In this novel writer Astrid, the single parent of bi-cultural children, moves to San Francisco. She struggles gamely with challenges-job life, early cancer, a sensitive wounded son, abuse, a rebellious teenage daughter, a younger lover. Astrid is a woman who loves hard and works hard. Throughout, she's pulled to write. She savors all she can, and the story invites you to her hardships and triumphs. Her need to face transitions will pull you in.