In this practical and inspiring book about aging well, best-selling author David McNally shares the key to "aging upward" to become the flourishing elder you aspire to be.

"This book is an inspiring conversation with a seasoned and compassionate guide, who will show you how to reimagine your elderhood as a time of creativity and rich possibilities."

— Ann Cahill, director, John O'Donohue Literary Estate

Beginning in 2024, over twelve thousand Americans per day will turn sixty-five. Most desire to live full and engaged lives.

Through real-life examples, reflective questions, and provocative exercises, this life purpose book teaches readers to age successfully by renewing their interests and passions, gifting their knowledge to others, and participating in the world in ways they never dreamed they could.

David McNally, a member of the Speaker's Hall of Fame, is a globally recognized thought leader on topics of purpose and meaning. McNally's best-selling books, films, and corporate training programs have been released in over twenty countries. In his newest book, McNally brings his focus and expertise to the abundant possibilities of late life.

In this later life self-discovery book, you will learn how to:

• Define your purpose for this era of life.
• Discover new passions and interests.
• Approach aging as a spiritual journey.
• Build new relationships and share your wisdom.
• Rise above the problems of the world by contributing to the solutions.

This dynamic personal development book is the perfect retirement book, senior citizen gift, and baby boomer gift for fans of From Strength to Strength and The Gift of Years.

Your later years are the perfect time to live a life of purpose and contribution. IF YOU'RE ALIVE will show you how.

"IF YOU'RE ALIVE has given me a clear road map to truly make my mark during the twilight of my life."

— Bill Lentsch, COO of Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

"David McNally inspires you to embrace your life now and be the storyteller of your future."

— David O'Fallon, former director of education at National Endowment for the Arts

David McNally is a globally recognized speaker and thought leader on topics of leadership, personal transformation, purpose and meaning. He is a member of the Speaker's Hall of Fame and was recognized as one of the world's fifty most inspiring business speakers.

His bestselling books (EVEN EAGLES NEED A PUSH: Learning to Soar in a Changing World, THE EAGLE'S SECRET: Success Strategies for Thriving at Work and in Life, and BE YOUR OWN BRAND: Achieving More of What You Want by Being More of Who You Are) and acclaimed documentaries (The Power of Purpose and If I Were Brave) have been translated into twelve languages and released in over twenty countries. McNally's work in leadership development and employee empowerment has been utilized by the Walt Disney Imagineers, Delta Air Lines, Amtrak, Fidelity Investments, Ameriprise, and Habitat for Humanity.

“I am six months past my sixtieth birthday. To many, I am an elder. As I look back, I realize my life journey has, in some cases unknowingly, filled me with numerous gifts to offer. I have regularly contemplated how I could most purposefully carry out the remainder of my life. This work by David McNally provides an outstanding guide to doing just that. IF YOU’RE ALIVE has given me a clear road map to truly make my mark during the twilight of my life.”—Bill Lentsch, COO of Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
— Bill Lentsch, COO of Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

“A very thoughtful journey from becoming an Elder to being a Sage.”—John Rollwagen, former CEO, Cray Research
— John Rollwagen, former CEO, Cray Research

“David McNally, like a favorite uncle, or elder around the campfire, has brought us along to share his journey of finding answers to life’s important questions. He does it with academic intelligence, with humor, and with humility. David encourages us all to recognize the value of our later years, so we don’t miss the view from the mountaintop that has taken a lifetime to climb.”—Peter Bailey, president, The Prouty Project
— Peter Bailey, president, The Prouty Project

“This book is not for the ‘Hip Hop’ generation. It’s for the ‘Hip Replacement’ generation. David McNally’s honest, blunt, and beautifully written essay is a new game-changing approach to crushing growing older. It will motivate the reader to find and relish their mission on Earth.”—Joe Schmit, author, speaker, and Emmy Award–winning broadcaster
— Joe Schmit, author, speaker, and Emmy Award–winning broadcaster

“By age seventy, I’d survived two bouts of Stage IV metastatic breast cancer and had faced many seemingly insurmountable challenges in my life. Yet, like David McNally, I found the secret to thriving was all in my attitude, and my desire to provide inspiration to others. David has faced these things and more, yet continues to be one of the most encouraging individuals I have ever known. Reading IF YOU’RE ALIVE can help all Elders find new meaning in their existence and come to the realization that there’s lots of living ahead of us.”—Christine K. Clifford, CSP, founder, president, CEO of The Cancer Club®, and author of twelve books, including Not Now . . . I’m Having a No Hair Day!
— Christine K. Clifford, CSP, founder, president, CEO of The Cancer Club®, and author of twelve books, including Not Now . . . I’m Having a No Hair Day!

“In David McNally’s wonderful book IF YOU’RE ALIVE, he carefully and compassionately redefines the meaning of growing older. In a culture which tends to define our older years in terms of hanging on—to wealth, health, and the habits and distractions of youth—he tells us that these later years are the most important time of life; a time for letting go instead of hanging on. This is the time for which we were born. All the preceding years have been a preparation that has led to here and now. This book opens us to the idea that our older years, instead of something to be endured, are an opportunity to discover the true fullness that life offers.”—William Martin, author of The Sage’s Tao Te Ching and other books on Taoist thought
— William Martin, author of The Sage’s Tao Te Ching and other books on Taoist thought

“David McNally nudges, no, urges, those of us of a certain generation to live each day fully and with a gentle urgency. His words are kind and hopeful and inspiring. IF YOU’RE ALIVE is a beautifully written book to accompany each of us as it encourages us to see the possibilities that present themselves each and every day. It is a gift!”—Reverend Sally Howell Johnson, retired associate pastor, Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
— Reverend Sally Howell Johnson, retired associate pastor, Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church

“This is a masterful book. Through powerful stories and real-life examples, you learn that being older doesn’t mean withdrawing and waiting for the inevitable. Having now reached the age of sixty-five, I found David McNally’s powerful message that ‘being an Elder is a time for rebirth, for self-discovery, for following interests and passions that our younger lives had not allowed’ extremely relevant. This book will reaffirm that you have so much to offer and will inspire you to get off your couch and get moving!”—Leo Taylor, former president, Shared Services, Northeast Grocery Retailer
— Leo Taylor, former president, Shared Services, Northeast Grocery Retailer

“David McNally offers a well of wisdom for today’s growing class of Elders. He inspires, encourages, educates, and shows the way to an abundant life after sixty! After seventy! Even after eighty! His title, IF YOU’RE ALIVE, nails it! For all Elders, but perhaps even more for the weathered folks among us, McNally fans the embers of purpose and passion. An exceptional contribution to our times indeed.”—Father John Forliti, retired educator and pastor
— Father John Forliti, retired educator and pastor

“David McNally is one of the most inspiring and insightful writers and speakers alive today. His work is more authentic, purposeful and relevant than ever. Be sure to read the last chapter! Wow!”—Kevin Cashman, vice chairman, CEO, and enterprise leadership, Korn Ferry, and bestselling author of The Pause Principle
— Kevin Cashman, vice chairman, CEO, and enterprise leadership, Korn Ferry, and bestselling author of The Pause Principle