Sandwiched

What's a fortyish woman to do if…

Her free-spirited elderly mom's movingin, her previously do-gooder teenage daughter's sneaking out, her prize-winning stud bulldog can't get it on and her soon-to-be ex-husband can't get his mind off girls half his age?

A. have nervous breakdown
B. run away
C. eat massive quantities of ice cream
D. see a counselor

CiCi Dupree chooses. She doesn't have time for a breakdown, can't afford to run away and she is a counselor.

Until she fears her daughter—and even her widowed mother—are repeating her mistakes. CiCi realizes she has to do something, because after all, her family ties might be a bit frayed, but they still could bind nonetheless…

Jennifer Archer has survived maneuvering through life in seven states, raising two teenage boys and, this year, her very first hot flash—all without serious medication.