The Longevity Book Club:
A Conversation with Ric Edelman
December 4th, 2025

Should I go to college? Which college should I go to? When should I go? What should I study? How should I pay for college? Should I work while I’m attending?

In The Truth About College: The essential guide to help your teenagers succeed – so college doesn’t ruin their lives, #1 New York Times bestselling author, Ric Edelman, delivers an unbiased and eye-opening guide for parents who want to help their children answer their college questions and for the teenagers doing their best to make the “right” choice.

This is not an anti-college screed or a full-throated endorsement of college for everyone. It’s a deeply researched decision-making guide that carefully considers the unique characteristics, considerations, and circumstances that will influence college-related decisions. The book recognizes that college is not a subject that should be considered through an ideological lens. It shouldn’t be one characterized by snap decisions or decisions made based on what peers or parents did or didn’t do. Instead, you’ll learn all about the real-world benefits and costs of attending college today. You’ll discover the doors it unlocks, the doors it closes, the most common mistakes made by college students, and how to minimize the downsides and cost if you or your child decide to attend.

On December 4th, Ken was joined by Ric Edelman for our December Longevity Book Club, where he spoke about his new book, “The Truth About College”.