This fictionalized memoir at 31,985 words draws the reader in with Anna's letters to "The Answer Lady." Sadly, the advice she receives doesn't keep pace with all that life has in store for Anna. Alone, she perseveres. In time, we see her change from confused widow to a woman unafraid of adversity. Arlene Seiden Leshtz, the author, is primarily a playwright and this is her debut book. In 1981 she was hired by Ann Landers to help her answer her readers' letters. A traditional wife and mother, Arlene Seiden Leshtz learned over time to fight for her life and to rise up. S.A.S.E. begins with a dialog, interrupted only by laughs, as we identify with the trials of Anna. For example, in a chapter titled: "I'm Missing My Tonsils, My Appendix, One Kidney, Two Breasts, And One Earring Which I've Been Looking For Since Last Week," Anna was aiming to find a compassionate soul mate, with fewer problems than her own. S.A.S.E. is a roller coaster ride through the second half of Anna's life, written with integrity and humor. There are many lessons for readers to learn from her experiences.