Who wouldn’t want advice from someone who is almost 100?

About the Book

Title: 100 Rules for Living to 100; An Optimists Guide to a happy Life
Genre(s): Biography, Self help
Author: Dick Van Dyke
Published by: Hachette Audio
Date Published: November 18, 2025
Format Read: AudioBook
Where I Got It: NetGalley gave me a copy of this book.
It is a stand alone book.
This book is a must read if you like: Mary Poppins, Self help, Memoir, Comedy, new stories from familiar people.

Snapshot: what do you need to know before you pick up the book.

Profanity: some adult language.
Intimacy: Minimal.
Violence: Minimal.
Themes: Alcoholism, death, grief.

My Thoughts

It was really enlightening, entertaining, and joyful. I loved this so much I can’t even accurately describe how much I adored this book. I love perspectives of people 90+. This book has such a unique perspective because of his age and unique life experience. I loved getting to know about the other parts of his life. Also, all of his advice was very enlightening. I loved the narrator and enjoyed the forward by the man himself. I loved this book. I will be listening again. And I will be buying a copy for my mom.

Description

On the eve of his 100th birthday, national treasure Dick Van Dyke brings us this autobiographical collection of stories, reflections, and life advice on how he’s maintained a zest for life.

Dick Van Dyke danced his way into our hearts with iconic roles in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Dick Van Dyke Show. Now, as he’s about to turn 100 years old, Dick is still dancing and approaching life with the twinkle in his eye that we’ve come to know and love. In 100 Rules for Living to 100, he reveals his secrets for maintaining your joie de vivre and making the most out of the life you’ve been given. 

Through stories of his pivotal childhood, moments on film sets, his expansive family, and finding love late in life, Dick reflects on both the joyful times and the challenges that shaped him. His indefatigable spirit and positive attitude will surely inspire readers to count the blessings in their own lives, persevere through the hard times, and appreciate the beauty and complexity of being human.  

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