Retirement for Two

by Maryanne Vandervelde

Book Overview

In Retirement for Two, psychologist Maryanne Vandervelde, author of the breakthrough book The Changing Life of the Corporate Wife, and human resources consultant, picks up where the standard retirement guides leave off. Vandervelde helps spouses-- nearing or already in retirement--confront, with honesty, respect, and humour, the conflicts and adjustments unique at this stage of life. Vandervelde doesn't give tax or estate planning, or 401K advice;...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553382756
• ISBN13: 9780553382754
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent

Excellent summary of little discussed topic that will become more important as the dynamic psychology between coupes changes as they age. People are living 20-40 years longer than they expected, and society has not prepared to deal with this extended life. Not only are their financial pressures,boredom loneliness, illness, death and other challenges but retirement itself produces profound changes in an individual's self perceptions that affect his/her relationships with others expecially the spouse. James I. Ausman, MD, PhD Executive Producer "The Leading Gen"- "What will you do with the rest of your life?" Public Television Series, Fall 2009