Anthony Brooks
WBUR reporter who created the series "The Third Act", focusing on people who reinvented themselves later in life.
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Dec 28, 2025 • 25min
A New Chapter, Later in Life
Anthony Brooks, a WBUR reporter and creator of the 'Third Act' series, shares inspiring stories of people reinventing themselves later in life. He reveals how a personal health scare fueled his passion for this subject. Hear about Tom Andrew, who became a deacon at 61, and Juliana Richardson, who transitioned from law to create HistoryMakers, archiving Black oral histories. Brooks discusses the challenges and financial barriers of late-life reinvention, while also highlighting the joy of pursuing passion projects, as seen with the Ace of Cups band.
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Jan 19, 2025 • 25min
Can Old Age Be a New Beginning?
Anthony Brooks, a WBUR reporter known for his series "The Third Act," explores how aging can lead to exciting new beginnings. He shares inspiring stories of individuals reinventing themselves later in life, including a doctor who becomes a Methodist deacon and a corporate lawyer who starts a nonprofit for Black oral histories. The guests highlight the transformative nature of pursuing passions amidst life's challenges and illustrate that renewal and personal growth are possible at any age.
