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The Freedom Years is an up-beat and humorous look at some of the challenges and opportunities presented as you move from work to retirement. Most people don't give much thought to how they'll adjust and don't have a clue what's going to hit them, but this witty and inspirational guide is all you need to convince you that the best is yet to come. About The Author Michael Shea holds a PhD in economics. A former diplomat who was seconded to the UK Cabinet Office, he served in Africa, Germany, Romania and New York before becoming Press Secretary to Her Majesty the Queen. He has chaired many public sector organisations and commercial companies, and still sits on numerous boards. All of which has formed an admirable preparation for his active non-retirement, which he also spends as a writer of novels and non-fiction, as a consultant, and as a popular public speaker. Table Of Contents Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Prime Time Planning. 2. Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics. 3. Cresting the Age Wave. 4. Switchover Tactics. 5. Death to Ageism. 6. Been There, Done That. 7. Ditching the Downside. 8. Twinges at the Hinges. 9. Bonfire on the Cardigans. 10. Topical Tactical Tips. 11. Getting On with Getting On. 12. Use It or Lose It. Conclusion: Signposts to the Future.