Written in a vivid 1st person narrative that sweeps you along, this bold novel introduces Barbara, a 52 year old woman who has it all. So why is she sunk in the abyss of depression? As she embarks on a journey to self-awareness, sparked by her young therapist's obvious attraction to her, Barbara's world opens up like the flowers she enjoys looking after in her gardens-and she ultimately reaps a meaningful, contented life as she is sought out by young and older people alike. Caught up in a revealing, wonderfully feminine embrace, this faux memoir hits a chord with anyone who wonders if life has anything more to give once your hair needs its monthly dose of color and gravity takes its toll on your body. Barbara finds that men, younger and older, can be very attracted to an older woman. This isn't a novel just about getting older. Nor is it just about women. Its theme is the universal one of how we see ourselves and what brings us real happiness.
