First published 2025
Dick Van Dyke approaches his 100th birthday with the same energy that made him beloved in Mary Poppins and The Dick Van Dyke Show. The entertainer who danced across movie screens for decades now shares his approach to maintaining vitality in his tenth decade. Van Dyke offers 100 pieces of advice drawn from his long career and personal experiences. He recounts stories from his childhood, time on film sets, his large family, and discovering love later in life. The book covers his methods for staying physically healthy and preserving enthusiasm for living. Van Dyke addresses both celebratory moments and difficult periods that influenced his outlook. His optimistic perspective and resilient nature provide guidance for readers facing their own challenges. The collection presents his reflections on finding joy, overcoming obstacles, and recognizing life's gifts. Van Dyke demonstrates how to maintain curiosity and appreciation throughout the aging process.
Genres: self-help, non-fiction, biography-memoir, health, inspirational
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: memoir, self-improvement
320 pages · Hardcover · Grand Central Publishing