specialist with over 35 years experience, Richard has observed thousands of people who retire from active lives only to take on inactive existences. The negative consequences from not having a carefully thought out retirement plan can be and usually is, devastating.

In his book, Richard addresses many often ignored topics such as how to spend time well, how to deal with the change from employment to retirement, the importance of building a health and wellness strategy, how to find and use a retirement mentor and many other important and life-forming subjects.

There are many books on retirement available however, most primarily focus on money. “Don’t Just Retire – Live It, Love It!” encapsulates a reader’s daily life, thoughts and emotions in an entertaining and uplifting manner. If you’re planning for retirement or know someone who is, then this is the book for you.