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My Bestselling Book received this review from Literary Titan Magazine, a biblical journal in the publishing industry.

“Tom Marks’s Coming of Age in Retirement is a funny, thoughtful, and eye-opening memoir-meets-social-commentary about stepping away from a high-powered advertising career and fumbling through the uncertain terrain of retirement. In the first half, Marks digs into the historical and cultural origins of retirement, exposing how our modern view of ’the golden years’ was shaped more by ad campaigns, policy quirks, and economic conditions than by personal reflection and purpose. The second half is deeply personal, as he recounts his own missteps and lessons while transitioning from agency life to something more grounded, honest, and, eventually, peaceful. What starts as a search for what to do in retirement becomes a much deeper look into how to be.

Reading this book felt like sitting across from a sharp, funny, slightly grumpy friend at a diner who’s finally telling you what’s really going on. The writing flows like conversation, sometimes punchy, sometimes tender, often bouncing between sarcasm and sincerity. I liked that Marks wasn’t trying to be a guru. He admits he got it wrong. He planned financially but never thought about the emotional tailspin that can come from losing your title, your schedule, your identity. He makes fun of his own cluelessness while unpacking how the advertising industry (his industry) has long sold seniors a glossy, unrealistic dream. He doesn’t offer rules or routines; instead, he gives raw, reflective stories. And honestly, I felt seen in them.

What stood out most was Marks’s willingness to be messy. He doesn’t tie things up in a bow. He talks about therapy. About shame. About trying too hard and letting go. His writing style zigzags like a curious mind, darting between memories, jokes, and gut-punch insights. I appreciated that. It made it feel real. Like a person actually figuring life out, not just repackaging answers. If you’re near retirement, newly retired, or even just burned out wondering what’s next, this book will resonate with you. I’d especially recommend it to overachievers, late career professionals, and anyone secretly dreading what happens when the job ends. This isn’t a how-to. It’s not about finances and hobbies. It's about getting honest with yourself. About reckoning with who you’ve been, who you might become, and what really matters in the time you have left. For me it was both a reality check and a relief."

Rating: 5-Stars
Thomas Anderson
Editor-in-Chief
Literary Titan

Grab your copies here: https://tinyurl.com/bdfxhmn7

LOGOS/ICONS/AWARDS ARE RUNNING WILD! In the spirit of shameless self-promotion, my new bestseller, Coming of Age in Retirement is racking and stacking the honors. Get your copies today and join the masses turning the pages on the #1 bestselling retirement book in America which just happens to be the bestselling mental health book, bestselling philosophical memoir, and bestselling book on aging and gerontology. Find your books right here: https://www.comingofageinretirement.com/.

My second bestseller is now available here: https://www.comingofageinretirement.com/. Grab a few copies for you, your relatives, and anyone between the ages of 50-80. Not only is it the bestselling retirement book in America, it’s also the bestselling mental health book, philosophical memoir, and bestselling book on aging. I’m particularly fond of this review from Thomas Anderson, Editor-in-Chief of the biblical Literary Titan Journal.

“Tom Marks’s Coming of Age in Retirement is a funny, thoughtful, and eye-opening memoir-meets-social-commentary about stepping away from a high-powered advertising career and fumbling through the uncertain terrain of retirement. In the first half, Marks digs into the historical and cultural origins of retirement, exposing how our modern view of ’the golden years’ was shaped more by ad campaigns, policy quirks, and economic conditions than by personal reflection and purpose. The second half is deeply personal, as he recounts his own missteps and lessons while transitioning from agency life to something more grounded, honest, and, eventually, peaceful. What starts as a search for what to do in retirement becomes a much deeper look into how to be.

Reading this book felt like sitting across from a sharp, funny, slightly grumpy friend at a diner who’s finally telling you what’s really going on. The writing flows like conversation, sometimes punchy, sometimes tender, often bouncing between sarcasm and sincerity. I liked that Marks wasn’t trying to be a guru. He admits he got it wrong. He planned financially but never thought about the emotional tailspin that can come from losing your title, your schedule, your identity. He makes fun of his own cluelessness while unpacking how the advertising industry (his industry) has long sold seniors a glossy, unrealistic dream. He doesn’t offer rules or routines; instead, he gives raw, reflective stories. And honestly, I felt seen in them.

What stood out most was Marks’s willingness to be messy. He doesn’t tie things up in a bow. He talks about therapy. About shame. About trying too hard and letting go. His writing style zigzags like a curious mind, darting between memories, jokes, and gut-punch insights. I appreciated that. It made it feel real. Like a person actually figuring life out, not just repackaging answers. If you’re near retirement, newly retired, or even just burned out wondering what’s next, this book will resonate with you. I’d especially recommend it to overachievers, late career professionals, and anyone secretly dreading what happens when the job ends. This isn’t a how-to. It’s not about finances and hobbies. It's about getting honest with yourself. About reckoning with who you’ve been, who you might become, and what really matters in the time you have left. For me it was both a reality check and a relief."

