The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted: And Other Small Acts of Liberation  by Elizabeth Berg

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Every now and then, right in the middle of an ordinary day, a woman rebels, kicks up her heels, and commits a small act of liberation.
What would you do, if you were going to break out and away? Go AWOL from Weight Watchers and spend an entire day eating every single thing you want–and then some? Start a dating service for people over fifty to reclaim the razzle-dazzle in your life–or your marriage? Seek comfort in the face of aging, look for love in the midst of loss, find friendship in the most surprising of places?
Imagine that the people in these wonderful stories–who do all of these things and more–are asking What would you do, if nobody was looking? (Goodreads)

 

This short story collection by Berg is like comfort food for the female spirit. It offers an authentic, often humorous look at what women think and do when they’re being completely honest. I relate to many of the characters and their small acts of rebellion; it seems like Berg has been listening in on my private thoughts and jotting down the best parts.
Redacted Reader, Library staff

 

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