“If there is a best way to safely traverse the treacherous waters of a single midlife, none of the 28 writers who contributed to Ganahl's collection has found it. Of the five thematic sections (dating, giving up myths, personal growth, independence and children), the funniest collects dating stories, including Ellie Slott Fisher's concerns about her love life affecting her children: "A cool mom is one thing, but a red-hot mama is utterly disturbing." Wendy Merrill, whose family describes her dating history as "Wendy's catch-and-release program," dryly notes, "Whatever I have contempt for, I should set a place for it at my table, because it's either already in my life or it's coming." (In her case, alcoholism, eating disorders and being a "serial mater.") Readers… will enjoy the other warm voices of compassionate, hard-earned knowledge within.” —Publishers Weekly
