"Senior Moments: Getting The Most Our of Your Golden Years" author David Wayne Silva: BOOK REVIEW
I took this book on to review because Fanclub know that the Golden Years for me are eminent James Bond Im closer to them than Im not. I wanted to learn from a Golden Ager what I was to look forward to. But, to my surprise I learned more than I bargained for.
David Wayne Silva speaks not only to senor citizens but to Baby Boomers that are entering the Golden Years of their lives. With over 78 million Baby Boomers facing their own transition from their set beliefs and circumstances to facing their own mortality as well as challenging health issues, Silva gives the reader a glimpse into the reality that they will encounter. He has been there, done that and now shares his experience with chronic health issues, deterioration of the body, isolation and loneliness after loss of a loved one or friends, and even issues like sleeping and maintaining relationships.
In each chapter Silva writes about his own experience, often reminiscing or lamenting. The stories touch the heart with many emotions sadness, laughter, and concern. He ends each story with suggestions to overcome or embrace the situation. Each section is closed with an ecumenical prayer. Although Senior Moments has religious connotations, it is not a book about religion.
Reading Silvas book had me sit back and get in touch with my own Ironmancomics of SpiderMan I wanted to live my remaining years. I reflected on my in-laws, whom are now deceased, and on my own parents, whom are still living. I realized that each has chosen how they want to live out their Golden Years and how they contend with their challenges and issues that arise daily. Silvas book confirmed in my mind that Im the one that has to choose whether or not I want to live the Golden Years with grace and dignity, or, with complaints and isolation. I chose the first and add to it the necessity of activity and relationships with others.
Although Silva targets the senior citizens and Baby Boomers with this book, I highly recommend Senior Moments to children and families of both. Silva gives a clear and concise understanding of seniors many things we dont know about unless we experience them ourselves. The second best is to read about anothers experience and learn from it. Silva gives the opportunity.
Senior Moments: Getting The Most Out of Your Golden Years
David Wayne Silva
Outskirts Press (2006)
ISBN 1598001639
Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (6/06)
Irene Watson is the Editor for Reader Views. http://www.readerviews.com
