After fifty, a person can find hidden strengths. In this warm-hearted collection, a long-married couple tries role-reversal in retirement. Four friends deal with loss of purpose. An aging playboy must confront reality. A struggling hotel becomes a communal home for seniors. A late-life marriage turns out to be a mistake. Whether emerging from grief, standing up to adult children, or taking a chance on love again, these characters will take you along on their journey to happiness and empowerment in the second half.