A French-language nonfiction work examining retired people in the United States. The title indicates a national focus on later life, retirement, and the social conditions that shape the experiences of older adults. The book appears to consider how retirement is connected to income, welfare systems, health, family relationships, and public institutions. It is best understood as a sociological study of contemporary American society, with attention to how individuals and communities adapt to life after paid work. The work would be relevant to readers interested in aging, social policy, and the organization of later life in the United States.