She Changed My Life

During a high–stakes interview, Ann and Maisie forge the beginnings of a lasting friendship. Their generational differences provide a glimpse into the questionable assumptions each makes about herself and others. Ann knows everything about being a closeted gay woman. Maisie is conflicted about her future as a Mormon wife and mother.

Working with Ann and becoming friends with her partner present a mirror for Maisie to examine her own sexual expectations, religious upbringing, and established beliefs about marriage and motherhood. Awakening to her need for change, she comes to realize that she is sexually attracted to Ann and then to a coworker, Liz. She experiments with homosexuality and finds a home there.

In the spirit of new beginnings, she dabbles in a political career and discovers that she is a natural. Ann is startled by Maisie's speed in making changes, especially since she secretly wants to do so herself. As Maisie moves upward in politics, she asks Ann to be her primary advisor but only if Ann will come out of the closet.

How the two resolve their questions and concerns about living their lives openly is at the heart of this book about transitions, transformations, and pivotal experiences.

pivotable experiences.

-- Linda Dixon