Through the exploration of a hundred biographies of personalities past or present, worldwide, the book dismantles the myths of youth worship and ageism that tarnish our modern societies. Age, which is just a number, does not prevent one from making mistakes or achieving feats; it is a reflection about the human spirit, which is timeless. 30 ways to be famous after retirement is a remarkable demonstration of human resilience, of its desire to live, proof that it is never too late for elderly people to amaze the world