Ellen Gardner uses humor and tenderness, intermixed with everyday life situations, to illustrate the struggles of a middle-aged woman, who believes the best years of her life have already been lived. Twice divorced, Shae Evans Robinson has lived her life taking care of those she loves, neglecting her own personal happiness and health in the process. When her weight and related issues spiral out of control, she makes the decision to become healthy again. She embarks on a journey that not only brings to light her natural beauty, but also leads her to rediscover her love for music and reopen the windows of her past.