"Before The Sun Sets and They Are Forgotten" is a non-fictional book where each chapter chronicles the life of an elder - things they accomplished and were proud of, mistakes they made and lessons they learned. The stories will entertain you, touch you and teach you. The people interviewed ranged in age from sixty-nine to ninety-six years old, from high school dropouts to those with doctorates, and from stay-at-home mothers to university professors. Some stories had heartbreaking elements and inspirational outcomes. The lessons in every story will get you to reflect on your life and reassess values and beliefs you hold dear.