“Roy Rowan is not exactly like you and me: he fought in one war and covered three others, palled around with Presidents, ran the New York Marathon, and survived three cancers. But out of all these adventures and crises, he has written a book that is marvelously beneficial to every one of us on the far side of middle age. ‘Do not go gentle,’ he insists, ‘but live with the three E’s: Enthusiasm, Exertion, and Energy.’ If you do, Scouts Honor, you’ll move up the alphabet to wonder years of Pride, Productivity, and Passion.”  
-Richard B. Stolley, Founding Editor of People Magazine and Senior Editorial Adviser, Time Inc.

”There’s enough adventure in this book to keep your heart pounding deep into your senior years. As an accomplished field reporter and journalist, Roy Rowan has seen the front lines of combat, talked with dictators and lived (temporarily) as a vagabond to report on our homeless problem. And this book captures all of his energy, spirit curiosity and wisdom. It’s packed with vivid stories, wonderful quotes and wise comments to show how growing old can be just as exciting and fulfilling as any other part of living. I hope I’m like Roy Rowan when I’m 90. He rocks. And we can too. It’s a wonderful read.”
-Helen Fisher, Anthropologist, Rutgers University, Author of Why Him? Why Her?

"You can’t be too old---or to young---not to enjoy Never Too Late. Roy Rowan’s advice to us Pre-Boomers isn’t just uplifting. Even better: it’s downright practical.”
-Frank Deford, Author of Bliss, Remembered

"Roy Rowan, a master reporter, has brilliantly covered the biggest story of his career, which is life---not just his own, which has been packed with adventure and achievement, but the art and craft of living. Never Too Late is fun and funny, wise and inspirational, and useful to readers of all ages.”
-Strobe Talbott, President, The Brookings Institution 

"This adventure and wisdom-packed book is a boon to seniors who will no longer need to apologize for the space they take up on the planet. It will also help the young to prepare for geezerhood."
-Albert Rosenfeld, Author of Prolongevity II

"Want to learn how to age gracefully and have a great retirement? Then this is NOT the book for you! Roy Rowan, a great journalist, offers instead delightful tales and lessons about having a feisty and active old age. It’s both a charming memoir and a fountain of insight for anyone who plans to live until at least 100.”
-Walter Isaacson, President of the Aspen Institute, Author of biographies of Albert Einstein and Ben Franklin

First Dogs
American Presidents and Their Best Friends

Throwing Bullets:

Chasing the Dragon:

The Lyons Press, 2004

Solomon Starbucks Striper:

Surfcaster's Quest
Seeking Stripers, Blues, and Solitude at the Edge of the Surging Sea

From Mao to Now, A Reporter's Fifty-Year Pursuit of:

The Intuitive Manager

The Four Days of Mayaguez