Presents an anthology of real-life stories from women writers who celebrate and meditate upon their acts of defiance. Suitable for readers who are tired of paying their bills dutifully, driving safely, eating organically and other forms of mindfulness, this book is about secret-telling, and soul-baring for the prodigal daughter in all of us.

Here is a riveting anthology of real-life stories from women writers who celebrate and meditate upon their acts of defiance.The art of the well-placed expletive. An illicit pas de deux. Royally screwing over an ex. An intoxicating blackout. Stealing a badge-and wearing it proudly. Each tale is indelibly unique, united in the thrill (and spill) of the confessional. For some, the story begins way back. Susan Cheever: banned from the playground at three years old. Erica Jong's "dirty" secret: she was a good girl merely impersonating a bad girl. As for Ann Hood: the meaningless lie is transformational.For readers tired of paying their bills dutifully, driving safely, eating organically and other forms of mindfulness, this is a not-to-be-missed secret-telling, soul-baring fest for the prodigal daughter in all of us.