Ann S. Harris in Rewiring Not Retiring has gathered stories from residents of an independent-living senior residence to illustrate how stories can share the wisdom of elders and connect with all generations.  Ms. Harris arranges these stories around three concepts she identifies as particularly evident in the senior community:  perseverance, gratitude and courage.  These qualities, she asserts, can help seniors improve connections with family and others plus have the ability to strengthen the community at large.  The stories, illustrations and suggestions in the book seek to stimulate ways that seniors can go beyond retirement to “rewire” their lives, further develop their skills, and augment their contributions /connections with others.   Rewiring Not Retiring can be useful to reset and enhance the lives of individuals at any age, as well as seniors and also for administrators and program staff of senior residences.