Chicago readers will especially love this poignant, yet fun story of a gal who's rather lost her way when life has taken painful and unexpected turns. Out-of-towners will enjoy the description of Chicago neighborhoods and hangouts equally well, like a little travelogue (with intriguing plot). Caldwell's a humorous writer, so it's a good thing I was reading alone because I snorted aloud a few times at some of her unexpectedly funny lines.I enjoyed the turn in the final two chapters where I truly connected with the story's protagonist, and felt substantiated in some of my own recent life choices. Pick up this book for an entertaining read, but you'll also gain encouragement and hope for turning your own painful life experiences into great new beginnings--creating your own clean slate.