I can't speak to the programming laid out in BP as I haven't bought the book yet, but as a 53-year-old I am currently on the 8th monthly cycle of Wendler's 531 program and it's working out pretty well for me. Doing the 4-day program; each lift once per week, with weight increases monthly (and one week of deload). I'm in no hurry and 120 lb increase in DL and squats in a year (given no stalling) is ok with me. Having no issues with recovery. Good luck!