Book Review: Secrets of a Super Ager by Roy Blacksher

A Nonfiction Health and Wellness Novel published on (09/29/25)

A well-researched guide for changing lifestyle and eating habits to live longer and healthier

I received an Advanced Review Copy (or ARC) on Reedsy Discovery

“The solution is deceptively simple: reduce portions, eliminate ultra-processed foods, and return to whole, nutrient-dense meals. Eating less—especially of the wrong kinds of foods—is not deprivation; it’s liberation.”

This nonfiction book is a hopeful yet practical guidebook for staying healthy and energized as you age. The author draws on science, knowledge, and his own personal experience to share simple strategies for eating, staying active, and lifestyle changes that helped him reverse his declining health and thrive. The book encourages readers to acknowledge the truths surrounding health and wellness and to rethink aging as a chance to live stronger and better for longer.

Keywords:

Nonfiction, Health, Wellness, Eating, Activity, Exercise, Movement, Science, Education, American Habits

My Review:

This nonfiction book serves as a comprehensive, research-backed guide to lifestyle and eating habits that readers can adopt to lead longer and healthier lives. The writing is instructional and matter-of-fact while leaning heavily on science to make its points. There is an extensive notes and references section that takes up a third of the book’s content at the very end, with most references occurring post-2000, which is helpfully divided into sections (brain food, food truths, sweets, junk food, fiber, inflammation, etc.).

The second half of the book contains a chapter-by-chapter summary in bullet point format for those TL;DR impatient readers or those who need a recap and/or bullet-by-bullet guide for making the changes proposed in the first half of the book.

The author utilizes motivational language and a causal tone amidst the research-based sections that read like a summarized literature review. Each chapter is short and to the point, easier to digest than any lengthy article or paper on similar subject matter. Each chapter can be read as a whole in one sitting, and the information is presented in a way that’s easy to understand and digest. Each chapter ends with a summary of key points that includes additional fascinating statistics, facts, and conclusions to drive the point home. However, there is more emphasis on what to do and why the reader should make the changes, and less time on storytelling or examples.

The main emphasis of the book is on diet as the foundation for long-term wellness. Beyond food, the book frames longevity as inseparable from lifestyle. Regular physical activity is essential. Rest, quality sleep, stress management, and time spent in nature are highlighted as critical for hormonal balance, immune health, and emotional well-being. Practices such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing, social connection, laughter, optimism, and a sense of purpose round out the author’s holistic view of aging well. This is not new information for individuals who are already wellness-conscious. The book is repackaging contemporary health and wellness content in a way that’s interesting to read and reinforces the science that currently exists.

This nonfiction guide is best for readers wanting to reinforce health and wellness practices they are already adopting or for those new to the health and wellness journey. The book is especially useful for the average American, as the research and information are centered around the current and recent American diet and lifestyle.

TL;DR Star Rating: 3.50

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