There's the comfort and support of excellent friends and newly forged connections with extended family, there's therapy. And there's internet dating.
This inspiring, witty and at times hilarious memoir tells the story of the road from shock and despair to an unexpected new life, of friendship, romance and racy sexproof that being suddenly single at sixty is not the end, it's an opportunity for a fabulous new beginning.
Jo Peck grew up in Healesville, Victoria. She worked in advertising for thirty-five years, co-running her own ad agency, Working Girls Advertising, for twenty of those years. She lives in Melbourne with her new partner.
'Sharp, sad and ultimately triumphant memoirA familiar sort of story, but Peck writes with great candour and wit and there are some surprise developments along the way that make this journey well worth taking.' Age
'In the world rife with ageism, Jo Peck's defiant memoir shows that turning sixty has nothing to do with turning your back on sex, love, or any other passions. The vitality, wit and sheer exuberance of this emotionally honest and compelling book is infectious; it's a nourishing work.' Lee Kofman
'Fresh and funnybest-friend material.' Hannie Rayson