Living Proof That It's Never
Too Late to Start Again

She failed Romance 101.
She flunked Sex.
She barely passed Motherhood.

OPPRESSED BY A BAD MARRIAGE, the former art director of the Marshall Plan stumbled through decades of psychotherapy looking for herself.

Like so many women, she longed for a creative outlet and a sense of accomplishment beyond her home and family.

Finally, at age 73, she discovered the key.

Sally—The Older Woman's Illustrated Guide to Self-Improvement by Judy Laddon tells the tragicomic saga of artist Sally Pierone.

This is the story of one lovable, flawed,
real-life character who captured her hard-won
life lessons with her paintbrush.

JUDY LADDON traces Sally Pierone's life journey from a sparkling young woman to a repressed, unhappy wife and mother--and finally, to a surprising triumph as an artist and self-taught therapist.

The tale begins when Sally and her best friend set sail from America in 1950, ready for adventure in Rome, Florence and Paris. Determined to experience European life to the fullest, they mingled with bawdy bohemians, artists, writers, eccentric ex pats, Teddy Roosevelt's granddaughter (Theodora Roosevelt) and a beautiful Swiss spy.

Unfortunately, Sally's Parisian lark ended three years later when her parents summoned her back to Spokane. Once home, she spent years struggling to break free from her possessive parents and cold, controlling husband.

With empathy and humor, Laddon vividly captures Sally's larger-than-life personality and zest for living. Many of Sally's delightful full-color illustrations are also featured.

Reading this book is like having lunch with a fascinating new friend. Filled with wonderful stories and her remarkable art, Sally offers a portrait of a complicated woman you'll fall in love with.

Contact: Judy Laddon, (509) 747-8776, or by email.

Hardcover, 256 pages, 49 color illustrations, 59 photos.
Available through AtlasBooks and Baker & Taylor
High-resolution scans of art available to media
ISBN: 978-1-934738-59-7

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