100 Rules for Living to 100 by Dick Van Dyke – Audiobook Review
Title: 100 Rules for Living to 100
Author: Dick Van Dyke
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Publish Date: November 18, 2025
Excerpt:
On his 100th birthday, national treasure Dick Van Dyke brings us this autobiographical collection of life advice, stories, and reflections on how he's maintained good health and a zest for life as he enters his tenth decade.
Dick Van Dyke danced his way into our hearts with iconic roles in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Dick Van Dyke Show. Now, as he's about to turn 100 years old, Dick is still dancing, still approaching life with the twinkle in his eye that we've come to know and love.
In 100 RULES FOR LIVING TO 100, he reveals his secrets for maintaining your joie de vivre, staying physically healthy, and making the most out of the life you've been given. Through stories from his past and present-the pivotal moments from childhood to film sets to his expansive family and finding love late in life-Dick reflects on both the joyful times and the challenges that shaped him.
His indefatigable spirit and positive attitude will surely inspire readers to count the blessings in their own lives, persevere through the hard times, and appreciate the beauty and complexity of being human.
My Thoughts:
100 Rules for Living to 100 is a delightful trip down memory lane with the legendary, and lovable, Dick Van Dyke. He shares stories from his iconic career with all the humor and charm we have come to know and love. From his set backs, disappointments, and rise to fame he teaches us, through it all, how he maintains his optimistic attitude.
Narrated beautifully by his friend, Tom Bergeron, this audiobook is like a cozy, fireside chat with a beloved mentor. As someone who grew up watching Mary Poppins and the Dick Van Dyke show, hearing these behind the scenes stories was an absolute joy.
Happy 100, Mr. Van Dyke. Thank you for all the laughter, lessons and joy you've shared with the world!
Thank you to Hachette Audio | Grand Central Publishing for a digital arc of this book