Where in the World Am I?

Caplan's book Where in the World am I? is both an inspiration and an adventure. She tells her story is so well that it is hard to believe this is her first publication. Her style flows very naturally, and I loved her candid portrayal of the changes she experienced as she went from being a sad widow, to a successful real estate salesperson, and finally to a world traveler! Her positive attitude and tolerance were refreshing and, no doubt, key to her being able to live this incredible story. Rae Caplan's story inspires anyone who thinks life is basically over after the loss of a spouse in late life. She shows how much life offers if only one is willing to take the steps she outlines in her story. Her approach to a new life takes on a cautious venture into the single world, with glimpses of her moments of fantasy and the flirtations adding spice to thestory. Her honesty encourages others in like circumstances and will inspire them to risk venturing out on their own. Where in the World am I? is full of adventure and more bravery than most people would think possible of a woman in her later years. Her courage sustains Caplan through her sudden loss, through a career developed after she turned 60, and on a year-long adventure sailing through the South Pacific on various sailboats and touring New Zealand and Indonesia on her own, under not always ideal circumstances. What a woman - what a story!