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Boomers
and Beyond:
RX for the Golden Years
by Heidemarie Rowe, RN
One can find a plethora of books out there that deal
with the golden years. Some will insist this winter of
our lives isn’t so golden at all, and many such
publications are more a manual of survival. Mrs. Rowe,
in her own distinctive way, brings back the luster, a
luster comparable to diamonds sparkling on our winter’s
snow at sunrise.
The author invites us to join her on an adventure of
prospecting for those illusive golden nuggets. She
begins with a bit of humor, and then entices us into a
mood of introspection through a brief look at life’s
reality. A reality that is not so much a grand
discovery, but one many refuse to actually consider
seriously until it’s staring them, starkly, in the face
from the morning mirror. And without the proper mental
attire for the, what seems sudden, change of seasons.
Mrs. Rowe’s Boomers and Beyond stands out among its
published peers in the inspirational way these ensuing
winter storms can be approached. Employing a delightful
mix of topics and ideas, personal sharing and faith, and
her own experience as a nurse, she offers new and
different ways of thinking about things. Living each day
to the fullest, having and following dreams, and
greeting each moment with the kind of zest appropriate
until the last breath is drawn, is right up my own
alley. Obviously, we have to face the winter’s
limitations thrust upon us, but regardless of the
extent, we can still anticipate the gentle touch of a
loved one, the fragrance of a flower, or a bird song
until we depart on the journey beyond.
What lends to the book’s rather unique appeal is that
it isn’t limited to the more elderly, but purports a
basic philosophy that can be, perhaps should be, applied
at any age—a simple but profound philosophy that
embraces the power of positive thinking, never giving
up, trying something new, and practicing the golden rule
(no pun intended). In addition to the useful information
on options in the medical and professional realms, it
closes with a wonderful list of sources for follow-up,
including professional publications, addresses, and
phone numbers where available.
Thanks for a more broadened perspective, Mrs. Rowe,
and I now find myself looking out the window with a hint
of anticipation at seeing a snow cloud. And its attached
rainbow, of course.
For more information or to purchase the book, go to
The Peppertree Press website at:
www.peppertreepublishing.com,
www.amazon.com,
www.borders.com,
www.barnesandnoble.com, or
www.booksamillion.com.
Book
Review
by:
Susan Haley
Susan Haley is the author of Rainy Day People and
Fibers in the Web, and a facilitator for the Sarasota
chapter of the Florida Writers Association.
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