4.5 stars, rounded up to 5: a highly informative and heartfelt plea to older adults to take up the cause of investing the second half of their lives to building relationships with younger generations, for the good of all concerned. To be frank, I was predisposed to appreciate this book because of my personal involvement in promoting intergenerational connections and cogenerational leadership. Here’s what I did not expect: Marc Freedman makes his case by speaking from his heart, drawing on his deep relationships with older mentors and innovators who have worked to turn back the tide of age segregation in communities around the world. This is not a quick fix, self-help guide. It is a testimony, told with passion and vulnerability, that speaks to all of us to step up and act while we have the time to do so. Very Highly Recommended

This book is written primarily for people 50+, but (as a millennial) I find great comfort in Marc’s words. Our life’s work and purpose doesn’t end with our youth; in fact, our most important roles await us later in life.