Book Review — Sixty and Better! Making the Most of Our Golden Years

Joe McKeever and Bertha Fagan McKeever. Cleveland, TN: Parson’s Porch Books, 2018. 150 pp. (Paperback).

Readers of The Alabama Baptist will recognize one of the authors of this book; in fact, my guess is he has sketched most of you! The co-author is Joe McKeever’s lovely wife, Bertha. Knowing what I do of this couple (Joe personally, and Bertha through Joe’s glowing descriptions), I’d say the word “better” in the title of this book is an apt description of this dynamic duo. 

This upbeat, busy-with-life couple offers advice for those who want to age with zest and joy. The introduction says it nicely: “If it’s this much fun being 78, imagine what the 80s are going to be like!” The book is peppered with this kind of encouragement as the authors deal with topics like what they do to stay young (none of that stuff about eating broccoli), the opportunities that present themselves in later life and whether a widowed senior should remarry or not. 

“Sixty and Better” is a great, quick read that leaves the reader smiling and ready to take on the rest of life. Now if you will excuse me I have a lot to do. Joe and Bertha are right — it just keeps getting better!

EDITOR’S NOTE: Martine Bates Fairbanks, Ed.D., reviews books and Bible studies for The Alabama Baptist. She is a university professor and retired principal. She is a member of Central Baptist Church, Decatur.