Mandi was silenced from an early age by a powerful, critical mother, and spent a lifetime navigating the challenges of being female with learning difficulties. In this biography, spanning WWII, the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, Mandi emerges from socially imposed rules around the roles of wife and mother to become a determined and feisty widow who seeks to love all, give generously of her time and earned wisdom, and live life her own way. This is the story of one woman's lifelong journey to become her own self and articulate her truths without fear and encourages each of us to find our own voice and live our best life.

Jennifer Paylor is a leader, executive coach, mentor, and trainer of va-va-voom and vision. Her website is www.ginio.org.