Part memoir, part book of advice, I chose to listen to the audiobook, which Dick Van Dyke reads himself. Though I’m a few years younger than the book’s primary audience, I still enjoyed the advice, humor, and sections about Van Dyke’s life. As can often happen when you don’t already know much (if anything) about an actor’s real self and tend to conflate his/her on-screen appearances with real life, it was a bit jarring to hear some of the things about his life. However, I’ve read reviews for the full memoir he wrote a few years before this, and it sounds like this is pretty tame in comparison. I had planned to read that too, but I think I’ll leave it at this.

Some of my favorite parts involved Van Dyke’s brother Jerry Van Dyke, who seems to have a considerably different (and quite humorous) outlook on getting older. I was particularly surprised to learn that Van Dyke has never had any formal dance training; I am one, apparently of many, who always assumed he had. I appreciate parts of his outlook on life, while some of his take on politics and religion left me shaking my head. When he basically says that no one can really know the truth about God, I think to myself, “Is that the truth?” It’s an age-old argument that probably never solves anything, though. In the end, I mostly enjoyed this book, and if you plan to read it, I highly recommend the audiobook. ( )

Wonderful and inspirational. He was 89 when he wrote this, is 95 now (96 in three weeks) and still moving! Love it! "Age is something you do not think about until it happens, and I am here to inform you it happens slowly, with a sneaky tap on the shoulder." I was born two months before his The Dick Van Dyke Show premiered... he did something so iconic 60 years ago! And some would think that at 60, I'd be "old"...I'm not (but I am getting that tapping more often!)

I like to intersperse memoirs in my readings - they give me a different perspective and more often than not, a lesson or three. With Mr. Van Dyke, there are more than "or three" lessons here. "Real love, as I have come to know it, is when you care about the other person as much as you care about yourself. You can’t make another person happy, but you can pave the way for them to make themselves happy." And "TIP: Old age is not the time to be scared. Instead, be curious."
Great stuff, recommended. One section resonated especially:
“So what do I think really matters?
1. Family and friends
2. Questions
3. Music
4. Books
5. A Sense of Humor”
He explains each, and I've just listed the bullets, but no surprise, these are all what matter to me as well (though I’d swap music and books!)

A few other selected tips and truths:
These are Baby Boomers, the generation who once screamed, “Hope I die before I get old.” That line should be rewritten, “Hope I die before I feel old.” That is the crux of the matter.

People make To-Do lists, and he suggests also making a "high-level, more philosophical To Do list,

And then there is the list nobody makes, the NOT To-Do list.
1.Do not forget to exercise.
2.Do not stop being curious.
3.Do not forget to try new things—even a new flavor of ice cream will do.
4.Do not forget to open your mind every day.
5.Do not stop asking why do I believe what I believe.
6.Do not forget to smile.
7.Do not forget to make someone else smile.

Yep. He was done with Christianity back in the 1960s ("lost my taste for organized religion"), but says he wasn't done with religion yet. He started going to Congregation Beth Ohr

I attended services for about six months and then lost touch with the rabbi until not too long ago when our paths happened to cross. He was in his nineties. “What do you do now?” I asked. “I’m still learning,” he said. “Still reading and learning.”

Things to aspire to...

This

I remember bumping into Fred Astaire when he was in his early eighties, younger than I am now but still up there. “Do you still dance?” I asked. “Yes,” he said. “But it hurts now.” That might be the best summation I have heard of old age. You do the same things you always did—or try to—except that it hurts. You continue to move. It just takes longer.

And

One last note: I hope I don’t come off in this book as thinking I know everything—I don’t. I don’t claim to know much of anything unless it involves lyrics and a tune. But I do know this:
If you are young, get used to having old people around. There’s only going to be more of us—including you!
If you are middle-aged, don’t think about getting old.
If you are already old, congratulations, you now know what I know! There is no finish line. Stay open to whatever happens. Don’t be scared of dying. Be more frightened that you haven’t finished living. Make living a life achievement.
Keep moving.
Or, as the kids say, #KeepMoving.

That's what I intend to do! ( )

Keep Moving is Dick Van Dyke's memoir and ode to aging. Written as he was about to turn 90, Dick has a lot of opinions and advice on the subject. Most of it boils down to the title, Keep Moving! Stay active, keep doing those things you enjoy for as long as possible and let your inner child play so you can stay young at heart. I especially enjoyed the chapter where he briefly reviewed the historical events he's witnessed and wish this section had been longer. Still, all the anecdotes and advice are entertaining and enjoyable to read.

I listened to the audio book narrated by the author. Dick's joy and love of life comes through brilliantly both in his writing and narration. There are a couple sections where he reads off long lists and the points kind of blend together, which might have been better reading for yourself rather than listening.

Currently available on Audible Plus. ( )

5 Stars - I am of an age where I have a fond place in my heart for Dick van Dyke from his TV shows and his movies. He wrote a book last year called: "Keep Moving and other tips and truths about aging" He's 90 years old now and this book is full of his spirit, joy, energy and wisdom. But, i recommend you not read the book. Instead get the audio book from Audible or your library, because Dick van Dyke narrates the book himself, and he has not lost any of his ability to communicate with passion. Not only did i need this book, but i am so very glad i stumbled across it. It's perfect for those of us who have turned the corner past 60 and want to get some perspective and advice from someone we respect. I can't recommend this book highly enough. It's a joy, it's uplifting, it's funny, and most importantly it's real. He gives an honest, yet optimistic look at old age. He doesn't ignore health issues and pain, but he takes a bigger perspective in his life's view and his advice. ( )

This is a memoir by Dick Van Dyke about mostly his older years. He has tips and advice on aging. None of the advice was really new but he says everything in such a positive and upbeat way, that it was enjoyable to listen to (it was audio read by Van Dyke). In general, he continues to learn and try new things and makes adjustments to his abilities as needed. Then he keeps going. He was 89 at the time of this book and seems to take his own advice and enjoy life. ( )