Life doesn’t Retire
Reflections on Living, Choosing, and Starting Over
Your Experience can become a chapter.
We are bringing together people with different stories, knowledge, and perspectives to participate as co-authors of a collective book published by Literare Books International.
A book to broaden the conversation about aging, autonomy, choices, relationships, rights, work, entrepreneurship, and the possibilities that continue throughout life.
Do you have an experience, knowledge, or story to share?
LIFE DOESN’T END. IT TRANSFORMS.
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What does it mean to grow old?
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Is it possible to free ourselves from the expectations society creates around age?
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What can we still choose?
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How do we want to live the years ahead?
LIFE DOESN’T RETIRE emerges from these questions.
The proposal is to look at aging beyond limitations, losses, or vulnerabilities, while also recognizing autonomy, participation, knowledge, relationships, contribution, and the many positive examples of personal and professional reinvention.
Because age is part of our story. But it does not define who we are.
A BOOK FOR DIFFERENT STAGES OF LIFE
Ages 50–59
“I’m getting there. How do I want to live the next 30 years?”
Ages 60–69
“I’m living a new phase of life. What will I do with it?”
Ages 70+
“How can I preserve my autonomy, relationships, health, and dignity?”
Children and family members
“How can I navigate my parents’ aging?”
Professionals
“How can I better understand this population and its challenges?”
The book was conceived to bring together different perspectives on an issue that, directly or indirectly, concerns us all.
SIX PARTS. MANY PERSPECTIVES.
Redefining How We See Aging: Identity, perception, memory, and empowerment.
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Redefining How We See Aging: Identity, perception, memory, and empowerment.
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Caring for the Body to Live Better: Health, prevention, movement, and self-esteem.
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Choosing How We Want to Live: Planning, autonomy, housing, and decision-making.
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Love, Family, and Vulnerabilities: Affection, family, protection, and relationships.
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Rights, Security, and Citizenship: Health, social security, justice, and rights.
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Life Goes On: Retirement, entrepreneurship, and reinvention.
And where does YOUR STORY fit in?
Perhaps you have professional experience or academic knowledge.
A Research.
A life journey or an experience of personal or professional reinvention.
A reflection on family, health, work, rights, or the future.
Perhaps you already have a chapter to write.
You do not need to be a professional writer. The proposal is to contribute a chapter related to your experience, knowledge, or perspective, in dialogue with the book’s editorial structure.
You do not need to talk about everything. You need to have something relevant to share.
Each co-author should focus on their specific contribution, establishing connections with other themes whenever relevant.
WHY BECOME A CO-AUTHOR?
Turn your experience into a meaningful contribution.
Share your knowledge.
Bring your experience and reflections to a book that aims to engage with different generations.
DOCUMENT
Turn your knowledge, journey, or lessons learned into content that endures.
ESTABLISH YOUR POSITION
Have your name associated with a collective publication and present your perspective on an increasingly relevant topic.
CONNECT
Become part of a network of authors with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.
CONTRIBUTE
Help build a perspective on aging based on autonomy, participation, and possibilities.
More than writing a chapter, it is about taking part in a conversation that needs to be broadened.
Be part of this process.
How it Works??
From Idea to Publication:
01 — CONVERSATION: We learn about your background, experience, and interests.
02 — TOPIC: Together, we identify where your contribution can fit within the book.
03 — DEVELOPMENT: You develop your chapter following the editorial guidelines.
04 — GUIDANCE: The coordinators oversee the process and manage editorial communication.
05 — REVIEW: The content goes through the review and manuscript preparation stages.
06 — PUBLICATION: Your chapter officially becomes part of Life Doesn’t Retire.
07 — LAUNCH: A gathering to celebrate the publication, according to the editorial schedule.
The current timeline provides for the formalization of co-authors in 2026, chapter development through the first half of 2027, and a planned launch in August 2027.
A Publication by LITERARE BOOKS
A collective work with a professional editorial structure.
The book will be published by Literare Books International, a publishing house described in the project materials as having more than 20 years of experience and over 5,500 authors.
Among the Project Resources are:
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Professional proofreading and editing
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Book layout and typesetting
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ISBN and publication registration
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Physical and digital distribution
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Certificate of participation
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Participation agreement
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Book launch / book signing event
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50 copies for each co-author
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Affiliate link with commission on sales
These items are included in the publisher’s presentation materials provided for the project.
MORE THAN A CHAPTER.
An experience that
becomes part of your journey.
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Your name in the book.
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Your experience documented.
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Your perspective shared.
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Your opportunity to connect with other authors.
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A contribution to a discussion that will continue to grow.
Your story can inspire others and help someone look at the future in a different way. Be part of this project.
WHO IS BEHIND THE PROJECT?
Sérgia Miranda, Editorial Coordinator
Retired appellate judge of the Court of Justice of the State of Ceará (TJCE), Master of Laws from the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), professor of Electoral Law, writer, and editorial coordinator. With a career marked by her work in the judiciary, education, and knowledge production, she brings extensive legal and academic experience. She is the author and co-author of several books, including Mulher40+ — Transformação e Protagonismo and O Poder de Uma História, and participates in projects that promote reflection, empowerment, and new possibilities for achievement throughout life.
Dr. Bernhard J. Smid, Editorial Coordinator
Doctor in Business Administration from the Université de Bordeaux (France), Master’s degree from Munich Business School (Germany), and MBA from FGV (Brazil). Executive, researcher, and advisor in Institutional, Government, and International Relations, with over 20 years of experience in multicultural environments and international engagement.
His career brings together expertise in negotiation, cultural intelligence, sustainability, international trade, and decision-making, connecting academic knowledge with executive experience to understand the challenges and opportunities of a constantly evolving professional life.
YOUR EXPERIENCE DOESN’T END WHEN A CHAPTER OF YOUR LIFE CLOSES.
It can be transformed into knowledge.
It can be transformed into reflection.
It can be transformed into a contribution.
It can be transformed into a chapter.
Be part of “Life Doesn’t Retire.”
Frequent Questions
Do I need to be a professional writer to participate?
No. The proposal is to bring together different experiences, knowledge, and perspectives. The most important thing is to have a meaningful contribution to the topic.
Do I need to be over 50?
No. The book also includes family members and professionals who work on or research issues related to aging.
Can I choose the topic of my chapter?
The topic will be defined in consultation with the coordinators, taking into account your experience and the book’s editorial structure.
Do I need to write about my own experience?
Not necessarily. Your contribution may draw on professional experience, academic knowledge, research, practical expertise, or personal life experience.
Are there commercial and professional opportunities arising from the book?
Yes. The book offers an opportunity to subsequently develop talks, events, webinars, courses, and other forms of monetization.
When will the book be released?
The current schedule indicates August 2027.
What is the investment?
The investment stated in the publisher’s materials is R$ 4,987.00, with the option to pay in up to 10 interest-free installments by credit card.
Before deciding, learn all the details.
Talk to us to learn more about:
✓ The editorial proposal
✓ Potential topics
✓ Chapter format
✓ Timeline
✓ Process stages
✓ Participation terms
✓ Investment
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