description: This cheeky narrative, said to be written in the style of Judith Viorst but with more bite, sets down a woman's personal quest to find her true self. In a humorous, often self-deprecating tone, she recounts her 30-year journey, starting with the first "ah hah" moment when she realizes she doesn't like who she's become—a 42-year-old housewife who always does what she is told. Completely uncertain about how to proceed, she slowly sets forth to craft a new life and in the process moves from "protective custody" to full-fledged independence. Along the way, her writing is her salvation, and her solace. No matter what is happening around her, the words keep flowing. Among the thoughts she shares are that she'd really like to "chuck the whole frigging thing," that "not all the pits are at the races," and how, after five kids and two husbands, she is inclined to "do no wash." In the process, she encourages women to find the courage to spread their wings and seek changes in their own lives. Although her narrative focuses on one woman's journey, its universal themes will strike a chord within many. A series of hilarious illustrations that accompany the text enhance her observations.
language: English
title: Notes from a Chameleon: Sort of a Memoir
titlecomplete: Notes from a Chameleon: Sort of a Memoir
ratings_count: 4
publisher: Atriad Press