Houston, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/27/2015 -- When it comes to achieving nationally-recognized success, most wouldn't be blamed for thinking that it's a privilege reserved for people in their younger years. However, a powerful new book by Karen L. Pepkin and Wendell C. Taylor proves that there is no such thing as a person's "prime" and – if it does exist – it could well be during their senior years.

'Senior Wonders: People Who Achieved Their Dreams After Age 60' profiles those who have achieved this coveted nationally-recognized success, but not until they were over sixty. It's a fascinating and ultimately empowering reminder that there's no correlation between age and achieving dreams – as those featured in the book clearly demonstrate.

Synopsis:

Senior Wonders: People Who Achieved Their Dreams After Age 60 introduces you to twenty-five individuals who achieved extraordinary success, for the first time, after the age of sixty. The twenty-five brief biographies in this uplifting book showcase men and women from a variety of races, ethnicities, religions, and cultures, who each overcame unique challenges and obstacles in life to accomplish a remarkable feat. Despite their differences in backgrounds and fields of interest, they have one thing in common-they didn't let their age stop them from fulfilling their dreams.

From actors, artists, athletes, to humanitarians, authors, and a Nobel Laureate, these individuals will inspire you, and not just with their achievements. Their hard work, determination, and positive outlook on life will touch you and, most importantly, open your eyes to your own potential.

If you've ever felt like life is passing you by and there's not enough time left to catch up, let alone achieve your dreams, Senior Wonders: People Who Achieved Their Dreams After Age 60 will show you it's never too late to go after what you want out of life. It will encourage you to rekindle the dreams you placed on the backburner long ago and help you take the first steps toward attaining those goals that once seemed too far out of reach.

"We don't accept the commonly held belief that there is a 'window of opportunity' to achieve your dreams or make notable contributions to society," explains Pepkin. "This belief simply isn't true as exemplified by the individuals featured in our book. We want readers of all ages and backgrounds to know that life presents abundant opportunities every day, even as you grow older."

Continuing, "The book takes a very unique format, which we believe allows it to stand alone in the market. Each person's profile begins with a relevant quote, a brief description of his/her accomplishment, ending with a direct quote from that individual and a series of resources for those interested in following in their footsteps or simply learning more."

Since its release, the volume has garnered rave reviews. San Francisco Book Review comments, "Truly a one-of-its-kind collection, Senior Wonders is one book that can and should be read over and over again. Pepkin and Taylor have not only created an undoubtedly groundbreaking book, but also one that is very inspirational from beginning to end."

R. Stahl adds, "I really enjoyed this book! It tells about the lives of people who were older than 60 when their dreams were finally realized. They persevered regardless of the obstacles they faced, and made a difference. Due to the format of the book, it is easy to pick up, put down, and return to later as each person's story is just a few pages. There are also references if someone wants to learn more about a particular individual. Truly inspirational! Senior Wonders is a well written book, and I found it hard to put down."

'Senior Wonders: People Who Achieved Their Dreams After Age 60', from Karrick Press, is available now: http://amzn.to/1EnCqEu. or https://www.createspace.com/4432694.

About Karen L. Pepkin and Wendell C. Taylor
Karen L. Pepkin is an educational consultant/trainer who has published resources in her field as well as two cookbooks. Wendell C. Taylor is a social psychologist with training in public health. As a professor in public health, he is widely published in numerous scholarly journals. Together, they are coauthors of two books (Senior Wonders: People Who Achieved Their Dreams After Age 60 and Booster Breaks: Improving Employee Health One Break at a Time).