100 Rules for Living to 100
An Optimist's Guide to a Happy Life
by Dick Van Dyke
"With his characteristic goofball charm, Van Dyke encourages readers to stay true to their passions and to find joy by spreading joy."―Booklist "Van Dyke offers poignant reflections on aging and health in this affable memoir...a winning celebration of life and laughter."―Publishers Weekly
About This Book
On the eve of his 100th birthday, national treasure Dick Van Dyke shares his secrets for a joyful life. Dick Van Dyke danced into our hearts with iconic roles in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Dick Van Dyke Show. Now, as he turns 100, Dick is still dancing. He still has that twinkle in his eye we know and love. In 100 Rules for Living to 100, he reveals how to maintain your joy and make the most of life. Through stories from his childhood, time on film sets, his family, and finding love late in life, Dick reflects on both happy moments and challenges. His positive spirit will inspire readers to count their blessings, persevere through hard times, and appreciate the beauty of being human.
About the Author
Dick Van Dyke
Dick Van Dyke has won five Emmys, a Tony, and a Grammy. His zest for life propelled him into the limelight with Bye Bye Birdie on Broadway and film. He became a household name with The Dick Van Dyke Show and film classics Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. More recently, Dick appeared in Night at the Museum: The Secret of the Tomb and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. He also starred in the long-running CBS series Diagnosis: Murder. Since "retiring," Dick returned to the stage with Chita Rivera in A Dancer's Life. He also performed with his brother Jerry Van Dyke in Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys. Dick's lifelong love of singing led him to form The Vantastix, an a cappella group. Started over a decade ago "just for fun," they've performed at world-class venues across the country, including the Ford Theatre in Washington for President Obama.