Longevity Nation - by Michael Clinton (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Discover how individuals and institutions are redefining the second half of life through science, reinvention, and purpose, proving that living a centenarian life is no longer a distant dream--it's today's reality with the New Longevity Movement.

As more people live into their eighties, nineties, and even hundreds, traditional models of aging no longer apply--and a bold new road map is emerging. Longevity Nation takes us to the front lines of the New Longevity Movement, giving us the tools and insights we need to radically reshape the second half of life in happier, healthier ways.

With insights from the Standford Center on Longevity and its groundbreaking New Map of Life, L'Oréal's "All Generations" workforce strategy, and Singapore's incentives for hiring over-fifty-five workers, this book integrates global cutting-edge research across functional health, financial security, and lifelong learning--revealing what's happening now and what's coming next.

From business and wealth to fitness and relationships, this practical guide spotlights innovators, experts, and everyday individuals who are redefining what it means to thrive later in life. Aimed at readers forty and up, Longevity Nation is an inspiring manifesto for a generation ready to reimagine aging--and live with more purpose, vitality, wellness, and vision than ever before.

Review Quotes

"Michael Clinton stands at the vanguard of a new social movement: longevity. He is both a leader of, and evangelist for, those roaring into the second half of their lives. Through his work, he's discovered the men and women who are foundational to the movement. And in Longevity Nation, he introduces us to them, revealing in fascinating detail how these people are reshaping our future lives. Long after you've finished the book, you'll still be thinking about their bold ideas. They will leave you reassured and inspired."--Michael Sebastian, Editor in Chief of Esquire

"Michael Clinton masterfully weaves together stories from visionary entrepreneurs, researchers, and communities who are turning demographic challenges into breakthrough opportunities, revealing how forward-thinking leaders are building infrastructure for a world where living to 100 becomes the norm. For anyone seeking to understand and capitalize on the most significant societal shift of our time, Longevity Nation is essential reading."--Laura L. Carstensen, PhD, professor of psychology, Fairleigh S. Dickinson Jr. professor in public policy, and founding director, Stanford Center on Longevity

About the Author

Michael Clinton is the former president and publishing director of Hearst Magazines and is currently special media advisor to the Hearst Corporation's CEO. He is also an author and photographer who believes that everyone should strive to live their fullest life possible--especially in the second half of life. A regular columnist for Men's Health, his work has also been featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, Esquire, Elle, and on CBS Mornings, among others. Michael has traveled through over a hundred countries, has run marathons on seven continents, is a private pilot, part owner of a vineyard in Argentina, has started a nonprofit foundation, holds two master's degrees, and still has a long list of life experiences that he plans to tackle. He resides in New York and Santa Fe, New Mexico.