“Sometimes, life glitches so that you can rewrite the code” — S.A. Grant

Midlife has a habit of forcing change. Whether we’re in a career or marriage cul-de-sac, caring for aging parents or coping with empty-nest syndrome, we find ourselves re-evaluating our lives as never before. So what does it take to spark meaningful change?

Unexpected Gifts is an anthology of sixteen short stories and essays, from a social worker, a psychologist, a widow, a lawyer, a “single mom by choice”, and a father honoring the loss of his son. By experiencing change through the eyes of others, we challenge our own choices and begin to lean into new possibilities.