Late Bloomer: Finding My Authentic Self at Midlife [Paperback]

Melissa is a middle-aged suburban wife and mother, firmly rooted in the life she’s always wanted. Yet she longs for something more—something she can’t quite put her finger on. When she finds herself mesmerized by the sight of a woman, she asks herself for the first time:Am I gay?

This question sends Melissa on a head-spinning journey of self-discovery, one that challenges everything she thinks she knows about herself. Torn between her desire to be true to herself and her desire to protect her children, she’s consumed by fear and conflicting emotions.

Adrift in uncharted waters, Melissa finds fragments of understanding and peace in unexpected places that help her deconstruct her preconceptions about faith and identity, and she begins to construct a new framework for her life. Throughout her journey, she finds hope, love, and the courage to persevere.

There are some copies of this book with a known printing error (missing pages). If you are a consumer who received one of these books, please contact the publisher to have a replacement book sent at the publisher’s cost:info@shewritespress.comMelissa Gibersonis a writer, occupational therapist, and a proud mama bear to two children. Her writing, a recipient of numerous awards, can be found in essays published online and in print, as well as in a memoir and several anthologies. She splits her time between New Jersey and Provincetown, Massachusetts.2024 American Writing Award Winner
2023 Best Book Awards Finalist in LGBTQ+ Nonfiction

“A multilayered and complex remembrance.”
—Kirkus Reviews

"Giberson's writing is both engaging and poignant, allowing readers to connect deeply with her experiences and emotions. The book's strength lies in its relatability and its emphasis on the power of self-acceptance."
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