TY - BOOK AU - Heaton, Patricia TI - Your second act: : inspiring stories of reinvention SN - 9781982141608 PY - 2020/// CY - New York PB - Simon & Schuster KW - Self-actualization (Psychology) in middle age KW - Middle-aged women KW - Conduct of life N1 - Introduction -- In the beginning : my first act -- Life after bread, booze, and burrata : my second act -- Life is what you bake it : the second act story of Liz Smothers -- Nursing the dream : the second act story of Lisa Johnson -- It ain't over 'til the lineman sings : the second act story of Ta'u Pupu'a -- Serving up what life dished out : the second act story of Larry and Sara Bruce -- The visual effects of an autism mom : the second act story of Yudi Bennett -- A doctor listens to his own heart : the second act story of Paul Osteen, MD -- A whole new vertical : the second act story of Sarah Foley -- A second act baked from a second chance : the second act story of Dave Dahl -- From home security to relationship security : the second act story of Jim and Elizabeth Carroll -- Laughing last, laughing loudest : the second act story of Dani Klein Modisett -- From carpet sales to the red carpet : the second act story of Mike Monteleone -- Writing the story she didn't choose to live : the second act story of Miriam Feldman -- Giving children a voice : the second act story of Rachel Arazashvili -- Golfing fore a purpose : the second act story of Betsy King -- Framing up your second act -- Growth in the second act N2 - "Patricia Heaton knows what it's like to stage a second act and navigate pivotal transitions in life. When Heaton's children left the nest, she found herself in a new and unfamiliar stage of life, compelling her to evaluate which direction to take next. She discovered she had the time to pursue passions that were previously placed on hold, both personally and professionally. She made her move and took a step forward in her career and for the first time, Heaton is not only the star of her own show, but also the executive producer. She also now finds her greatest fulfillment in using her influence to support humanitarian efforts as a Celebrity Ambassador for World Vision, the world's largest non-governmental organization. She and her husband support their work in poverty relief around the globe, something that was planted in her heart long ago. Through her own experience, Heaton became curious about other people's stories of second-act transitions and ways to offer support in the process. In her new book, Your Second Act, she shares wisdom from her own personal journey as well as insight from stories of numerous people across the country. From work to health, to love and more, the results are heartwarming, inspiring, and surprisingly relatable! Filled with light-hearted anecdotes and pragmatic steps to help you discover your own path, Your Second Act shows us that midlife doesn't have to be about crisis when you focus on the opportunity." ER -