Tired Ladies Take a Stand

From the Alex Award-winning author Gretchen Anthony, a new novel following four 40-something best friends who make a pact to say No! to all the impossible expectations and mountains of busywork placed on them as women with hilarious results, perfect for fans of THE AUTHENTICITY PROJECT and FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK. During one unforgettable year in their twenties, best friends Emma, Fern, Carolina, and Andi make a pact to say “yes” to whatever life throws at them, embracing opportunities in their careers, friendships, and love lives. Inspired by all the wonderful, life-changing results from their mantra, Fern writes a bestselling memoir detailing their escapades and the magical power of saying Yes! Fast forward twenty years and life looks a lot different for these women. Fern is a full-time writer, struggling financially to send her daughter to her dream college, Carolina is a workaholic and fitness obsessed, Andi is a human rights lawyer who takes work home with her, and Emma is a stressed out divorcee in the midst of planning her daughter’s wedding. The women have all reached their bandwidth of responsibilities and Emma realizes that to reconnect to the passionate, fun, and fulfilled people they were before, they need to learn how to stop saying yes to everything others ask of them. And so begins the “Year of No.” Heartfelt, emotionally perceptive and sharply funny, Anthony’s newest novel is a testament to female friendship and explores four women’s journeys towards reclaiming their autonomy and happiness in a world that expects women to do it all.