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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 301
EAN: 9781586486341
ISBN: 1586486349
Label: PublicAffairs
Manufacturer: PublicAffairs
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: August 26, 2008
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Release Date: August 25, 2008
Studio: PublicAffairs
Features:- ISBN13: 9781586486341
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
In one of the most significant social trends of the new century, and the biggest transformation of the American workforce since the women’s movement, members of the baby boom generation are inventing a new phase of work.
Encore tells the stories of encore career pioneers who are not content, or affluent enough, to spend their next thirty years on a golf course. These men and women are moving beyond midlife careers yet refusing to phase out or fade away. As they search for a calling in the second half of life and focus on what matters most, these individuals stand to transform the nature of work in America. They also hold the potential to create a society that balances the joys and responsibilities of contribution across the generations—in other words, one that works better for all of us.
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The text seemed more of a hupe to encourage than a source of ideas and location of information on which to build possible sources of employment. The underlying message seemed to be, "buy my wonderful book." As one who has worked across five differen professional fields, I look on the acquisition of this book as a poor use of resources.
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Baby Boomers and beyond are not going away quietly. This book tells how the second half of life can be a vibrant experience. It's an excellent book to share, and pass on.
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The book was well written and presented interesting information but it was a lot like reading a textbook.
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Encore is an excellent review of the need and desire for older citizens to give of themselves to their communities and nation through the means of community service and "encore careers" after retirement. Many excellent examples of these endeavors are given in detail.
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Tabloid-style headlines have infected even mainstream magazines and newspapers in recent years. Articles about the coming "Social Security Disaster" vie for attention next to those on industry's inability to overcome the "Loss Of Baby Boomer Talent" or even fears that "Baby Boomers Will Retire Into Poverty." And these are not all the ravings of radio talk show hosts trying to build audience share. Experts like the Federal Reserve's Ben Bernanke and Alan Greenspan have aired similar views on occasion. ... Read More
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