First published 2007
Academy Award-winning actress Shirley MacLaine examines the art of growing older with wisdom and purpose. Moving into a new home triggers deep reflection as she surveys the artifacts and memories of her remarkable career and personal journey. MacLaine connects the dots between seemingly random life events, finding meaning in both extraordinary moments and everyday experiences. She questions modern medicine's limitations and explores alternative approaches to health, sharing insights about nutrition and homeopathy. Her inquiry extends beyond the physical realm to tackle fundamental questions about consciousness, life's purpose, and humanity's place in the universe. MacLaine confronts the ultimate mystery of what awaits us after death. Throughout her exploration, she maintains the wit and directness that have characterized her public persona, offering readers both entertainment and practical wisdom about navigating the later chapters of life.
Genres: self-help, autobiography, non-fiction, biography-memoir, alternative-medicine, new-age
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: memoir, personal-journey
5 pages · Audio CD · Simon & Schuster Audio