Your Second Act by Patricia Heaton os an excellent book that is part inspirational, part memoir, and part self-encouragement.

I have always loved Ms. Heaton as not only an excellent actress, but also as a strong woman and role model on and off the camera. I was obviously excited that she has written a book, and I read it in hopes of finding out even more about her.

What I obtained from reading this gem is not only insights into her life, but her own hopes, dreams, memories, struggles, successes, and how she has been able to find herself and what matters to her. She let me know that it does not matter what age that this takes place. It is never too late, nor too large a hurdle to clear. I was able to not only read about her story, but also others’ stories as well as they relate to what she was trying to express to the reader.

What I came away with was a story of hope, faith, resilience, and light. An excellent book for anyone needing help in finding themselves, no matter what age.

5/5 stars

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As someone who's been struggling with what I'd describe as a quarter-life crisis (I'm 22), this book was really helpful. It brings more focus into the different meanings life brings as you age and how to get the most of it. I'd recommend it for anyone who's struggling with similar emotions, especially those going through a serious transition in life of some sort.

I have been in love with Patricia Heaton since I was 9 years old and watched her on Everybody Loves Raymond . She is just super awesome and when I seen her in The Middle when I was 20 and became a mom myself I loved her even more. She is not just a wonderful actress but a wonderful woman. I have looked up to her not only for the characters she portrays on TV but for the phenomenal person she is. Reading Your Second Act was such a great feeling I loved hearing how she grew after her kids were leaving the house and she needed to learn how to be herself not just a mom raising kids. LOVED every bit of this book especially because I have two little ones myself and cant see where I would be without them in my life! A MUST READ BOOK!