This book was written by a person who has a full and active life as a wife, mother, grandmother, nurse, counselor and freelance writer. She has been a keen observer of many aspects of human interest. It is a collection of essays that are concerned with a wide variety of topics. The essays are insightful, informative, humorous and hopeful. This book should appeal to all those who are intrigued by all the joys and concerns that impact people’s daily lives. Her website: www. outskirtspress. com/realisticoptimist | The Realistic Optimist by Ellie Bushweller, Paperback | Indigo Chapters