I expected an overview of trends in superaging, I am a marketing consultant to the older adult market. This book, however, is a how to rather for those who are over 60 and looking to maximise it. It is broken into seven simple components -Attitude, Awareness, Activity, Autonomy, Achievement, Attachment, and Avoidance -and nothing is done in much depth but it is a different approach to the general one of aging and I think that is positive. It is good to see the conversation changing.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC.

"SuperAging: Getting Older Without Getting Old" by David Cravit and Larry Wolf is a thought-provoking exploration of aging in the modern world. The book challenges the traditional narrative of aging as a decline, offering instead a vision of later life filled with potential for growth, productivity, and fulfillment.

The authors present a compelling case for what they term "SuperAging," a stage of life where individuals, free from the constraints of earlier life stages, can pursue their passions with vigor and autonomy. The book is structured around seven key components—Attitude, Awareness, Activity, Autonomy, Achievement, Attachment, and Avoidance—which serve as a framework for readers to reassess their own perceptions of aging and to embrace the opportunities it presents.

Cravit and Wolf's writing is both accessible and engaging, blending scientific research with practical advice. They provide actionable strategies for readers to take control of their health, finances, and social lives, emphasizing the importance of staying active and connected.

One of the book's strengths is its optimistic yet realistic tone. The authors do not shy away from the challenges of aging but encourage readers to confront these obstacles with a proactive mindset. They advocate for a cultural shift in how society views older individuals—not as burdens, but as valuable contributors with a wealth of experience.

"SuperAging" is an essential read for anyone looking to approach their later years with confidence and purpose. It serves as a guidebook for navigating the uncharted waters of extended life expectancy, offering a blueprint for a fulfilling and vibrant third act of life.

Getting older without getting old.
This comprehensive and well-written book challenges anyone to rethink their concept of aging.
Move away from a negative and defeatist Default Aging mindset toward an empowered Super Aging period in life.
Attitude, awareness, activity, accomplishment, autonomy, attractiveness and the avoidance of negative factors are covered in depth, with practical tools and action plans.
I particularly enjoyed Chapter 3. Awareness and the drive for personal development, self-education and learning.

For anyone who is interested in becoming the best version of themselves as they can be. You must be willing to make changes in your lifestyle to become a "Super Ager|. It is possible to keep the hands of time moving more slowly so that the later years are just as great as the person's younger years. An interesting read for anyone who believes that you can make time slow down as you age rather than speeding up to the finish line!

SuperAging is not the typical 'how to stay healthy and live a long, active life' book. It is, in fact, far more in depth about the culture and politics surrounding aging, and how to leverage technological and social advances to your advantage as you live an active, independent life well into your 70's, 80's and beyond.

I have read numerous books about the healthy choices that enable humans to live healthier and longer, and found SuperAging to be a refreshing, informative twist on the topic of aging. With numerous ideas and resources for aging in place and maintaining independence well beyond what has previously been expected, the authors have created a reference that should be required reading for everyone who has reached the point in life where retirement is an option or who is related to or involved with someone of retirement age.

Thank you to Netgalley and Flashpoint for the digital ARC of SuperAging by David Cravit and Larry Wolf. The opinions in this review are my own.

I really liked this book! It has an entirely different focus than most books about aging, so even if you have others on your bookshelf, this is a great addition.

The book focuses on seven different areas of our lives: attitude, awareness, activity, autonomy, achievement, attachment, and avoidance. The coverage of each area is superb with many ideas that are worth careful consideration to make the aging process more enjoyable. The book promotes the idea that aging can be done in a healthier fashion with a better attitude than how people expected their golden years to be lived in the past. .

Really enjoyed this book. A great read that clearly articulates where we are in society with default ageing versus SuperAging. This is an area and topic that I am very interested in, and I found this book thought-provoking, well written, full of usable and practical information, and surely writing that plays an important part of our health and wellness conversation for the years to come.