Four successful women share their hardships and their strength: "An object lesson in the power of friendship—and the power of perseverance." —Arianna Huffington, author of On Becoming FearlessFor over a decade, four women came together for weekly "kitchen table coaching" sessions designed to support each other through life's ups and downs. They experienced marriage and motherhood, divorce and widowhood. They'd had their hearts broken by a failed adoption or...

Life can change in a moment. Yanehiro’s perfect life suddenly turned upside down. Faced with the death of her husband, loss of her ideal job, and financial ruin, she found strength and support through turbulent times from a circle of friends. Be inspired by her vibrancy, delight, and her loving invitation to recognize your own strength in keeping your dreams alive.

A revised, updated, and expanded edition of the best-selling self-help book that encourages women to overcome adversity, embrace change, and discover their power.This Is Not the Life I Ordered is the culmination of weekly "kitchen table coaching" sessions that took place for more than a decade and were designed to support four extraordinary women through life's ups and downs. These women realized that their support of one another could help other women str...