I read the book before I bought my home and found it entertaining but definitely mostly fiction. The author can try to lecture the reader about the benefits of living in a community without age restrictions, but will probably jump at the chance to live the lifestyle when he reaches our age. It's easy to sit back and pass judgment on something you can't have and then make it sound like you speak from a higher authority. As far as the STD's subject, that shouldn't bother anybody. While I don't advocate them, maybe we're lucky to be in a community that's still vibrant and active enough to still get them!