A Gap Year for Retirees opens us up to…
Adventure
Awe
Travel opens us up to Awe – the magic, mystery, and miracle of nature
Alchemy
Travel opens us up to Alchemy – alchemizing reveals who we are meant to be in this life
“Life is an unfoldment, and the further we travel, the more truth we can comprehend.”
Hypatia (350-415 AD)
An Alexandrian woman, philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician
What inspired me to write Odyssey of an Elder?
“I always encouraged clients to take a gap year in retirement—but I hadn’t taken one myself. So, I decided to walk my talk. That decision reawakened a boyhood dream: to go around the world in 80 days, just like in the book I loved as a teenager. What began as a sabbatical became a life-changing odyssey. And now, I’m sharing it with you.”
What is Odyssey of an Elder about?
“This isn’t Phileas Fogg’s journey—it’s mine. I chose five countries I had never visited—South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Canada—and spent two weeks in each, reflecting deeply on life, culture, and purpose. This is a travel memoir rooted in transformation. It’s a journal of discovery, and you’re invited to come along.”
Why would Odyssey of an Elder interest you?
“This is more than a travel book. It’s a gap year. A pilgrimage. An inward journey—an ‘inventure.’ Along the way, I reflected on life, purpose, and the power of change. If you’ve ever wondered what’s next for you—after career, after retirement—this book may inspire your own odyssey. And it’s part of a trilogy that could transform how you see yourself.”
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Kind Words
Odyssey of an Elder shows us the benefits of taking a gap year after retirement to discern our evolving identity and attune to our new purpose.
As a therapist, I found this journey Odyssey of an Elder to be more than just travel -it’s a moving exploration of resilience, wonder, and self-discovery. A reminder that the most meaningful journeys often take us inward. A beautiful read.
Odyssey of an Elder is a joyful, honest, and sometimes mischievous reminder that retirement isn’t the end of the road. Along the way, Jerjian sheds old layers and picks up new perspective—showing us that travel can be a teacher, a therapist, and a thrill ride all at once.
LAUNCH BONUS #1 – My Research Results on 21,000+ Retirees
A two-page color PDF of “The Biggest Challenges Facing Retirees” – my research results of over 21,000 retirees aged 55 to 75, in UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand undertaken in 2021.
LAUNCH BONUS #2 – My E-Book Spirit of Gratitude
“Spirit of Gratitude: Crises are Opportunities” was the culmination of my transformation after a 30-day silent retreat in the Clwyd valley in North Wales in 2016.
LAUNCH BONUS #2 – My E-Book Spirit of Gratitude
“Spirit of Gratitude: Crises are Opportunities” was the culmination of my transformation after a 30-day silent retreat in the Clwyd valley in North Wales in 2016.
LAUNCH BONUS #3 – LIVE on Zoom – Author Talk on Odyssey of an Elder
“A One-hour LIVE webinar on Tuesday 29 July 2025″, where I will talk about my childhood dreams, my travels to South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Canada. I will share photos and videos, what I absorbed and what I let go of, and what I can share with you about the transformation of ourselves and how we work in this next stage of life.
Meet the author
GEORGE JERJIAN is a mindset mentor, author, and speaker and helps retirees find a new beginning with his proven DARE Method®. He has a business degree from Bradford University (UK), and a master’s degree in journalism from New York University. He has been in business for over 40 years, working as a Chartered Marketer, a partner in a US commercial real estate venture, and a financial advisor. He is an Emmy-award-winning producer, a Distinguished Toastmaster and author of 11 books. The last three books – Spirit of Gratitude, DARE to Discover Your Purpose and Odyssey of an Elder – are a trilogy focused on new beginnings after retirement.
