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A New Chapter, Later in Life
24 minutes Posted Dec 28, 2025 at 8:00 am.
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At the end of every year, many of us resolve to make small changes in our lives. But what would it take to make a radical change–and can it still be done if you’ve reached retirement age? Today on The Sunday Story, WBUR reporter Anthony Brooks shares stories about people he’s met who’ve done just that. 


To hear more of Anthony’s reporting on people who reinvented themselves late in life, check out his series "The Third Act."


This interview originally aired on January 19, 2025.

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