Retirement for Workaholics: Life After Work in a Downsized Economy

Glicken declares himself a work-addicted striver and presents a volume of sensible and respectful direction for his workaholic brethren. Glicken's own long and varied career in social work attests to what the busy person can achieve. He carefully considers these dynamics: understanding workaholic behavior; pre-retirement planning with this predisposition in mind; post-retirement mental and physical health dilemmas such as loneliness, anxiety and depression; rebuilding neglected or damaged relationships; dealing with smaller scale work opportunities and with leisure time in general; and summoning the courage to attempt tackling the addiction. Personal stories, suggested websites, and useful references make this a survival guide that avoids negatives and focuses on understanding and coping. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)