From poverty in Depression-era Illinois to dancing on rooftops in Mary Poppins. From crippling alcoholism to joyful sobriety. From television's golden age to viral videos at 98.

Dick Van Dyke's nearly century-long journey is more than a Hollywood success story—it's a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and choosing joy against impossible odds.

This definitive biography traces the boy from Danville who became America's most beloved entertainer, creating the iconic Dick Van Dyke Show, enchanting generations in Mary Poppins, and defying every expectation about aging in the public eye. Through fifteen meticulously crafted chapters, discover the man behind the pratfalls: his struggles with addiction, his marriages and family life, his political activism, and his revolutionary approach to growing old with grace and vitality.

Still dancing at 98. Still singing on street corners. Still proving that life's final act can be its most inspiring.
A story of talent, perseverance, and the extraordinary power of refusing to stop moving—in every sense of the word.