The Worst-Case Scenario Pocket Guide: Retirement

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$9.99 US
On sale Nov 18, 2025 | 96 Pages | 9781683695257

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Learn to navigate the pitfalls of retirement, from grill fires to knitting needle injuries, in this funny pocket-sized gift book from the best-selling Worst-Case Scenario series.

You’re finally done with the rat race and ready to relax! Your troubles are over—or are they just beginning? This humorous and portable guide will steer you through all the dangers retirement can throw at you.
Learn how to:

  • Beat seasickness on your round-the-world cruise
  • Treat road rash from your new motorcycle 
  • Drive a golf cart through a hurricane
  • Nap under challenging conditions
  • And, if it all turns out to be too much, ask for your job back

Enjoy the good life while preparing for the worst!
David Borgenicht is the creator and coauthor of all the books in the Worst-Case Scenario series. He lives in Philadelphia.

Dan Ramsey and Judy Ramsey live in Northern California in a wandering trailer. They also operate FixItClub.com.

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Learn to navigate the pitfalls of retirement, from grill fires to knitting needle injuries, in this funny pocket-sized gift book from the best-selling Worst-Case Scenario series.

You’re finally done with the rat race and ready to relax! Your troubles are over—or are they just beginning? This humorous and portable guide will steer you through all the dangers retirement can throw at you.
Learn how to:

  • Beat seasickness on your round-the-world cruise
  • Treat road rash from your new motorcycle 
  • Drive a golf cart through a hurricane
  • Nap under challenging conditions
  • And, if it all turns out to be too much, ask for your job back

Enjoy the good life while preparing for the worst!

Author

David Borgenicht is the creator and coauthor of all the books in the Worst-Case Scenario series. He lives in Philadelphia.

Dan Ramsey and Judy Ramsey live in Northern California in a wandering trailer. They also operate FixItClub.com.

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