"Valerie Bertinelli shares an inspiring blueprint that offers women in midlife support and hope. She shares personal stories that many women will relate to from her past decade: hitting her fifties, taking care of her dying mother, the evolving relationship with her husband, a career change, her relationship with food, and the battle to believe in herself as she is"-- Provided by publisher

Includes index.

A note from me -- Learning to love the way I am -- Before you begin, a suggestion -- The clock is ticking -- Enough already -- The world's best eggs -- My Wallabees -- Nonnie's rolling pin -- Love cake -- The way Leon looks at me -- Secret ingredients -- No time like today -- A room with a view -- The twenty-one gram diet -- Bubba and Beau -- Blessings -- My mother's recipe box -- Learning how to listen -- I don't know how much longer we have -- Scrolling happy -- A new season -- The little girl needs a hug -- The house I want to die in -- Learning to love the way I am today.