The specific question "I would like to know from you, your own personal experiences and prescription for longevity and happiness in old age" posed by a friend triggered the centenarian author Thiagarajan to write this book. Addressing the reader as both a friend and a counselor, he freely shares in a lucid style, the secrets as well as his lifetime learning for successfully tackling one's post retirement phase. He provides practical guidelines to help one realize peace and contentment and gracefully reach 100 and beyond. Not only elders but also youngsters who wish to take care of their own elders in the family in a better way will find the book practical and highly useful.

Written in an easy to read style and with several personal anecdotes, it will inspire and guide the reader to be able to adapt to the changed way of life after retirement. This book is highly recommended for persons who are retired or about to retire in a couple of years.