At the age of eighty-three, after sixty-one years in his fulfilling profession as an academic pathologist, retirement was a bit of a bummer for Gerry Finkel.

What does a man with a sharp mind and intellect, keen wit and a desire to communicate do? He opened the door allowing us to step into The World According to Gerry.

From the unique perspective of a life filled with knowledge and many rich experiences, octogenarian Gerry Finkel shares his musings on life, art, music and books through to exploring deeper concepts of time and the self.

Gerry speaks with warmth, passion and humour in different styles ranging from philosophical questioning to poetry, fictional short stories and memoir.

Designed to provoke thought, conversation and perhaps controversy, The World According to Gerry encourages all readers to do their own thinking. To stretch, to reach and explore. It makes for fascinating reading and mindful stimulation.