A long and happy life stems from being content about the past, optimistic for the future and engaged in the present.

Glorious Summer represents an ambition for longevity that may be new to many readers. We all know that the heart beats, that we breathe, eat, sleep, think and move.  But we also know that a satisfying life is about a whole lot more than that.

Living should not be defined by the absence of disease, but by vitality, joie de vivre and by the prolongation of healthspan, rather than mere lifespan.

Wendy Shillam’s book is a primer, a call to action and a fillip to those of us who are confused or daunted. Packed with information, she points the way towards transforming our own old age into that long and sunny season we all deserve.