In her memoir, Marie Matisek describes how a neglected, stressed wife and mother transforms into an attractive, vivacious 50-year-old who dares to start anew. Just before her 50th birthday, after twenty mostly happy years of marriage, her husband leaves her for a younger woman. Despite her hurt feelings, the bestselling author and mother of two teenagers recognizes the great opportunity that unexpectedly presents itself: a fresh start. After two weeks of shock and mourning, she begins anew. She frees herself from old burdens, both externally and internally. From decluttering her home to emotional cleansing and even getting a short haircut, she shares her remarkable transformation from a stressed, controlled wife back to an attractive, joyful woman in her prime. Readers will cry, marvel, and laugh along with her.