I was explaining to Kathy Marks (my new book is dedicated to her), that my Amazon sales, after only 2 days ranks at 38,000 of all total books. It doesn’t sound very impressive until you come to find out that there are 40,000,000 books for sale on Amazon right now. So, already Coming of Age in Retirement, is in the top one-tenth of one-percent of all books sold driving it to the #1 Bestselling Retirement Book in America, as well as being the Bestselling Mental Health Book, the Bestselling Philosophical Memoir, and the Bestselling Gerontology/Aging Book in America.
Grab a few copies here: https://www.comingofageinretirement.com/. All reviews are 5-Stars and over the top!

BREAKING NEWS THAT EVERYONE CAN USE! My new book, Coming of Age in Retirement, in a mere 24 hours, has become the #1 Bestselling Retirement Book in America; but wait, there’s more. It’s also the #1 Bestselling Mental Health Book, the #1 Bestselling Philosophical Memoir in America, and the #1 Bestselling Book on Gerontology (yes, aging) in America.
Get your copies here: https://www.comingofageinretirement.com/, and yes, I mean copies because this is a book that is changing lives and anyone 50 or older needs to have a copy of this. Thomas Anderson from Literary Titan, the biblical journal of the publishing industry wrote, “Reading this book felt like sitting across from a sharp, funny, slightly grumpy friend at a diner who’s finally telling you what’s really going on. The writing flows like conversation, sometimes punchy, sometimes tender, often bouncing between sarcasm and sincerity. I liked that Marks wasn’t trying to be a guru. He admits he got it wrong. He planned financially but never thought about the emotional tailspin that can come from losing your title, your schedule, your identity. He makes fun of his own cluelessness while unpacking how the advertising industry (his industry) has long sold seniors a glossy, unrealistic dream. He doesn’t offer rules or routines; instead, he gives raw, reflective stories. And honestly, I felt seen in them.”
More to follow, but join the thousands of readers who have already ordered my second bestselling book.
Special thanks to Bob Weirauch for writing the Forward and to Alan Bergstrom for writing the Introduction. And to my publishers Tilt Publishing Services, Joe Pulizzi, and Lulu Press. And to Marc Maxheimer for his project management and follow through.

MY FELLOW HUMANS:
My wondrous son, Marks, is one of the most industrious people I know. Not only does he do critical full-time work at the Down Syndrome Association of WI, he is also one of only a handful of certified adaptive golf instructors in the state, and he’ll also be graduating with his Doctorate in Educational Leadership in the spring. If that’s not enough, he has opened a side-hustle called Marks Education Consulting that you can check out here: https://www.markseducationconsulting.com/.

Ben works with people of all ages with educational and development disabilities so that they can live successful and fulfilling lives. He’s quite remarkable and I have seen him change people’s lives, put a spring in their step, and equip them with newfound confidence. As educational resources are contracting, this is a great opportunity for people who might need Ben’s help. Ben already has a few clients and probably has the bandwidth for 3-4 more, and he’s very affordable (for now).

I haven’t asked for much in the last 70 years, but if you could do me a kindness and share this post with your network, it would help people who need Ben’s help become even more valuable than they already are; or, if you know anyone who has a child or relative with intellectual disabilities, please pass this information on to them. And please check Ben’s new website. Thank you so much for doing this for me and my son.

Marks Education Consulting Marks Education Consulting provides educational services and support to persons with disabilities, including individuals with autism, Down syndrome, emotional, behavioral, intellectual, and learning disabilities.

Fantastic effort from the wonderful people at the Volm Companies Inc. including Laurie Michlig and Marsha Pozza in the launching of their superb new website: https://volmcompanies.com/. And, it always goes without saying, that Kathy Marks and her team at TMA+Peritus delivered. No wonder they've been named one of the Top 30 Web Development companies in the U.S.

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Off to Salt Lake for a branding and Critical Insight Selling session at the great ArbiterSports. Wonderful company impacting over 65 million Americans. Ready to choo-choo the revenue. All aboard!

Congratulations to the wonderful team at Compass Insurance Services on their new and beautiful website designed and developed by Kathy Marks and her wonderfully talented team at TMA+Peritus. "You’ll be heading in the right direction with Compass Insurance Services and IB Insurance."
https://compassinsurance.net/

Ball Python Snake owners all over the world are rejoicing. That's because the international leader, Royal Constrictor Designs, just launched their new e-commerce website and the whole snake world is talking. Congratulations to the RCD team on your new site and Kathy Marks and the TMA+Peritus team for making it happen.

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