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Retirement · for your wife
A retirement book for your wife, about the career she is closing
Mark the end of her working life with a book about what she built, who she built it with and the free days ahead.
Which book, and why
Twelve Reasons Why
If you would rather tell her what you admired about how she worked, these chapters are your reasons.
How long it takes
This date is yours, so count back from it. Printing and shipping, from the day you approve the book:
- United Kingdom6 days
- United States9 to 10 days
- Ireland9 to 14 days
- Germany6 to 8 days
- Australia9 to 14 days
- Canada9 to 11 days
- New Zealand6 to 8 days
- Singapore6 to 8 days
- Netherlands7 to 9 days
- Austria7 to 11 days
- Sweden8 to 13 days
- Denmark6 to 7 days
The digital edition unlocks the moment you approve it, so it never misses a date. All delivery times
Common questions
What if she is retiring early or changing career?
The book does not assume an age. Write what she did and what she is moving towards, and the last chapter follows that.
How long before the date should I order a print?
Allow the production and shipping time for her country, listed on this page, plus a few days to answer the questions.
Can I see the whole story before paying?
Yes. You read the whole text and see the cover and first chapter illustrated, free.
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