It is true to say that they don't make entertainers like they used to and I my humble opinion Dick Van Dyke was and still is one of the greatest entertainers ever. His memorable performances on screen have won him fans across the decades so I was excited to read his book Keep Moving.

Keep Moving is quite possibly the most inspiring and upbeat memoir that I have ever read. Dick Van Dyke puts his longevity down to his ability to see the positive in everything. He speaks with candor about his relationships - his latest which is frowned upon by some due to the age difference - and how the women in his life shaped who he is today. He talks about making movies and television but does so with humble grace. He also talks lovingly about family and friends. Overall, Keep Moving has been an absolute joy to read.

Keep Moving by Dick Van Dyke is available now.

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In this short, yet enjoyable book Dick Van Dyke outlines his ideas on aging. Van Dyke is as witty and charming in his writing as his characters always were on film and television. This is not so much a memoir as it is a collection of thoughts about the subject of aging. He uses his own life to illuminate these thoughts. This is an enjoyable book and is highly recommended for that person in your life who is getting old. Perhaps this book will encourage them to be young again.

Keep Moving: And Other Tips and Truths About Aging is a rambling discussion of life, specifically the life of actor Dick Van Dyke, reflecting on the aging process as an eighty nine year old man. With some trips down memory lane including quotes, poetry, and an interview with his "older friend" Carl Reiner, the author shares his viewpoints on religion, politics, and show business with some heavy duty name dropping where appropriate. His philosophy to "Keep Moving" and enjoy everything life has to offer reflects his positive attitude despite the various hardships he has faced. Upbeat even when discussing the death of his first wife and then that of his long time partner, he has found happiness with his third relationship and subsequent marriage to a much younger woman. Little tidbits about his various acting experiences, such as Bert in Mary Poppins, Rob in the Dick Van Dyke Show, and Caractacus Pott in Chitty, Chitty, Bang Bang as well as his role as an elderly doctor/detective in the television series Diagnosis Murder, are interspersed throughout the narrative. Most importantly, Van Dyke's lovable, charming personality shines through the telling, making the reader feel like an old friend sharing secrets.

While I was given an ARC from Netgalley (in exchange for an honest review), I also picked up the audiotape narrated by the author. I was disappointed that Dick Van Dyke at this point in his life has a speech impediment which at times made him difficult to understand, even though he made a great effort to clearly enunciate his words. I wanted the Dick Van Dyke of days of yore, although I did get used to his current voice and enjoyed his reading talents (minus the diction issues). The advanced reader's copy was truly a rough draft, ignoring capitalization and punctuation, although I'm sure the final copy was "cleaned up".

A short book, almost a novella, perfect for fans of this remarkable man, but nothing too exciting or dramatic. Don't expect any life changing advice. Three stars.

This review also appears on my blog, Gotta Read.