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In Living Young Dying Old, John A. Brink invites you on a transformative journey into the heart of modern biomedicine. As we stand on the brink of revolutionary health and wellness discoveries, one truth becomes clear: the key to a vibrant, youthful life doesn't reside in mythical complexities but in the harmonious interplay between our genetics, environment, and daily decisions. Dive deep into the intricate dance of our molecular biology and uncover the profound impact of our everyday choices.

At 57 years of age, John Brink, a successful entrepreneur, found himself in a local bookstore. As he casually wandered through the aisles, his eye was drawn to a particular title: Driven to Distraction, by Edward M. Hallowell and John Ratey. Reading the opening paragraph, John felt an uncommon connection to the material. The authors weren’t just talking to him; they were talking about him. In that moment, John was hit by a thunderclap revelation that upended his entire world. For the first time in his life, he realized who he really was.

Three siblings from the Philippines wrote down what they remembered about being imprisoned by the Japanese during World War II. Pamela J. Brink, Robert A. Brink, and John W. Brink all survived the ordeal, but only one of them—Pamela—is still alive today. She shares their experiences in this memoir that recounts the horrors of war as seen through the eyes of children. At age 13, John W. was the oldest when they were captured, and his account is likely the most accurate of all three. Robert and Pamela's versions are different as they saw everything through younger, more fearful eyes.

In 1965, John Brink left the Netherlands for Canada equipped with only a single suitcase and $25.47 in cash. He had no connections, he didn’t speak the language, and he’d never finished elementary school, yet he was convinced he could make his dream to build his own sawmill come true. With a tenacity bordering on obsession, John achieved his dreams...and then some. In this lively autobiography, John distills a half-century’s hard work to share 10 simple takeaways.

John A. Brink is a self-made entrepreneur, best-selling author, ADHD advocate and the oldest competitive bodybuilder in North America who seeks out experts from all walks of life to learn and share their stories.

En podcast om at blive far, set ud fra to fædres perspektiv. Hvor vi, John & Marcus, hver anden uge vil snakke om et emne, ud fra fædernes synsvinkel. Denne podcast er forhåbenlig det, som vi selv savnede, da vi skulle til at være forældrer og stod og tænkte: Hva nu?

John has been driven and guided by passion all his life, from the difficult early years in his native Holland to his emigration, at age 25, to Prince George, British Columbia, with no grasp of English and only $25.47 to his name. This is a man who embodies passion in everything he does, from running his many businesses and advising the government of British Columbia on forestry policy to pursuing his outside interests—competitive body building, dressage riding, and philanthropy, to name a few.